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Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Death Cab for Cutie's 'Kintsugi'

Death Cab artfully repairs its cracks on its latest record.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Features TV on the Radio, Ratatat, and the Kills

Built to Spill, the Julie Ruin, Wye Oak, and Jamie XX also highlight the urban summer festival.

03/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harmer

The band's bassist discusses the new album Kintsugi and the post–Chris Walla era.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chateau Ste. Michelle Reveals Its 2015 Summer Concert Series

This year's lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Randy Newman, and annual favorites. Tickets go on sale Saturday.

03/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro

The singer discusses Time to Come Home, tech bros, inverted boredom, and school picture day.

03/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How David Foster Wallace and INXS Inspired OK Go's 'Hungry Ghosts'

OK Go frontman Damian Kulash discusses what led to the new sounds on the band's latest album.

03/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Men's Chorus's Dennis Coleman

The departing artistic director discusses the emotional weight and importance of SMC's Legacy.

03/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Venue News

The Rebirth of the Funhouse and Return of Chop Suey

Two storied Seattle rock clubs are back in business.

03/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: THEESatisfaction's 'EarthEE'

February saw the Sub Pop hip-hop duo combine sci-fi aesthetics and a natural spirit.

03/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Mumford and Sons' Stopover Festival Comes to Walla Walla

Foo Fighters, the Flaming Lips, and Jenny Lewis highlight this popup summer music fest.

03/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with THEESatisfaction

The Seattle hip-hop duo discuses their new sophomore Sub Pop album EarthEE.

02/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Allen Stone Plans 5 Shows Across Seattle to Celebrate His New Album

Get psyched for the soul singer's new album Radius with April's Evolution of an Artist series.

02/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally Bring Their Raunchy Road Show to Town

Plus, Sufjan Stevens adds a second show at the Paramount Theatre.

02/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music News

Seattle Symphony Wins Its First Grammy

John Luther Adams's Become Ocean took home the trophy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

02/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Sasquatch! Festival 2015 Lineup Features Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant, and Modest Mouse

The Decemberists, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Adams, Of Monsters and Men, and St. Vincent also highlight the Memorial Day weekend offerings.

02/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Bill Frisell

The jazz guitarist talks about rediscovering his rock roots on Guitar in the Space Age!.

01/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Attend the Sasquatch! Launch Party for Free

Ty Seagall and Tacocat play tunes to help usher in this year's festival lineup. Plus, our own predictions.

01/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Weird Al Yankovic Brings 'Mandatory Fun' to the Fair

I mean, "mandatory" is right there in the title, so you kind of have to go.

01/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Death Cab for Cutie Delivers "Black Sun" Lyric Video and Announces Paramount Show

And is probably headlining Sasquatch! Festival.

01/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert Recap

Death Cab for Cutie Unveils New Songs, New Lineup at the Crocodile

Meet the Death Cab for Newbies.

01/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Met

Music

Album of the Month: Death Cab for Cutie's 'Kintsugi'

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Features TV on the Radio, Ratatat, and the Kills

A Fiendish Conversation with Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harmer

Chateau Ste. Michelle Reveals Its 2015 Summer Concert Series

A Fiendish Conversation with Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro

How David Foster Wallace and INXS Inspired OK Go's 'Hungry Ghosts'

A Fiendish Conversation with Seattle Men's Chorus's Dennis Coleman

The Rebirth of the Funhouse and Return of Chop Suey

Album of the Month: THEESatisfaction's 'EarthEE'

Mumford and Sons' Stopover Festival Comes to Walla Walla

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