Assistant Editor (Arts)

Seth Sommerfeld runs the arts department at Seattle Met, crafting the magazine's On the Town section, editing the Culture Fiend blog, and contributing to reader service features such as “The Ultimate Seahawks Guide” and the front-of-the-book department, Mudroom.

Seth has written about music and culture for Rolling Stone, Spin, Pacific Northwest Inlander, Charleston Post and Courier, Syracuse Post-Standard, and Billings Gazette. He also extensively covered the NBA Draft for years for Fox Sports and NBADraft.net, and was published as part of Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars: An Anthology.

Originally from Billings, Montana, Seth first lived in Washington while earning an undergraduate degree in journalism and broadcasting at Gonzaga University. He followed up those studies at Syracuse University, where he earned a master’s degree in arts journalism.

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lisa Prank

Seattle's pop punk princess pours out her emotions on 'Adult Teen.'

06/21/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 20–26

Chuck Klosterman speculates what the future will think we're getting wrong, Burke Museum explores the North Cascades, and Dan Levy records his standup special for free.

06/20/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Waiting for Messi

The meaningless magic of Lionel Messi's Copa América performance.

06/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour Comes to KeyArena

The hip-hop superstar bring his mega stage show to town in October.

06/14/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 13–19

Celebrate Prince, watch 'Space Jam' stand trial, and experience 'Pure Consciousness' with Vox Mod.

06/13/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Dempsey Sends USMNT to Seattle

Plus, 'Hamilton' at the Tony Awards, Wimps, Key and Peele, and Wye Oak.

06/13/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Emmett Montgomery

The weird and awesome Seattle comedian readies to record his first standup album.

06/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

SIFF 2016 Picks: Final Week (June 8–12)

Finish off SIFF 2016 with Mike Birbiglia, a comedic women's rec league basketball team, Buster Keaton, and a historic charlatan.

06/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

The Head and the Heart and Band of Horses Plan Paramount Dates

Two standouts from the Seattle folk rock boom return.

06/08/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Concert Guide 2016

Because you can see music indoors the other three seasons.

06/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 6–12

David Bazan shows off 'Blanco,' NW New Works Festival gives area arts a working platform, and Bren Ahearn stitches subversively.

06/06/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Remembering Muhammad Ali

Plus, Bo Burnham, Julien Baker covering Death Cab, 'The Ringer,' and more.

06/06/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Festival Recap

Women Ruled Sasquatch! Music Festival 2016

How Sasquatch! set itself apart with a dominating cavalcade of female voices.

06/01/2016 Photography by Seth Sommerfeld

Slideshow

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2016 Photo Recap

Views from the Memorial Day weekend action at the Gorge.

05/31/2016 Photography by Amber Zbitnoff and Seth Sommerfeld

The Rant

Your Outdoor Movie Etiquette Guide

Tips for how to make the most of the summer cinema season.

05/31/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Slideshow

Behind the Scenes with the Artists of Sasquatch! Festival 2016

Get up close with portraits of this year's performers.

05/31/2016 Photography by Amber Zbitnoff Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week: May 31–June 5

Cherdonna Shinatra gets outlandish at Velocity, Chastity Belt returns from Europe, and comedy meets food meets hip-hop at Lovecitylove.

05/31/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: June 2016

Intiman Theatre highlights black women playwrights, Dennis Coleman says goodbye, and Bren Ahearn threads some subversive stitches.

05/30/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

Praise for the Messi-ah

Copa América brings some of North and South America’s best national teams to town in June. That includes Argentina and perhaps the greatest living athlete: Lionel Messi. Here’s what makes him transcendent.

05/27/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2016

Make the most of the cinematic season.

05/26/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld