Seattle is known for its passionate music fans, and for a good reason. The city is home to some of the best live music venues in the country. From smaller, intimate clubs to sprawling concert halls, Seattle has something for everyone. There’s no better way to experience it than by seeing a show at one… Continue reading Seattle’s best live music venues
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Vernox, “FLESHYFORMS”
The first single from the upcoming album ‘Mr. Zero’ smacks of abnegation and anxiety but also a kind of material transcendence.
Big Freedia with Tank and the Bangas, Matthew Dear, Seattle Symphony and more
“Get You Alone” by Golden Idols
Golden Idols are very good at musical misdirection.
‘Routes of Slavery’ preserves humanity
Created by Spanish viol player Jordi Savall, this multicultural touring concert brings together artists and instruments from Europe, Africa and the Americas to illustrate the tragedy of the slave trade and to honor the humanity of its victims.
‘All On Camera’ by Sun Breaks treats nostalgia as a curio
Sun Breaks’ debut album treats nostalgia as a curio.
Listen! New music by Hushy, Seaan Brooks, Anomie Belle, Beverly Crusher and Cumulus
Five must-hear songs from the Pacific Northwest
Grammy-winning composer Mateo Messina cooks up something new
‘The Feast,’ premiering on Nov. 2 at Benaroya Hall, is like a live-scored, real-time version of Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table.’
Moorea Masa & the Mood, “Shine a Light”
An anthem of resilience and uplift that comes from confronting—and releasing—the past.
A disappointing Mahler symphony at St. James Cathedral
Vocal performances were the highlight of this presentation of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, transcribed for organ and performed by organist David Briggs.