Robin Fairbanks – SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Sway Wild, SistaStrings to hit Nectar
By Robin Fairbanks on June 5, 2023
Fremont is gonna be groovin’ this Wednesday when San Juan Island’s very own SWAY WILD and the queens of Milwaukee/Nashville SistaStrings hit the Nectar Lounge...
INSIDE OUT: Heathens… Heroes… and Hunks. Fans carry unlikely duo to the TØP
By Robin Fairbanks on February 12, 2017
For TWENTY ØNE PILØTS , the road from Ohio to the American Music Awards was long, but on Nov 20, 2016, their fanbase, called The...
WORLD PREMIERE: SMI Exclusive Debut of ‘Warrior’ by former The Voice star, Siahna
By Robin Fairbanks on September 30, 2016
SIAHNA, a Seattle native and former star of The Voice, has debuted her ambitious single “WARRIOR.” The song is now available for download on iTunes and all...
INSIDE OUT: Playlist Seattle – Women Who Rock
By Robin Fairbanks on May 6, 2016
INSIDE OUT is a look from within the Seattle Music Industry. Playlist Seattle is the brainchild of Director Kelly McMahon. McMahon is an avid fan...
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...
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...
Twenty One Pilots: Duo Destroys!
By Robin Fairbanks on October 29, 2015
Ohio-based twenty one pilots‘ performance at the 2014 MTV Video Awards catapulted the band to national attention. Fast forward to a year later, and the duo’s Blurryface...
Bumbershoot Day 3
By Robin Fairbanks on September 15, 2015
Bumbershoot had a rocky start weather-wise even for diehard Pacific Northwesters, but it ended strong on day three with sunshine and warm temps. During the...
Bang-A-Rang . . . Lions Ambition roars at Neptune
By Robin Fairbanks on August 27, 2015
On Friday, August 14, Lions Ambition entered the Neptune Stage like they were shot out of a cannon. Wheaties should put these guys on their...
INSIDE OUT- Pt 2. Instrument and Gear Insurance
By Robin Fairbanks on July 24, 2015
Most musicians own instruments that not only have significant monetary value, but...
INSIDE OUT: The Music Industry from the inside . . . out
By Robin Fairbanks on July 3, 2015
Part 1: Stolen – The Do’s and Don’ts To Prevent Instrument Loss: Photo by: Run From Cover Behind every successful artist, is a host of...
It Was a Wilde Night at Barboza!
By Robin Fairbanks on May 15, 2015
EP Cover by: Catrina Hall Photography Megan Wilde is a force to be reckoned with. She hit the Barboza stage on Friday May 8th in...