Artist Spotlight

SMI Radio Xtra audio interview: Solveig & Stevie (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on June 23, 2013
It was two years in the making but finally Solveig (Whittle) and Stevie (Ademak) wrapped up production of the finely crafted and produced Superwoman. Stevie is a brilliant...
SMI Celebrates 2 year partnership with NWCZ Radio on 5/17
By Greg Roth on May 16, 2013
Over 3 years ago seattlemusicinsider.com was launched. Originally the site was set up as a central location for my content and social media links. SMI...
SMI Radio Ep. 91 On Demand: Carrie and Kristen Watt (Seattle Living Room Shows 5 Year Anniversary Special)
By Greg Roth on April 23, 2013
Kristen and Carrie Watt have real love for well-crafted music and artists who touch the heart and soul. It is out of that passion that they...
SMI Radio Ep. 90 On Demand: Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (Fitz and The Tantrums) (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on April 10, 2013
On a rainy November night in 2010, a then little known Los Angeles outfit with a catchy name (Fitz and The Tantrums) strolled into town...
SMI Radio Ep. 89 On Demand: Ritzy Bryan (The Joy Formidable), Kelly & Ben (Beat 100) and Mat Hayward (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on April 4, 2013
Last month, The Joy Formidable came to town and delivered a full on sonic assault at The Neptune Theater. Guitarist and front woman Ritzy Bryan was enchanting,...
SMI Radio Ep. 88 On Demand: Kevin Sur and Phil O’Sullivan (Artist Home / Timber Outdoor Music Fest)
By Greg Roth on March 27, 2013
To us, music is more than just a product or an entertainment medium. It is one of the most spectacular of all art forms and...
SMI Radio Ep. 87 On Demand: Science! & Nicki Bluhm (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on March 21, 2013
If you were raised on MTV in the 80s, then surely you remember Thomas Dolby’s She Blinded Me with Science – with Magnus Pike shouting “Science!” (Check...
SMI Radio Xtra: Reid Genauer from Assembly of Dust (Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on March 14, 2013
SMI contributor Dan Rogers popped by the Tractor Tavern on March 9th to check out Assembly of Dust. Prior to the show, Dan sat down...
SMI Radio Ep. 86 On Demand: Vicci Martinez and Ben Short (Unsigned Only)
By Greg Roth on March 13, 2013
by Greg Roth photos by Michael Profitt Unsigned Only is a unique international music competition geared toward solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to...
SMI Radio Ep. 85 On Demand: Critical Sun Recordings 2013 SXSW Special
By Greg Roth on March 6, 2013
Critical Sun Recordings is heading back to Austin, Texas and South by Southwest. This year, Critical Sun will be hosting the only unofficial SXSW showcase featuring a...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Dead Winter Carpenters in Seattle (Audio Interview & Photo Slideshow)
By Dan Rogers on March 3, 2013
Hailing from Northern California’s fertile music scene, Dead Winter Carpenters is a rollicking, high-energy, Americana roots-infused five-piece outfit. With an indomitable spirt and organic approach to their...
SMI Radio Ep. 84 On Demand: Everyday Jones
By Greg Roth on February 28, 2013
Jason and Alissa Jandt Green formed Everyday Jones in 2004. This married couple has been touring practically non-stop over the course of 5 yeears. Finally,...