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Blog / News

Paul McCartney announces 2022 Seattle tour dates

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 - by Travis Hay

The iconic former Beatle’s Got Back tour includes a pair of concerts in Seattle.

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Blog / Seattle Icons

The 10 most boring things about Pearl Jam

February 11, 2022July 21, 2024 - by Travis Hay - 1 Comment

Is Pearl Jam a boring band? The evidence is damning.

The 10 most boring things about Pearl Jam Read More
Album reviews / Blog / Seattle Icons

It’s evolution, baby: Eddie Vedder drops the leash on ‘Earthling’

February 7, 2022February 22, 2022 - by Travis Hay

A journey filled with spirit, emotion and good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll fun.

It’s evolution, baby: Eddie Vedder drops the leash on ‘Earthling’ Read More
Blog / News

Coldplay to christen Climate Pledge Arena Oct. 22

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Travis Hay

Multiplatinum global superstars Coldplay will headline Climate Pledge Arena’s first concert Oct. 22. The show will mark the grand opening of the arena and will be streamed live on Amazon. …

Coldplay to christen Climate Pledge Arena Oct. 22 Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Queen courted Chris Cornell and other revelations from ‘Total F*cking Godhead’

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 - by Travis Hay

Stories about The Ramones, GNR, Temple of the Dog and more

Queen courted Chris Cornell and other revelations from ‘Total F*cking Godhead’ Read More
Blog / Book reviews / Seattle Icons

Sing Backwards and Weep: Mark Lanegan’s darkest, most compelling piece of work

April 28, 2020November 3, 2023 - by Travis Hay

The enigmatic dark prince of Seattle music tells all

Sing Backwards and Weep: Mark Lanegan’s darkest, most compelling piece of work Read More
Photo courtesy Pearl Jam
Blog / Seattle Icons

Listen to Pearl Jam cover Soundgarden’s ‘Hunted Down’

April 7, 2020June 25, 2020 - by Travis Hay

The song is one of four included in the final batch of fan club singles.

Listen to Pearl Jam cover Soundgarden’s ‘Hunted Down’ Read More
Pearl Jam Gigaton album cover art
Album reviews / Blog / Seattle Icons

Pearl Jam’s ‘Gigaton’: a hopeful record for angry times

March 9, 2020December 17, 2020 - by Travis Hay - 1 Comment

The world is on fire and Pearl Jam isn’t going to watch it burn

Pearl Jam’s ‘Gigaton’: a hopeful record for angry times Read More
Blog / Live reviews

A Canadian delight: The New Pornographers at the Neptune

January 31, 2020April 27, 2020 - by Travis Hay

The Canadian group delivered a brilliant set of new songs and classics

A Canadian delight: The New Pornographers at the Neptune Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

The Presidents of the USA are up to something

January 29, 2020February 3, 2020 - by Travis Hay

Something is happening for the year of #PUSA25

The Presidents of the USA are up to something Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Watch Eddie Vedder perform Gigaton song ‘River Cross’

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 - by Travis Hay

A solo delivery of Gigaton’s closing song.

Watch Eddie Vedder perform Gigaton song ‘River Cross’ Read More
Radiohead at Coachella in 2004. Photo by Travis Hay
Blog / News

Watch Radiohead’s complete 2001 Gorge concert

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 - by Travis Hay

The band is featuring the concert as part of its Radiohead Public Library project.

Watch Radiohead’s complete 2001 Gorge concert Read More
Best of '19 / Blog

Guerrilla Candy’s favorite albums of 2019

December 31, 2019January 14, 2020 - by Travis Hay

The albums that defined my 2019.

Guerrilla Candy’s favorite albums of 2019 Read More
Best of the '10s / Blog

The top Seattle music stories of the decade

December 30, 2019August 3, 2023 - by Travis Hay

A look at some of the biggest stories out of the Seattle music scene this decade.

The top Seattle music stories of the decade Read More
Blog / News

Listen to Macklemore’s Christmas song

December 12, 2019January 14, 2020 - by Travis Hay

A holiday song from Seattle’s merriest rapper

Listen to Macklemore’s Christmas song Read More
Best of '18 / Blog

Guerrilla Candy’s favorite things from 2018

December 28, 2018August 3, 2023 - by Travis Hay

2018 was a pretty great year

Guerrilla Candy’s favorite things from 2018 Read More
JOnathan Ponneman and Bruce Pavit, on the roof of the Terminal Sales Building, home of the Sub Pop offices in 1990. Photo courtesy BMG Books.
Blog / Book reviews / Reviews

Recommended read: ‘World Domination: The Sub Pop Records Story’

December 6, 2018May 28, 2020 - by Travis Hay

A must-read book for all lamestains, cob nobblers and members of the Tom-Tom Club

Recommended read: ‘World Domination: The Sub Pop Records Story’ Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Metallica, Foo Fighters, members of Temple of the Dog to tribute Chris Cornell

November 13, 2018December 28, 2018 - by Travis Hay

Members of Audioslave, Soundgarden and Ryan Adams will be there too

Metallica, Foo Fighters, members of Temple of the Dog to tribute Chris Cornell Read More
Great Grandpa Photo Credit: Bumbershoot
Blog / Bumbershoot '18

Bumbershoot 2018 proves that the kids are alright

September 12, 2018August 3, 2023 - by Travis Hay

This year’s Bumbershoot was a definitely a different beast

Bumbershoot 2018 proves that the kids are alright Read More
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performing in Seattle
Blog / Seattle Icons / The Home Shows

Pearl Jam goes long and deep at Safeco Field

August 9, 2018October 8, 2018 - by Travis Hay

Night 1 of The Home Shows featured a three-hour, 33-song set.

Pearl Jam goes long and deep at Safeco Field 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

Macklemore talks fashion, Ben Bridwell, sobriety and haters

October 12, 2012September 7, 2018

Lou Barlow revisits Sebadoh’s past & talks about its future

February 11, 2011September 7, 2018

Craig Finn talks about beer, the Boss & his band

September 27, 2009September 7, 2018

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

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