Being an east-coaster, there’s a certain spot in my heart for folks like Matt Pond. He blends the cryptic indie lyric style with a raw heart-on-your-sleeve style that tends to resonate with folks who spend a lot of time thinking in their own …
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Artist Interview: Johannes Sigmond of Blaudzun
As Blaudzun prepares for their release of Heavy Flowers in the United States, Johannes Sigmond took a few minutes to chat about their future in the US, the inspiration of being on tour, and how a great live show is like making love. …
Best of 2012: Jake’s Top 10 Albums
As I stated in my Best Songs collection, 2012 was an amazing year for music. There were so many great albums released, which made it more difficult than ever to narrow down my list. Below are my 10 favorites with a few honorable …
Best of 2012 Lists: Jake’s Top 10 Songs
Here’s Jake’s top ten songs of 2012. Check out his Spotify list of all 20 at the bottom of the page! (Also check out his 11-20 songs) 10. She Lit a Fire by Lord Huron Lord Huron produced one of the biggest out-of-nowhere …
Best of 2012: Jake’s Top Songs 11-20
As a music year, 2012 was incredibly impressive. I feel like I haven’t actually felt that way about the past few years, so I’m excited to share some of my favorite tracks from this year. As a preface, my favorite songs are the …
Album Review: Lavender Diamond – Incorruptible Heart
If a dynamic album full of beautiful female vocals is what you are in search of, look no further than this release. Incorruptible Heart has something for everyone. Full of pretty vocals and a mix of country and electro-pop instrumentation, Lavender Diamond put …
Artist Interview: Ravenna Woods
Ravenna Woods have become a staple in the Seattle music scene over the last couple of years. Their latest two releases, Demons and Lakes (2010) and Valley of the Headless Men (2011) have received plenty of play on KEXP, resulting in Ravenna Woods …
Show Review: Walk the Moon in Seattle
Walk the Moon brought their fun and fancy free stylings to the Showbox Market in Seattle on the Friday after Thanksgiving. They played through all the hits from their self-titled release amidst a sold out dance party filled with folks with painted faces …
Show Review: Milo Greene at the Crocodile in Seattle
This past Wednesday, I saw Milo Greene for the fourth time (second as a headliner) and was instantly and consistently reminded why I’ve seen them every chance I’ve had since love at first sight last fall. Their mystifying energy, heart-melting harmonies, and fully …
Show Review: Local Strangers
In celebration of their debut album, Left for Better, The Local Strangers hosted a sold out release party at the Columbia City Theater this past Friday. The album, which you can read about here, is a beautiful collection of emotional, melodic tracks compiled …
