Contributor: Jonathan Zwickel

Senior editor Jonathan Zwickel has been writing about popular culture since 2000 for publications in San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale and Seattle. Along with his work at City Arts, he occasionally contributes to Pitchfork, Stereogum and Thrillist. His first book, Beastie Boys: A Musical Biography, was published in 2012 by Greenwood Press. He lives on Capitol Hill with his best friend and personal trainer, Edison the Wonderdog.

A close encounter with Look Up Fest

Hibou headlines the inaugural Look Up Fest. Photo by Jenny Jimenez.

Into the fog of the counterfactual arrives Look Up Fest, a brand-new confab of music, visual art, beer and strange vibes.

“Sugar Mama” by Soultanz

Photo courtesy SoulTanz

The latest from electro-soul duo Soultanz sounds like it was born poolside in Rio with a piña colada in hand.

Art Intervention!

"Little Bellevue Ice Age" by Jed Dunkerley

The City of Bellevue looks to a trio of unconventional Seattle artists to manifest a massive civic transformation.

A meal at Jerk Shack takes you someplace else

“There are a few things that can bring people on opposing sides together,” says Trey Lamont, chef-owner of Jerk Shack. “Some of those things are music, food and art. They grab emotions from your genetics. They makes you feel a certain way.” Photo by Kelly O.

Engage vacation mode at this Caribbean restaurant in Belltown.

Ten Questions for Your Band: Cloud Person

“The Cold Starts” is the title track and lead single from the band’s upcoming debut album; it’s seven very interesting, very satisfying minutes from a promising new-ish band.

Arts in Nature is Seattle at its finest

Pastor Pat Wright of the Total Experience Gospel Choir will lead two performances at Arts in Nature before retiring later this year. Photo courtesy Northwest Folklife.

This weekend’s festival at Camp Long in West Seattle features headliners Nikkita Oliver and Total Experience Gospel Choir.

SPF30: Old Seattle meets new Seattle at the beach

Founders and employees of Sub Pop celebrate Aug. 11, 2018, being named “Sub Pop Day” by Mayor Jenny Durkan on the Flippity-Flop Stage. From left to right, Frank Nieto, Jonathan Poneman, Megan Jasper, Bruce Pavitt and Kate Becker.

Credit Sub Pop’s iconic history, embrace of forward-looking artists and general good taste in music, branding and fun.