Artist Spotlight

SMI Artist Spotlight: Jessica Lynne (Photo Slideshow)
By George Bentley on December 11, 2012
Danish-born country singer Jessica Lynne brings unexpected purity to her music. Having lived and performed in the Pacific Northwest for the last two years, she’s...
SMI Radio Ep. 76 On Demand: Chaos Chaos and some holiday rock music
By Greg Roth on December 6, 2012
Last week on SMI Radio, we featured a fun conversation and music from Daydream Vacation with David Einmo (Head Like A Kite) and Asy Saavedra. Asy spoke...
SMI Artist Spotlight: SweetKiss Momma (Photo Slideshow & Video)
By Bill Bungard on December 4, 2012
Earlier this year, SweetKiss Momma submitted their song Strange Fire for consideration in a songwriting contest being held by John Carter Cash (son of the...
SMI Radio Ep. 75 On Demand: Daydream Vacation and Seven Dials (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on November 27, 2012
Electronic pop duo Daydream Vacation creates infectious beats and textures – courtesy of singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and producer Dave Einmo (Head Like a Kite) and drummer Nat Damm (Akimbo and Sandrider)....
SMI Radio Ep. 74 On Demand: Brent Amaker and Lukas Nelson (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 14, 2012
In this week’s episode of SMI Radio, once again we take you inside the famous Hurricane Cafe (see photos below) for an interesting and insightful conversation...
SMI Radio Ep. 73 On Demand: Kris Orlowski and City Faire (Photos)
By Greg Roth on November 8, 2012
On this week’s episode of SMI Radio, we take you to the famous Hurricane Cafe for a sit-down with the brilliant singer / songwriter Kris Orlowski. Kris talks...
SMI Radio Ep. 72 On Demand: Mycle Wastman & Matt Brown (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on November 1, 2012
Mycle Wastman may not have gotten past the knockout round on NBC’s The Voice this week, but he won the hearts of fans across the country....
Elina Duni Quartet’s ECM Debut Signals first U.S. Tour
By Greg Roth on October 31, 2012
by Jonathan Sindelman One of the brightest highlights from this year’s Earshot Jazz Festival also marks an historic occasion for Albanian vocalist Elina Duni, who...
SMI Radio Xtra: Sounders FC’s Steve Zakuani stages music benefit
By Greg Roth on October 30, 2012
Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Steve Zakuani came to the expansion club in 2009 as the number 1 draft pick. The Londoner quickly became a fan...
SMI Radio Ep. 71 On Demand: Torches and Jason Friendt of RockStar Motel
By Greg Roth on October 25, 2012
Torches was just in town a couple weeks ago to play the RockStar Motel showcase at Chop Suey. A few days later, they jumped on...
SMI Radio Ep. 70 On Demand: Guy Keltner (Fox and The Law) & Ryan Granger (The Grizzled Mighty)
By Greg Roth on October 17, 2012
On the strength of their full length album, Scarlett Fever, and high octane live shows, Fox and the Law is tearing it up with their brand of foot-stompin’,...
Bananarama take Seattle fans back to the 80’s (Podcast & Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on October 16, 2012
In terms of chart hits, Bananarama is the most successful female singing group in UK pop history. The group is best known for the chart-topping...