United Music Scene

Read Full Interview The retro/neo synth-pop band Blue Glass, masterminded by local musician Michael Shunk, celebrates the release of its debut album Pale Mirror with a show at Slim’s Last Chance Saloon, on Friday, May 24th. Mastermind Shunk was kind enough to take some questions.

Read Full Interview Local singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Katie Kuffel, brings her folk/blues/electronic amalgamation to the Beery House on Sunday, May 26th, kicking off a series of live shows to push her new album Take It Up.  She was kind enough to take up a few questions.

"It Ain’t Fair" is inspired by a friend of Markers and is a story of resilience and resolve that says adversity doesn't need to define us. Marker went through college with him without knowing the friend's entire experience, which made it easy for Marker to come to his own conclusion about his friend's actions. When his friend eventually told him, the Seattle musician was inspired to share his friend's story. Marker says it was a big reminder and revelation that someone’s story is more than meets the eye.

by Andrew Hamlin The Seattle Women’s Chorus regales us with “Legends of Rock,” celebrating female voices in the music at least as far back as Tina Turner, at least as far forward as Florence Welch. That’s Sunday, April 28th, at Benaroya Hall, featuring Aeysha “Musicbox” Brooks and special guest Sarah Rudinoff.  Chorus director Paul Caldwell was kind enough to take a few questions. Read Full Interview

by Andrew Hamlin The “Prince From Minneapolis,” exhibit, running now at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) at Seattle Center, details the diminutive, mercurial, outspoken, yet often elusive superstar and fashion icon through the lenses of four photographers who worked up close with him: Allen Beaulieu, Nancy Bundt, Terry Gydesen, and Robert Whitman. The exhibit began at the University of Minnesota’s Weisman Art Museum (WAM). The original curator, WAM Senior Curator Diane Mullin, was kind enough to take a few questions. Read Full Interview

by Sophia Barkalakis The much anticipated live show of singer-songwriter James Bay was finally upon dedicated fans filling up the Paramount Theater. Bay's date back in October was postponed and fans were excited for his return and a chance to hear music from his second studio album, Electric Light, live. This was his last show of the tour which made it feel very intimate and special as he expressed his gratitude to his audience.

by Gillian G. Gaar Tacocat’s latest album is a sweet pop treat, with a sunny outlook seemingly bursting out of the speakers on every track. Or is that really the case? On This Mess is a Place, appearances can be deceiving, and there’s definitely a bit of sleight of hand going on here. The band’s effervescent songs sure get your toes tapping, but the lyrics burrow in your brain and leave something a little more disquieting behind. Continue Reading...

by Sophia Barkalakis There has been a lot of buzz recently about Maggie Rogers. The pop phenom seems to have taken over the industry impressing anyone who runs across her. Her show at the Showbox SoDo sold out fast and she's already returning this fall to play much larger WaMu. Impressed yet? Her Seattle performance came right in the middle of her Coachella appearances already receiving much praise from last weekend. We were very excited to hear songs from her debut, Heard It in a Past Life, that was released back in January under her own label, Debay Sounds. Continue Reading...

by Sophia Barkalakis NorthWest Music Scene - When we heard that K.Flay was playing a show at Columbia City Theater for a charity cause we were ready to attend. The talented musician is known for her energy filled live performances and she holds a top spot on our list. The event sold out quickly as one would imagine and fans were ready to devour the set. Last month she released the first single, "Bad Vibes," from her upcoming third studio album and we are patiently wait for the rest sometime this year. Continue Reading...