New Music

New Music Preview: Marcy Playground Release B-side and Rarities LP
By Greg Roth on July 25, 2012
By Timmy Held Enjoying Extras/B-side/Rarities albums as much, or even more, than a band’s studio efforts is a phenomenon that I have yet to understand....
Fitz and The Tantrums reward fans with another musical gift (Free Download)
By Greg Roth on June 26, 2012
Not only are they be one of the hardest working bands in showbiz, they are perhaps one of the most fan-friendly as well. Via the...
New Music Preview: Daydream Vacation – ‘Dare Seize The Fire’ (Video)
By Greg Roth on June 22, 2012
By Timmy Held Daydream Vacation is somewhat of a Seattle supergroup. Consisting of singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and producer Dave Einmo (Head Like a Kite), vocalist...
New Fitz and The Tantrums LP to drop in October
By Greg Roth on June 4, 2012
It has been a little over eighteen months since Fitz and The Tantrums released their first critically acclaimed and catchy LP, “Pickin’ Up The Pieces.”...
New Music Review: “What You Hope For” – Midnight Salvage Company
By Greg Roth on May 3, 2012
by Darrell Fortune / NWCZ Radio Midnight Salvage Company is one the classic bands that adds flavor, depth, and variety to the South Sound musical landscape....
Vicci Martinez drops new tracks on iTunes
By Greg Roth on April 30, 2012
Tacoma’s own Vicci Martinez‘s long-awaited new EP has finally dropped on iTunes. She will be performing her new single, “Come Along” with her “coach” and collaborator,...
New Music Review: Of Monsters and Men “My Head is an Animal”
By Dusty Henry on April 18, 2012
Don’t believe whatcha heard. Of Monsters and Men are a pop band. Labeling them as the latest, new fun folk band may be convenient –...
Nothing Fake about ‘Fake it Or Leave it’ NW music compilation
By Greg Roth on April 7, 2012
SMI featured contributor Timmy Held from Tyrannosaurus Grace is not only a talented writer and musician, he’s something of a local record mogul. Well… mogul may be the...
Video of The Week: “NWO” and “You Go Running” By Deep Sea Diver (From: Sound on The Sound)
By Greg Roth on March 23, 2012
Sound on The Sound is one of my favorite music blogs. Aside from the fact that they have their finger on the pulse of what’s...
Exclusive live Queensryche track with Synergia Northwest Orchestra
By Greg Roth on March 18, 2012
Synergia Northwest presents Music Matters “Live” is coming Saturday, May 12th, to The Paramount Northwest. SMI is a proud supporter of this event, because not...
Video of the week: “Day Dreaming” by JC Flow with Jennifer Newberry & Ben Hunter
By Greg Roth on March 14, 2012
This one has been out for a few weeks – but after viewing this wonderfully shot and produced piece again, we felt it deserved a...
New Bruuuuuuce… Check out some of the new tracks right here
By Greg Roth on March 5, 2012
Bruce Springsteen is back with a brand new release, “Wrecking Ball” recorded with the late and great “BIG MAN” Clarence Clemons. “The Boss” will kick off...