FORE PLAY

Macklemore’s Golf Line Bogey Boys Makes Us Want to Hit the Fairway

“Shout out to all the dudes that sell insurance,” Macklemore says, “But I just don't want to dress like you guys.”

09/17/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Music Manual

7 Albums Every New Seattleite Should Listen To

Yes, Macklemore and Nirvana, but also Shabazz Palaces, Tacocat, and Chastity Belt.

09/21/2018 By Stefan Milne

Fiendish Conversation

Parisalexa Talks About Her New Mixtape and Seattle Soul Music

The 19-year-old R&B singer-songwriter is at the start of a whirlwind summer.

06/13/2018 By Stefan Milne

Ticket Alert

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Ciara, and the Seattle Symphony Team Up for a Benefit Concert Hosted by Russell Wilson

This one-night-only performance will raise money for youth social equity programs and improved access to the arts.

02/06/2018 By Darren Davis

10 Years That Changed A City

2013: Macklemore, and Seattle Hip-Hop, Go Mainstream

There’s a palpable civic pride—and renewed engagement—in the very idea of local music because our guy made it big.

03/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Plan Surprise Release Show at Neumos on Friday

The hip-hop duo unveils 'This Unruly Mess I've Made' with a free concert and Amazon live stream.

02/24/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Macklemore Confronts His White Privilege

Plus, new trailer Dude York, a terrific trailer for 'Suicide Squad,' and sports tweets.

01/25/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music

Macklemore Will Release a New Album with Ryan Lewis February 26

It's called 'This Unruly Mess I've Made.'

01/15/2016 By Matthew Halverson

This Week in Macklenews

Macklemore Rails Against Prescription Drug Abuse with "Kevin"

The message-driven song features the smooth vocals of Leon Bridges.

11/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Faux Real

Great (Fake) Moments in Seattle Hip-Hop History

As MOHAI opens its Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop exhibit, we look at some less fact-checked moments that defined the scene.

08/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

This Week in Macklenews

Macklemore Goes "Downtown" in New Music Video

Well... downtown Spokane. But hey, Ken Griffey, Jr. is there!

08/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

New Music

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Return with the Paternal "Growing Up (Sloane's Song)"

The MC and new dad offers fatherly advice on the track featuring Ed Sheeran (which is available for free download).

08/05/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Weird Pairings

Macklemore Was on 'Sesame Street'

We knew he was a Muppet!

01/13/2015 By Matthew Halverson

Absurdity

Imperfect Party

Here's who we'd invite if we could ~~entertain~~ roast this ~~month's~~ year's most ~~interesting~~ shameless visitors, bumbling locals, and all-around knuckleheads.

12/01/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Do Gooders

Meet Macklemore at the Runway to Freedom Fashion Show

Hip-hop, fashion, and an extremely worthy cause.

10/14/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: October 2014

A Tony-winning play, a Newbery-winning book, and Macklemore’s pals release competing albums.

10/01/2014 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Macklemore Confronts the Fame Monster in Fences' "Arrows" Video

The MC expresses the pressures of success in the new "Made in Seattle" clip.

08/11/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Return on Fences' "Arrows"

The duo's collaboration with the former Seattle singer-songwriter is their first new track since The Heist.

07/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Owuor Arunga

The trumpeter for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis talks about bridging musical generations with a Timeless performance, visualization, and space travel.

07/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Hollis Wong-Wear

The Flavr Blue singer talks about staying hyper busy, performing with Macklemore, playing Fremont Fair's new concert series.

06/17/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld