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Allen Stone shines bright on Easy Street (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on August 23, 2012
We ain’t gonna deny it, we here at SMI love us some Allen Stone. We dig authentic soul music, thoughtful lyrics, a tight groove, and catchy...
Kristen Ward drops new single from forthcoming LP (Free Download)
By Greg Roth on August 21, 2012
Kristen Ward has been doing her thing around the great Northwest for a few years now, both on her own and sharing the stage with...
Live Review: Jack White easy to hear but hard to see at WaMu
By Alicia Kamenick on August 15, 2012
Jack White @ WaMu Theater (8/14/12) Let’s just put it out there right away: the WaMu Theater is a terrible venue for concerts. It’s a...
Q&A: Jazzman Ravi Coltrane still moved by the spirit
By Greg Roth on July 28, 2012
By Jonathan Sindelman At 47, Ravi Coltrane now carries within him a musical legacy that encompasses a special combination of history, family, and a uniquely...
Capitol Hill Block Party 2012: Video Interview with The Grizzled Mighty
By Greg Roth on July 26, 2012
Video By Julia Bruk SMI correspondent Pete Shin stopped by the Jet City Stream Vitamin Water Live Lounge sessions on Day 1 of the Capitol Hill Block Party...
New Music Preview: Marcy Playground Release B-side and Rarities LP
By Greg Roth on July 25, 2012
By Timmy Held Enjoying Extras/B-side/Rarities albums as much, or even more, than a band’s studio efforts is a phenomenon that I have yet to understand....
Capitol Hill Block Party 2012: Lemolo lets it flow (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on July 22, 2012
Lemolo is an infectious atmospheric pop / folk duo comprised of Meagan Grandall (voices, guitar, piano) and Kendra Cox (piano, drums). This outfit has an affinity...
Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2012: Q&A with Aaron Matts & Danny Leals
By Greg Roth on July 12, 2012
By Alina Shanin The Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2012 has been celebrating metal and breaking records in ticket sales, which pans out well for the younger...
Music shines through clouds at Northwest LoveFest (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on July 9, 2012
You always hope for good weather and great bands when you go to music festivals. Northwest LoveFest delivered the goods on the music end, in spite...
Live Review: a musical journey down Spectrum Road
By Greg Roth on June 26, 2012
By Jonathan Sindelman Spectrum Road @ Dimitrious Jazz Alley, Sunday, June 24th One of the most exciting aspects of any concert experience is to arrive and...
New Music Preview: Daydream Vacation – ‘Dare Seize The Fire’ (Video)
By Greg Roth on June 22, 2012
By Timmy Held Daydream Vacation is somewhat of a Seattle supergroup. Consisting of singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and producer Dave Einmo (Head Like a Kite), vocalist...
Live Review: Vicci Martinez at the Showbox (Photo Slide Show)
By Greg Roth on June 19, 2012
By Alina Shanin Photos By Michael Profitt Vicci Martinez, Jamar Rogers and Perry Acker at The Showbox @ The Market (6/15/12) Vicci Martinez is a...