Feature Archives - SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Metal Tour of the Year Hits White River
By Mike Baltierra on September 8, 2021
White River Amphitheater welcomed co-headlining acts Megadeth and Lamb of God on their highly anticipated Metal Tour of the Year last weekend. The tour was...
Actionesse & Mirrorgloss: bruised knees, happy me
By Christine Mitchell on July 17, 2021
It took well over an hour to get down to White Center and Drunky Two Shoes BBQ, but I didn’t care. There had been some...
Live music is back! Spirit Award @ Neumos
By Caroline Anne on July 17, 2021
It’s been a long dark 16 months for music fans, and it seemed even longer for those who work in the music industry.Finally the lights...
Sami Chohfi Films “Dirty Your Soul” in India
By Mike Baltierra on July 17, 2020
Singer- songwriter and International artist Sami Chohfi has been extremely busy for the last two years; writing, recording and touring in places such as India,...
Obliteride 2020: SMI Founder rides for Artist Home, COVID research, and to #curecancerfaster
By Christine Mitchell on May 22, 2020
Seattle Music Insider editor Christine Mitchell here. I’d like to tell you a little bit about my awesome boss, Greg Roth. I started working with...
Annie J: “Light My Own Fire” video premier
By Mocha Charlie on May 12, 2020
Those who already know Annie J may know about her vocal prowess through The Seattle Rock Orchestra, Sidecar, Nick Foster Band, and many other ensembles...
New Music: Oliver Elf Army are sending thoughts & prayers
By Christine Mitchell on March 20, 2020
“I been plowing this field a long time,” quipped Martin Adams, Oliver Elf Army’s guitartist, in a Facebook post this past February. Attached to the...
Actionesse: Plowin’ down the West Coast
By Christine Mitchell on March 13, 2020
Dearly beloved post-horncore band Actionesse has finagled a repeat: they’re working their way around the PNW and down the West Coast on a tour this...
SSS: Above & Beyond With The Ballroom Thieves
By Mocha Charlie on March 10, 2020
This past week, Seattle Secret Shows brought another sold out crowd together in a secret venue in downtown Seattle: Beyond Space. What the crowd didn’t...
The Timber! Outdoor Music Festival 2020 Lineup is HERE!
By Abby Williamson on March 5, 2020
Artist Home‘s annual Timber! Fest is back and for 2020 and we couldn’t be more excited! Featuring locals like Deep Sea Diver, The Moondoggies, and...
Seeing Pink & Rocking Out With The Word Alive
By Mocha Charlie on March 5, 2020
Crowd surfing. Mosh pits. Everyone screaming along with every chorus. All typical for a headliner at a hard rock show. Not so typical for an...
Hang on Tight: Here Comes Deepfall
By Mocha Charlie on March 3, 2020
Deepfall is no stranger to the touring circuit, but when it comes to opening up for bands, they sure know how to get the party...