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Eddie Vedder & The Earthlings at Benaryoa Hall. Photo by Jim Bennett
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Eddie Vedder announces Benaroya Hall benefit shows

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 - by Travis Hay

The concerts will benefit the EB Research Foundation.

Eddie Vedder announces Benaroya Hall benefit shows Read More
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Candlebox calls it quits, announce final tour and album

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 - by Travis Hay

Listen to the band’s new song “Punks”

Candlebox calls it quits, announce final tour and album Read More
Seattle Icons

Watch Mike McCready debut his Chris Cornell tribute song ‘Crying Moon’

July 31, 2023April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

The Seattle music scene continues to mourn the loss of Chris Cornell six years after his death.

Watch Mike McCready debut his Chris Cornell tribute song ‘Crying Moon’ Read More
Album reviews / Reviews / Seattle Icons

Brad delivers a fantastic farewell with ‘In The Moment You’re Born’

July 28, 2023April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

A reminder of the unique beauty of Shawn Smith’s voice

Brad delivers a fantastic farewell with ‘In The Moment You’re Born’ Read More
John Wicks and Jeff Ament of Deaf Charlie
Album reviews / Seattle Icons

Fitz and the Pearl Jam: Deaf Charlie’s ‘Catastrophic Metamorphic’

June 29, 2023April 15, 2024 - by Travis Hay

Deaf Charlie’s debut album is a refreshing blast of pop-forward rock.

Fitz and the Pearl Jam: Deaf Charlie’s ‘Catastrophic Metamorphic’ Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Macklemore adds Seattle date to ‘Ben’ tour

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 - by Travis Hay

Macklemore’s coming home for the holidays

Macklemore adds Seattle date to ‘Ben’ tour Read More
Mudhoney's Steve Turner
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Mudhoney’s Steve Turner releasing grunge book

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

Along with tales of grunge goodness, the book features a foreword by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard.

Mudhoney’s Steve Turner releasing grunge book Read More
Blog / Seattle Icons

Stream The Presidents of the USA’s ‘Froggystle’ album

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 - by Travis Hay

The rare demo tape that helped get the band signed to a major label is getting its first vinyl release in March.

Stream The Presidents of the USA’s ‘Froggystle’ album Read More
Pearl Jam Give Way cover
Blog / News / Seattle Icons

Pearl Jam offers up rare, unreleased ‘Give Way’ LP for Record Store Day

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 - by Travis Hay

Originally deemed not for you, the live LP is getting a wide release

Pearl Jam offers up rare, unreleased ‘Give Way’ LP for Record Store Day Read More
Editor's picks / Seattle Icons

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

February 2, 2023March 11, 2025 - by Travis Hay

The Hall of Fame odds for Soundgarden, The Sonics, Alice in Chains and others

Which Seattle bands will be the next Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees? Read More
Eddie Vedder & The Earthlings at Benaryoa Hall. Photo by Jim Bennett
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PHOTOS: Eddie Vedder & The Earthlings @ Benaroya Hall 2.21.22

February 22, 2022July 28, 2023 - by Jim Bennett

Scenes from Eddie Vedder and the Earthling’s concert at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.

PHOTOS: Eddie Vedder & The Earthlings @ Benaroya Hall 2.21.22 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
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
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performing in Seattle
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Listen to Eddie Vedder’s new single “Long Way”

September 7, 2021February 7, 2022 - by Travis Hay

The song is off Veeder’s upcoming third solo album “Earthling”

Listen to Eddie Vedder’s new single “Long Way” 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
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
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
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The 7 most Seattle things during the All in WA concert

June 25, 2020July 28, 2023 - by Travis Hay

A musical get well card to the state of Washington.

The 7 most Seattle things during the All in WA concert Read More
Seattle Icons

Chris Cornell licks an eyeball and more wild stories from Mark Lanegan’s memoir

April 28, 2020September 7, 2021 - by Travis Hay

Tax evasion, a TV taping gone awry and more misadventures

Chris Cornell licks an eyeball and more wild stories from Mark Lanegan’s memoir 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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