Reviews

SMI Artists Spotlight: Shane Alexander at El Corazon (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 22, 2013
Smooth vocals, beautiful lyrics with a background of pleasantly mastered instruments…That’s what you’ll find in the latest release by Shane Alexander, Ladera. His previous releases...
SMI Radio Xtra: Jazz Saxman Chris Potter (Audio Interview)
By Greg Roth on February 21, 2013
by Jonathan Sindelman Chris Potter is among the busiest of jazz musicians working today, though one might be hard-pressed to find any comparable subject when...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Jack DeJohnette…celebrating 70 years as jazz’s moving target
By Greg Roth on February 19, 2013
by Jonathan Sindelman In celebration of his 70th birthday, legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette will return to Seattle for what could otherwise be slated as the “Lifetime Achievement Tour.”...
SMI Radio Ep. 83 On Demand: Ivan & Alyosha (Photos)
By Greg Roth on February 14, 2013
Ivan & Alyosha is not a duo. They’re a four-man band who borrow their name from a pair of characters from Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov. The unconventional...
Marilyn Manson takes a cheap snot at Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 13, 2013
photos by Mat Hayward Like a Manson show, this write-up and photo slideshow is not for the faint of heart or stomach, so consider yourself warned....
Ben Folds Five at Showbox @ The Market: A look back in photos…
By Jason Tang on February 9, 2013
SMI Contributor Jason Tang shares his brilliant photos and highlights from the Ben Folds Five show, which took place Monday, 2/4/13 Piano man and singer...
Sasquatch! 2013 sells out in record time (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 9, 2013
photos by Mat Hayward Music fans hoping to attend Sasquatch! 2013 may be out of luck. Earlier today, promoters announced that the event sold out in...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Tumbleweed Wanderers roll into Nectar Lounge (Audio Interview and Photos)
By Dan Rogers on February 7, 2013
This Oakland quartet was born four decades late, but it’s never too late for well-crafted music produced with low-tech analog gear. In a parallel universe, in...
SMI Radio Ep. 82 On Demand: Campfire Ok & Kristen Ward (Photos)
By Greg Roth on February 6, 2013
This week’s episode of SMI Radio features two brilliant artists, who each have very powerful and organic sounds, coupled with very strong production and songwriting: Campfire Ok and...
Ellie Goulding captivates Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Mocha Charlie on February 6, 2013
Many international vocalists lose their accent when they sing. Perhaps that’s why I find Ellie Goulding’s voice so alluring, captivating, and enchanting – because she doesn’t lose...
Live Review: Kristen Ward and band bring big sound to Triple Door (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 5, 2013
The last time Kristen Ward was in town was back in October, to celebrate the release of her most recent record, Last Night On Division. That...
Sasquatch! 2013 lineup announced in Seattle (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on February 4, 2013
photos by Mat Hayward / Courtesy of 107.7 The End It looks like we’re in for another phenomenal event at Sasquatch! 2013 at the Gorge Amphitheatre. The Northwest...