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Join Team Vedder at Alki Beach on April 21 to take a plunge for EB

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Eddie Vedder and his wife Jill will be plunging into the Puget Sound to help raise money for EB research.

Join Team Vedder at Alki Beach on April 21 to take a plunge for EB Read More
Blog / News

Long forgotten Seattle group War Babies to release sophomore album

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 - by Travis Hay

What’s old is new as War Babies’ recordings with Jeff Ament in the early 90s are seeing the light of day.

Long forgotten Seattle group War Babies to release sophomore album Read More
ICYMI / News / Seattle Icons

Aberdeen’s Kurt Cobain Bridge to be destroyed?

April 5, 2024April 29, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The city of Aberdeen is deciding what to do with the Kurt Cobain Bridge, which is need of updates and repairs.

Aberdeen’s Kurt Cobain Bridge to be destroyed? Read More
Blog / News

Bin digging at Musicology Co., the newest record store in the Seattle area

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Musicology Co’s quaint boutique vibe fits downtown Edmonds and is also a welcome counterpoint to the often loud and sometimes overwhelming shops in Seattle.

Bin digging at Musicology Co., the newest record store in the Seattle area Read More
Blog / News

Death Cab, Tad, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees and other big locals have Record Store Day releaes

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 - by Travis Hay - 2 Comments.

If you love local music then Record Store Day 2024 is going to be one for the books for you.

Death Cab, Tad, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees and other big locals have Record Store Day releaes Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

You won’t believe how many ‘Dark Matter’ vinyl variants Pearl Jam is releasing

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Hint, it’s more than a dozen

You won’t believe how many ‘Dark Matter’ vinyl variants Pearl Jam is releasing Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Modest Mouse to celebrate ‘Good News’ with a deluxe reissue

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Good news for people who like “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”

Modest Mouse to celebrate ‘Good News’ with a deluxe reissue Read More
Featured / News

Drive-By Truckers to play ‘Sothern Rock Opera’ in Seattle

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Drive-By Truckers are going on a tour where they will play Southern Rock Opera in full and it is coming to Seattle July 2.

Drive-By Truckers to play ‘Sothern Rock Opera’ in Seattle Read More
Blog / News

The Hold Steady is bringing its Constructive Summer residency to Seattle

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The Hold Steady will play three shows at the Crocodile and Madame Lou’s May 30 through June1 as part of their Constructive Summer residency.

The Hold Steady is bringing its Constructive Summer residency to Seattle Read More
ICYMI / News

Watch Gossip’s pro-queer, pro-gay, pro-trans rights, completely awesome Nirvana cover

March 11, 2024April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band merged “Standing in the Way of Control” with a generational anthem.

Watch Gossip’s pro-queer, pro-gay, pro-trans rights, completely awesome Nirvana cover Read More
Blog / News

Weezer’s 90s nostalgia ‘Blue Voyage’ tour brings Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr to Seattle

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 - by Travis Hay

We all know the dream of the 90s is alive in Portland . But for some it’s also alive in Weezerville.

Weezer’s 90s nostalgia ‘Blue Voyage’ tour brings Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr to Seattle Read More
Blog / Festivals / News

THING 2024 lineup includes St. Vincent, Black Pumas, Spoon, Killer Mike & more

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 - by Travis Hay

This year’s event will focus solely on music.

THING 2024 lineup includes St. Vincent, Black Pumas, Spoon, Killer Mike & more Read More
News

Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Bleed American’ is getting the musical treatment in Seattle

February 27, 2024April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The Jimmy Eat World musical is being supported by a Kickstarter campaign.

Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Bleed American’ is getting the musical treatment in Seattle Read More
Blog / News

Willie Nelson bringing Dylan, Mellencamp, Billy Strings and more to The Gorge

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 - by Travis Hay

A group of music legends is coming to the Gorge

Willie Nelson bringing Dylan, Mellencamp, Billy Strings and more to The Gorge Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Pearl Jam’s 2024 ‘Dark Matter’ tour includes 5 Pacific Northwest shows

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band will play shows in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. to support its latest album.

Pearl Jam’s 2024 ‘Dark Matter’ tour includes 5 Pacific Northwest shows Read More
News / Seattle Icons

Listen to Pearl Jam’s new single ‘Dark Matter’

February 12, 2024April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The song is the first single from Pearl Jam’s upcoming twelfth studio album which is titled “Dark Matter.”

Listen to Pearl Jam’s new single ‘Dark Matter’ Read More
Pretty Girls Make Graves
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Pretty Girls Make Graves announce Seattle reunion show

February 12, 2024April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Pretty Girls Make Graves aare playing the Showbox in September.

Pretty Girls Make Graves announce Seattle reunion show Read More
News / Seattle Icons

Pearl Jam begin rollout of new album ‘Dark Matter’

January 31, 2024February 12, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The band’s 12th studio album was revealed at a private event in Los Angeles.

Pearl Jam begin rollout of new album ‘Dark Matter’ Read More
News

Pretty Girls Make Graves, Gossip are returning to the stage

January 29, 2024March 11, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Two local greats fom the early aughts are playing together again

Pretty Girls Make Graves, Gossip are returning to the stage Read More
Blog / News

KEXP to celebrate Kurt Cobain with ‘The Cobain 50’ podcast

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The podcast will be a series of deep dives into Kurt Cobain’s 50 favorite albums.

KEXP to celebrate Kurt Cobain with ‘The Cobain 50’ podcast 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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