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Author: Travis Hay

News / Seattle Icons

Soundgarden to reunite as Nudedragons for SMooCH

December 4, 2024December 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The evet marks the second time Nudedragons will perform at the Showbox.

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Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Sub Pop signs The Gits, will reissue band’s catalog

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The seminal local label is signing a long-loved local talent from the 90s.

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Best of '24 / Featured

Guerrilla Candy’s 15 favorite albums of 2024

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The records that soundtracked my 2024 including Japandroids, The Cure, Shannon & the Clams and more.

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Featured / Seattle Icons

Watch Eddie Vedder cover Taylor Swift with his daughter Harper Vedder

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The performance happened at the Ohana Festival when Vedder mashed up a Pearl Jam cover with one of Taylor Swift’s songs.

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Blog / Live reviews / Reviews

Quirky, grooving & fun: Soul Coughing at the Showbox

September 19, 2024September 20, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band with a Cheshire-grinned monkey mascot brought its quirky tunes to the Showbox.

Quirky, grooving & fun: Soul Coughing at the Showbox Read More
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Listen to All-American Rejects cover Harvey Danger

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 - by Travis Hay

What happens when one one-hit wonder covers another one-hit wonder?

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Featured / News

Deep Sea Diver signs to Sub Pop, releases new song ‘Billboard Heart’

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The new song is from an upcoming album expected to be released later this year.

Deep Sea Diver signs to Sub Pop, releases new song ‘Billboard Heart’ Read More
Blog / Concert photos / Movies / Photos / Seattle Icons

Seattle celebrates The Sonics with ‘BOOM’ screening, concert at MoPOP

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The film “BOOM: A Film About the Sonics” premiered at MoPOP with a screening and a 60th anniversary concert.

Seattle celebrates The Sonics with ‘BOOM’ screening, concert at MoPOP Read More
Featured / News

Edmonds College to offer Grunge 101 course

September 8, 2024September 19, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Here’s something for all you cob nobblers wearing wack slacks who are always swingin’ on the flippity-flop, Edmonds College is offering a couse on grunge this fall.

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A musician on stage with a guitar singing into a microphone.
Bumbershoot / Bumbershoot '24 / Featured

Bumbershoot 2024 brings big variety, small crowds & chill vibes

September 4, 2024September 18, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Bumbershoot 2024’s vibe was very chill all thanks to small crowds, eclectic arts offerings and a diverse array of music acts to enjoy.

Bumbershoot 2024 brings big variety, small crowds & chill vibes Read More
Featured / Seattle Icons

Watch Metallica cover Mudhoney in Seattle

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band paid tribute to Seattle music history by covering The Sonics and Mudhoney’s iconic grunge classic.

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Bumbershoot / Bumbershoot '24 / Featured

Bumbershoot 2024: Guerrilla Candy’s 10 picks

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 - by Travis Hay

With so many excellent acts at Bumbershoot it can be hard to choose what to see. Here are 10 you should add to your must-see list.

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Movies / News / Seattle Icons

‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ to premiere at MoPOP with a Q&A and concert

August 22, 2024September 18, 2024 - by Travis Hay

There will be a screening of the film at MoPop along with a concert featuring The Sonics.

‘BOOM: A Film About the Sonics’ to premiere at MoPOP with a Q&A and concert Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Modest Mouse’s ‘Good News’ anniversary tour is coming to Seattle

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band is celebrating 20 years since the release of its breakthrough record and the tour will be coming to town this fall.

Modest Mouse’s ‘Good News’ anniversary tour is coming to Seattle Read More
Blog / Featured

Love at first listen: The story of a Pearl Jam fan’s umatchable collection

August 19, 2024November 30, 2024 - by Travis Hay

A Pearl Jam collector’s massive museum as profiled in the Everett Herald.

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Bumbershoot / Bumbershoot '24 / Featured

Bumbershoot 2024: 12 must-see locals

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 - by Travis Hay

A preview of a dozen Seattle area bands that will be taking the stage during Bumbershoot 2024.

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Blog / News

RIP pioneering Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross

August 11, 2024August 14, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The celebrated author of “Heavier Than Heaven” and several other definitive rock biographies was 67.

RIP pioneering Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Macklemore to perform at Benaroya Hall

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The “Thrift Shop” rapper is performing at Benaroya Hall on Nov. 22.

Macklemore to perform at Benaroya Hall Read More
Blog / News

Robin Pecknold’s first solo acoustic tour is coming to Seattle

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Fleet Foxes frontman Robin Pecknold is going solo … sort of.

Robin Pecknold’s first solo acoustic tour is coming to Seattle Read More
Featured

Ten must-own bootleg vinyl records

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 - by Travis Hay

A list of bootleg vinyl that’s well worth hunting for at your local record shop.

Ten must-own bootleg vinyl records 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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