Feature – Page 58 – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

The Darkness to perform at Neptune
By Alex Crick on October 12, 2015
Back in 2000 two brothers from the UK set forth to share their musical talents with the world. They formed a heavy metal inspired glam...
The Emergence of Brendan James
By Michelle Ellen on October 9, 2015
Brendan James had a transformative 2014. When he visited Seattle last fall, he mentioned that he was ready to do something different than what was...
My Morning Jacket At The Moore
By Xander Deccio on October 8, 2015
For those not familiar with the band, My Morning Jacket (MMJ), trying to explain what to expect during their live performances isn’t easy. An MMJ...
Chinook Fest Central: How Central Washington Parties
By Xander Deccio on October 6, 2015
What originally started as the brain child of Cody Beebe and The Crooks as a way to have a music festival in Central Washington, just...
New Band to Watch: Ayo Dot & The Uppercuts
By Susan Galbraith on October 5, 2015
What do you get when you combine a tight rock band, with impressively strong female vocals, and a hip-hop front man? Ayo Dot & The...
After a decade hiatus, Blackalicious returns to Seattle
By Carradin Michel on October 3, 2015
There is a difference between artists who are really good, and artists who are bona-fide masters. Those in the former category who have exercised the...
Washington State Fair brings another “British Invasion” with Duran Duran
By Mocha Charlie on September 24, 2015
Those who think Duran Duran is an ’80s “comeback” band, should think again. Over the past few decades, not only have they had numerous top ten...
Ratatat Lasers The Showbox
By Alex Crick on September 24, 2015
Brooklyn based Ratatat played a second sold out show at the Showbox Market last week, just two days after a set at the Showbox SoDo, and the...
Circa Waves rock out the Crocodile
By Renae Koepke on September 23, 2015
Acid Tongue opened the night with lovely retro flare. Lead singer, Guy Keltner of Fox and The Law, lit up the stage, rocking out on...
“Weird Al” Yankovic in Puyallup
By Christine Mitchell on September 22, 2015
“Weird Al” Yankovic took over the Washington State Fair in Puyallup last week, performing in his decades-proven style, spoofing popular hits that now span around...
Empire of the Sun takes over Marymoor
By Renae Koepke on September 22, 2015
It might have been chilly and gray outside, but it was a party at Marymoor Park for Empire of the Sun. The synth-pop duo of...
Foo Fighters at the Gorge Amphitheatre
By Abby Williamson on September 19, 2015
Most bands wouldn’t play a whole tour with a front man with a broken leg, but the Foo Fighters aren’t most bands. Last weekend, the...