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Macklemore
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Macklemore bridges pop, hip-hop and authenticity with “Ben”

March 3, 2023July 28, 2023 - by Travis Hay

The mixture of pop and hip-hop are what makes “Ben” tick.

Macklemore bridges pop, hip-hop and authenticity with “Ben” Read More
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
ICYMI / Live reviews / Reviews

Springsteen brings high energy & hits to Climate Pledge Arena

February 28, 2023July 28, 2023 - by Travis Hay

The marathon 27-song set featured two songs making their tour debuts and an unforgettable encore.

Springsteen brings high energy & hits to Climate Pledge Arena Read More
Blog / Live reviews / Seattle Icons

Eddie Vedder delivers an evening of ‘important’ music at Benaroya Hall

February 22, 2022February 23, 2022 - by Travis Hay

Midway through his set at Benaroya Hall Monday night Eddie Vedder jokingly called the venue, which is home to the Seattle Symphony, a building “made for important music.” And that’s …

Eddie Vedder delivers an evening of ‘important’ music at Benaroya Hall 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
Book reviews / Seattle Icons

Not For You: Near perfect Pearl Jam prose

October 12, 2020July 28, 2023 - by Travis Hay - 2 Comments.

The definitive book for fans of the Last Grunge Band Standing.™

Not For You: Near perfect Pearl Jam prose Read More
Book reviews / Seattle Icons

‘Total F*cking Godhead:’ Literary loud love for Chris Cornell

July 22, 2020July 28, 2023 - by Travis Hay - 1 Comment

The excellent biography lovingly chronicles all aspects of Cornell’s life

‘Total F*cking Godhead:’ Literary loud love for Chris Cornell 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
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
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
Thunderpussy photo courtesy Republic Records
Album reviews / Best of '18 / Year in Music 2018

10 local rock albums from 2018 you need to own

November 30, 2018September 12, 2023 - by Travis Hay

Listen to some of the best rock to come of of the Emerald City this year

10 local rock albums from 2018 you need to own Read More
Sloucher. Photo by Elanor Petty
Album reviews / Reviews

Sloucher’s ‘Be True’: A signature sound for new generation of slackers

October 22, 2018December 28, 2018 - by Brent Stecker

An album anybody who has ever grooved to a three-chord pop-rock song will enjoy

Sloucher’s ‘Be True’: A signature sound for new generation of slackers Read More
Album reviews / ICYMI / Seattle Icons

Mudhoney’s ‘Digital Garbage:’ The rock album 2018 needs

September 25, 2018November 14, 2018 - by Travis Hay

Mudhoney is angry. And they’ve taken that anger and turned it into of the best records of their career.

Mudhoney’s ‘Digital Garbage:’ The rock album 2018 needs Read More
ICYMI / Live reviews / Show review

Candlebox celebrates 25 years at the Paramount

July 23, 2018September 25, 2018 - by Travis Hay

The band’s original lineup played its debut album in full

Candlebox celebrates 25 years at the Paramount Read More
Favorite shows / ICYMI / Live reviews / News

Mother Love Bone reunites to raise money for musicians

May 7, 2018September 25, 2018 - by Travis Hay

Watch the four-song reunion set

Mother Love Bone reunites to raise money for musicians Read More
Album reviews

Falling in love with Moondoggies’ ‘A Love Sleeps Deep’

April 17, 2018November 27, 2018 - by Travis Hay

The band’s fifth album is its best to date

Falling in love with Moondoggies’ ‘A Love Sleeps Deep’ Read More
The Posies. Photo by Dot Pierson
Album reviews / Blog

Triumph from tragedy: The Posies ‘Solid States’

June 2, 2016September 7, 2018 - by Travis Hay

Shining bright in a dark hour

Triumph from tragedy: The Posies ‘Solid States’ Read More
Live reviews / Reviews

Sweet release and a few sour notes: Lykke Li at The Moore Theatre

September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 - by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner

The Swedish songstress kicks off her ‘I Never Learn’ Fall US Tour

Sweet release and a few sour notes: Lykke Li at The Moore Theatre Read More
Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

PHOTOS: Kitten at The Vera Project

August 1, 2014September 8, 2014 - by George Bentley

Also pictured: Joyfield, Dear Boy

PHOTOS: Kitten at The Vera Project Read More
Concert photos / Live reviews / Photos / Reviews

From twang to rock: Bobby Bare, Jr. at The Showbox

July 31, 2014August 4, 2014 - by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner

Catch Bobby and the band again on August 16th at Tractor Tavern

From twang to rock: Bobby Bare, Jr. at The Showbox 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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