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Anthrax at the Paramount Theater (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

Anthrax Brings The Noise to Seattle

By Mike Baltierra

Who would have guessed that thrash metal pioneers Anthrax would still be churning out albums and playing to packed theaters forty years after forming in New York City back in July of...

The Who at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

The Who Hits Back: Seattle

I sipped my $25 shot of whiskey and leaned as far forward...

Morcheeba at The Moore Theatre (Photo by Brent Stavig)

Morcheeba Electrifies Seattle, while Seattle Electrifies Morcheeba

If you’ve been to as many rock concerts as I have, you...

Scorpions at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo)

Scorpions Blow Roof Off Tacoma Dome

German rockers Scorpions have been churning out records and tours for nearly...

Palaye Royale at The Showbox (Photo by Mocha Charlie)

Time to Catch a Fever Dream With Palaye Royale

Palaye Royale will drop their upcoming EP Fever Dream in its entirety...

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  • LOCAL ARTISTS

    The cover of Bad Optics 'Pax Americana'
    By Christine Mitchell

    New Music: Bad Optics’ ‘Pax Americana’

    I’m going to lay this out right here, right now: I probably shouldn’t be reviewing Bad Optics’ debut album, Pax Americana. I feel too intimately knowledgeable about the struggles...

    • The cover of Bad Optics 'Pax Americana' Christine Mitchell | November 27, 2021

      Bad Optics announce ‘Pax Americana,’ release single “Turnscrews”

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      New Music: FUNERALHOMES’ ‘HAUNTS’

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      Oliver Elf Army to celebrate album release

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      Actionesse & Mirrorgloss: bruised knees, happy me

  • Global / National Artists

    Anthrax at the Paramount Theater (Photo:PNW Music Photo)
    By Mike Baltierra

    Anthrax Brings The Noise to Seattle

    Who would have guessed that thrash metal pioneers Anthrax would still be churning out albums and playing to packed theaters forty years after forming in New York City back...

    • The Who at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo) Christine Mitchell | October 27, 2022

      The Who Hits Back: Seattle

    • Morcheeba at The Moore Theatre (Photo by Brent Stavig) Brent Stavig | October 25, 2022

      Morcheeba Electrifies Seattle, while Seattle Electrifies Morcheeba

    • Scorpions at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma WA (Photo:PNW Music Photo) Mike Baltierra | October 17, 2022

      Scorpions Blow Roof Off Tacoma Dome

    • Palaye Royale at The Showbox (Photo by Mocha Charlie) Mocha Charlie | October 16, 2022

      Time to Catch a Fever Dream With Palaye Royale

  • Festivals

    Timber Outdoor Music Festival
    By Greg Roth

    Timber! Outdoor Music Festival Is Back To Bring The Love

    Special to SMI from founder and former contributor, Greg Roth and Director of the forthcoming documentary, “#WeRideWhy” (Delayed until 2023 due to COVID). July of 2019…That is the last...

    • Styx at the Washing State Fair (Photo: Mike Baltierra) Mike Baltierra | September 24, 2021

      An Evening of Classic Rock in Puyallup

    • Abby Williamson | March 5, 2020

      The Timber! Outdoor Music Festival 2020 Lineup is HERE!

    • Christine Mitchell | September 16, 2019

      THING: way more than just that

    • Abby Williamson | July 26, 2019

      Capitol Hill Block Party in Photos: Sunday

  • PREVIEWS

    Sabaton

    Sabaton Kicks off North American Tour at the Paramount Theater

    Mike Baltierra | August 30, 2022

    After a long and frustrating two-year wait, Sabaton (Joakim Brodén/Vocals, Pär Sundström/Bass, Chris Rörland/Guitar, Tommy Johansson/Guitar, and Hannes Van Dahl/Drums) is back on tour and headed to our neck...

    Day In Day Out Festival 2022 Kicks off at Fisher Pavilion with indie heavy hitters Mitski, Mac Demarco, and The National

    Abby Williamson | August 12, 2022

    Day In Day Out Festival, produced by Daydream State – who also produces Capitol Hill Block Party – kicks off their second annual festival with a heavily indie rock...

    Daryl Hall at the Paramount Theater

    Mike Baltierra | May 16, 2022

    Though not at capacity, there was a huge turnout on a Thursday at Seattle’s Paramount Theater to witness performances but not one, but two, Hall of Fame artists on...

    Judas Priest - Angel of the Winds Arena

    Judas Priest 50 Heavy Metal Years Comes to Everett

    Mike Baltierra | March 13, 2022

    One of music’s most iconic bands, Judas Priest, brought its 50 Heavy Metal Years tour to the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA on March 9, 2022....

    KillSwitch Engage Coming To The Showbox Sodo

    Mike Baltierra | February 25, 2022

    A night of heavy metal is making its way to the Showbox Sodo in Seattle! KillSwitch Engage are bringing the Atonement Tour to Seattle! Get your tickets here! Three-time...

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  • SEATTLE LIVING ROOM SHOWS / SEATTLE SECRET SHOWS

    By Abby Williamson

    Suzy Jones and Jack & The Bones for Seattle Living Room Shows

    Not more than one full week after their huge 10-year anniversary extravaganza, the Watt sisters of Seattle Living Room Shows put on a killer show with the stellar vocalist...

    • Erin Lynn | September 28, 2017

      A bittersweet farewell to Bradford Loomis

    • Mocha Charlie | June 7, 2017

      Seattle Secret Shows Sounds off @ SONOS

    • Mocha Charlie | April 26, 2017

      SLRS Celebrates 9 Years with TFDI

    • Mocha Charlie | March 31, 2017

      The Ballroom Thieves: SSS Goes Back To The Living Room

  • Melodic Caring Project

    Rachel Platten at The Showbox (Photo by Jason Tang)
    By Stephanie Dore

    Pure Power Pop with Rachel Platten and Co.

    She may have taken a slower boat to pop stardom than her chart-topping compatriots, but at this point, there’s no denying Rachel Platten’s ubuiquitous tunes. When a presidential candidate...

    • Mocha Charlie | October 23, 2015

      Tyrone Wells Chooses to “Roll With It” at Storyville Coffee

    • Greg Roth | August 17, 2015

      Alabama Shakes and Melodic Caring Project Make Magic at Marymoor

    • Mocha Charlie | June 8, 2015

      Neon Trees Kicks Off North American Tour in Seattle

    • Mocha Charlie | April 22, 2015

      Seventeen Bands Perform Benefit Show in Ballard For Local Musician’s Lost Gear

  • SMI RADIO

    By Greg Roth

    SMI Radio XTRA: Adrian Belew talks about working with David Bowie

    Adrian Belew played on Bowie's "Heroes" tour in 1978 (supporting the Bowie album of the same name. Bowie recorded for the double live album Stage, and contributed to Bowie's...

    • Greg Roth | January 6, 2016

      SMI Radio: The BGP Live in Studio (Videos)

    • Greg Roth | December 3, 2015

      The Banner Days take us to Church (Video Interview & Photos)

    • Greg Roth | November 17, 2015

      Johnnyswim in Seattle (Photos and Audio Interview)

    • Greg Roth | November 3, 2015

      SMI Radio Episode 114 On Demand: Lemolo

    • Greg Roth | July 9, 2015

      SMI Radio Ep. 113 On Demand: Vaudeville Etiquette

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