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Author: Travis Hay

Album reviews / Reviews

Beauty in simplicity: SYML’s ‘Nobody Lives Here’

March 8, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The third album by SYML, “Nobody Lives Here,” captures the the beautiful spectrum of emotions we all experience from being alive.

Beauty in simplicity: SYML’s ‘Nobody Lives Here’ Read More
Live reviews

Visceral, versatile and vital: Deftones at Climate Pledge Arena

March 1, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Travis Hay

Deftones played a monster 90-minute set in Seattle during the second night of their arena tour.

Visceral, versatile and vital: Deftones at Climate Pledge Arena Read More
Blog

The Head and the Heart announce new album ‘Aperture’

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 - by Travis Hay

“Aperture” is the Head and the Heart’s sixth studio album and its first for Verve Forecast Records. It will be released May 9.

The Head and the Heart announce new album ‘Aperture’ Read More
Featured / Interviews

Music, chemistry, romance and ‘the magic of Glitterfox’

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The Portland buzz band’s creative center shares the group’s origin story.

Music, chemistry, romance and ‘the magic of Glitterfox’ Read More
Blog

The Postal Service, Death Cab, R.E.M. and more contribute to L.A. benefit comp

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The 90-track compilation benefits those impaced by the L.A. wildfires and will only be available for one day.

The Postal Service, Death Cab, R.E.M. and more contribute to L.A. benefit comp Read More
Album reviews / Reviews

While her guitar gently weeps: Deep Sea Diver’s “Billboard Heart”

February 3, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The band’s fourth studio album is their best yet.

While her guitar gently weeps: Deep Sea Diver’s “Billboard Heart” Read More
Blog / News

Dave Abbruzzese resurfaces with Portland band Risley

February 3, 2025February 2, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The former Pearl Jam drummer contributes to the song “Walls.”

Dave Abbruzzese resurfaces with Portland band Risley Read More
Blog / News

What’s in the box? A look at Musicology Music Club’s first offering

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The Gits, Hammerbox and more are included in the inaugural box

What’s in the box? A look at Musicology Music Club’s first offering Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Watch: Nirvana reunites at FireAid benefit concert

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The Nirvana reunion at the FireAid benefit concert featured St Vincent, Joan Jett andKim Gordon filling in for Kurt Cobain.

Watch: Nirvana reunites at FireAid benefit concert Read More
Live reviews

Glitterfox shines at the Tractor

January 26, 2025February 18, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The Portland buzz band delivered its blend of southern-fried Americana and classic rock vibes to an adoring crowd

Glitterfox shines at the Tractor Read More
Featured

Craig Finn announces new album ‘Always Been,’ listen to lead single ‘People of Substance’

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The album is described as Craig Finn’s most narrative-driven record to date

Craig Finn announces new album ‘Always Been,’ listen to lead single ‘People of Substance’ Read More
Blog / News

Listen to The Head and the Heart’s new single ‘Time With My Sins’

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The song “Time With My Sins” is the second single off The Head and the Heart’s upcoming album.

Listen to The Head and the Heart’s new single ‘Time With My Sins’ Read More
Blog

SYML announces new album, releases new song “Careful”

January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The new record, “Nobody Lives Here,” will be released April 4

SYML announces new album, releases new song “Careful” Read More
Featured / News

Announcing Musicology Music Club curated by Guerrilla Candy & Latent Print Records

January 13, 2025January 12, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The first vinyl subscription service to exclusively focus on Pacific Northwest artists.

Announcing Musicology Music Club curated by Guerrilla Candy & Latent Print Records Read More
Blog

Deep Sea Diver reveal new song, dates for new album and Seattle show

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The beloved, fast-rising local stars will release their Sub Pop debut in February

Deep Sea Diver reveal new song, dates for new album and Seattle show Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Watch Jeff Ament sit in with Metallica for “Hit the Lights”

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Pearl Jam’s bassist joined Metallica to play the classic “Kill ‘Em All” cut.

Watch Jeff Ament sit in with Metallica for “Hit the Lights” Read More
Featured / Live reviews / News / Reviews

Soundgarden reunites as Nudedragons to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital

December 15, 2024December 17, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The six-song set helped raise $2.2 million for the hospital.

Soundgarden reunites as Nudedragons to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital Read More
News / Seattle Icons

Watch Nudedragons’ (aka Soundgarden) full reunion set with Shaina Shepherd

December 15, 2024January 24, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The six-song set helped raise money for Seattle Childrens Hospital.

Watch Nudedragons’ (aka Soundgarden) full reunion set with Shaina Shepherd Read More
News

R.I.P. Patrick MacDonald, longtime Seattle music critic

December 10, 2024January 31, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The former staple of the Seattle music scene was 79.

R.I.P. Patrick MacDonald, longtime Seattle music critic Read More
Best of '24 / Featured

5 must-own local rock records from 2024

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Five records from Seattle indie bands you should be checking out

5 must-own local rock records from 2024 Read More

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Editor’s Picks

Five Seattle albums that deserve the 33 1/3 treatment

April 18, 2024March 11, 2025

Young love, romance and Given to Fly: 25 years of Pearl Jam’s Yield

December 31, 2023February 13, 2024

Which Seattle bands will be the next Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees?

February 2, 2023March 11, 2025

Chris Cornell on fatherhood & rockstardom

May 19, 2017March 11, 2025

Pearl Jam opens up to fans at intimate ‘Lightning Bolt’ Town Hall

October 7, 2013January 15, 2020

Discovering Nirvana’s lost treasures long after the band is gone

November 6, 2009September 7, 2018

Favorite Interviews

Getting RNDM: An interview with Jeff Ament

October 29, 2012September 6, 2018

Craig Finn talks about beer, the Boss & his band

September 27, 2009June 12, 2025

Death Cab’s Jason McGerr talks pyro, touring and The Open Door

April 22, 2009March 11, 2025

Brandi Carlile’s music defies categorization

October 26, 2006March 11, 2025

Interview: Dave Grohl & Rivers Cuomo

October 20, 2005March 11, 2025

Interview transcript: A conversation with Chris Cornell

October 14, 2005March 11, 2025

Robert Smith on the ‘incredible’ response to ‘The Cure’

August 26, 2004September 7, 2018

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