Previews

SMI New Music Preview: Susan Galbraith’s ‘Some Freedom’
By Greg Roth on March 16, 2016
Susan Galbraith is a Seattle based singer/songwriter who incorporates a lot of popular musical genres into her own musical portfolio to create sophisticated blend of...
The BGP Returns to The Triple Door This Wednesday
By Greg Roth on March 15, 2016
We are less than three months into 2016 and The BGP has already kicked into high gear. The BGP played their first show of the...
Show Preview: Gogol Bordello to Perform ‘Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike’ in Full
By Kriston McConnell on March 11, 2016
The New York-based gypsy punk outfit Gogol Bordello have been in the music scene for nearly 20 years, and in their time together they’ve released...
Folk groups assemble for SAME benefit
By Christine Mitchell on March 1, 2016
Folk outfits from across the PNW are set to converge on Conor Byrne Pub this Saturday. Their performances will raise funds that will directly support...
New Blood: SunSets West To Play Anchor Pub Saturday
By Christine Mitchell on February 18, 2016
When new band SunSets West takes the stage at The Anchor Pub this Saturday, you may recognize some familiar faces. Half of SunSets West is...
Nu Era gives us ‘Armadilla Lexus’
By Carradin Michel on February 16, 2016
http://nueramusic.bandcamp.com/album/armadilla-lexus Seattle-based crew Nu Era descends upon 2016 with their latest full length, Armadilla Lexus, a slight departure sonically from their previous projects, which...
Capitol Hill Block Party Announces 2016 Lineup
By Christine Mitchell on February 16, 2016
For Capitol Hill Block Party, 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of what started out as a one day festival with one stage. CHBP has expanded...
HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ shows magical and murky sides of music biz
By Christine Mitchell on February 11, 2016
There is a scene in the premiere episode of HBO’s new series, Vinyl, where a building is physically ripped apart by music, and at first...
KEXP Presents: Little Big Show With Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Concert Preview
By Kriston McConnell on January 27, 2016
KEXP’s Little Big Show is a series of concerts which set out to raise charity funds for selected organizations through ticket sales. Each concert benefits a different...
Timbrrr! Tips From a Former Local
By Isaac Kaplan-Woolner on January 27, 2016
So, you’ve already got your tickets, or maybe you are still on the fence about driving over the pass to snowy Leavenworth for a weekend...
Billy Joel to Play Safeco Field May 20
By Christine Mitchell on January 27, 2016
It was announced at a press conference held at Safeco Field this morning that the legendary Piano Man, Billy Joel, will play a concert at...
LP Review: DBUK – Songs One Through Eight
By Christine Mitchell on January 20, 2016
DBUK’s first album, Songs One Through Eight, is a collection of recordings that stretch from 2006 to 2014 and were released late last year. During...