Artist Spotlight

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival: Band Q&A
By Christine Mitchell on May 19, 2016
Fisherman’s Village Music Festival begins this Friday, so it’s time to (re)acquaint yourself with a few of the artists performing over the weekend. We undertook...
Cafe Nordo – one the hottest tickets in town. (part 1)
By Carradin Michel on May 15, 2016
If it’s one thing the crowds at a Cafe Nordo production can expect it’s sore sides from laughter. Their latest production, To Savor Tomorrow, is a hysterical romp:...
Fox and the Law Tags Out; Acid Tongue Keeps On
By Christine Mitchell on March 14, 2016
Fox and the Law ended their band in the best way possible: rocking out explosively amidst showers of beer at Chop Suey. The quartet’s final...
SMI Radio XTRA: Adrian Belew talks about working with David Bowie
By Greg Roth on January 11, 2016
Adrian Belew played on Bowie's "Heroes" tour in 1978 (supporting the Bowie album of the same name. Bowie recorded for the double live album Stage,...
SMI Radio: The BGP Live in Studio (Videos)
By Greg Roth on January 6, 2016
The BGP is a Northwest outfit that doesn't sound like they are from The Northwest. This group of friends and accomplished musicians play a very...
All in the family with My Brothers and I (Video Interview & Photos)
By Greg Roth on December 15, 2015
Those of you who have attended Seattle Living Room Shows, or Seattle Secret Shows know that Carrie and Kristen Watt curate some of the best...
INSIDE OUT: Jammin’ Challenge winner brings judges to their feet!
By Robin Fairbanks on December 13, 2015
INSIDE OUT is a look from within the Music Industry. (Editorial note: this editorial opinion piece reflects the views of the author alone) Part 1...
The Banner Days take us to Church (Video Interview & Photos)
By Greg Roth on December 3, 2015
Loomis edgy and soulful vocal styling along with Whitney's beautiful tones and feel create an incredible sound that is divinely inspired. So it was only...
INSIDE OUT: The Art of Being a Good Audience
By Robin Fairbanks on November 23, 2015
INSIDE OUT is a look from within the Music Industry. {Editorial note: this editorial opinion piece reflects the views of the author alone} When you...
Johnnyswim in Seattle (Photos and Audio Interview)
By Greg Roth on November 17, 2015
Prior to the Seattle show at the Neptune, I had the opportunity to sit down prior to the show to talk with Sudano and Ramirez...
SMI Radio Episode 114 On Demand: Lemolo
By Greg Roth on November 3, 2015
For our very first SMI Radio Episode of the fall season, we welcome Lemolo into Critical Sun Studio for talk about Red Right Return and...
The Hot Seat with Alex and Juli of Valadares
By Christine Mitchell on October 21, 2015
Juli Roman and Alex Dorova of Valadares have just finished a tour and are working on new music. Their music has touched the lives of...