Alina Shanin – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Live Review: Lamb of God wraps up tour at Showbox Sodo (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on December 21, 2012
by Alina Shanin The massive crowd size and a “Sold Out” sign explained the long search for a parking spot near the Showbox SODO last Sunday night....
Bear Cove, Aaron Daniel and Blake Noble plunge in at High Dive (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on November 26, 2012
By Alina Shanin Bear Cove, Aaron Daniel and Blake Noble @ High Dive on 11/21/12 This year’s Thanksgiving Eve show at the High Dive was...
City Arts Fest 2012: Cody Beebe & The Crooks and Ravenna Woods rock ‘The Croc’ (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on October 23, 2012
By Alina Shanin The Swearengens, Land of Pines, Cody Beebe & The Crooks and Ravenna Woods @ The Crocodile (City Arts Fest 2012) on 10/19/12...
SMI Artist Spotlight: Whitney Monge puts personal revelations into her music
By Greg Roth on September 30, 2012
By Alina Shanin For some people, music is a stress-relieving hobby. For others, it’s their life – and no obstacle is too great to keep...
Live Review: Serj Tankian delivers eclectic blend to Showbox
By Greg Roth on September 27, 2012
by Alina Shanin Serj Tankian @ The Showbox at the Market on 9/21/12 For dedicated fans of Serj Tankian, the Showbox at the Market was...
Live Review: Anthrax remind fans to rock (Photos)
By Greg Roth on September 25, 2012
By Alina Shanin ANTHRAX RETURN TO NORTHWEST TO PLAY SHOWBOX ON 9/19 Judging by the Showbox crowd, one would never guess it was a Wednesday...
Quick Q&A with Serj Tankian re. new tour and record
By Greg Roth on September 20, 2012
By Alina Shanin Serj Tankian is back with a vengeance and is embarking on a two-month World Tour to promote his newest record Harakiri. He’ll...
Anthrax return to Northwest to play Showbox on 9/19
By Greg Roth on September 10, 2012
By Alina Shanin Fresh of the road from the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, Anthrax is taking no time off and diving into their North America tour. The metal...
Bumbershoot 2012: Reignwolf rules day three
By Greg Roth on September 6, 2012
By Alina Shanin Monday of Bumbershoot 2012 was the perfect way to finish Labor Day Weekend. While every day showcased new music encompassing all genres,...
Bumbershoot 2012: a Sunday smorgasbord of musical delights
By Greg Roth on September 5, 2012
By Alina Shanin Hundreds of spectators gathered at the Seattle Center this Labor Weekend to enjoy a variety of talented performers sharing visual arts, jokes,...
Bumbershoot 2012: Alina’s quick picks for Sunday and Monday
By Greg Roth on August 30, 2012
By Alina Shanin Bumbershoot has become a big part of Seattle’s community. Every year, it brings tons of talented artists to Seattle Center, letting audiences enjoy...
New Music Alert: ‘Penumbra’ a shining debut from By Sunlight
By Greg Roth on August 28, 2012
By Alina Shanin Local indie rock band By Sunlight recently accomplished a major goal. They recorded exactly the sound they imagined since their beginning, seven years...