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.

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

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Brad Evans

The Sounders captain (and comedy fan) readies for the start of the MLS season.

03/03/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: March 2016

Check out hyperrealistic paintings that emulate kids' crafts, the indigenous Alaskan sculpture tradition, and gothic cartoon acid trips.

03/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Cat Fancy

What to Expect at Tacocat's 'Lost Time' Release Shows

With exuberant, sugary pop-punk tunes that touch on myriad subjects and the gleeful energy of its live shows, there quite simply isn’t a more fun band in Seattle than Tacocat.

03/01/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Crater's 'Talk to Me So I Can Fall Asleep'

The electronic duo crafts industrial pop for the Internet age.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 29–March 6

Bellevue Arts Museum shows of tech-driven art, Jet City Improv spoofs 'Orange is the New Black' spoof, and high school musicians play with the Seattle Symphony.

02/29/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Flight of the Conchords Returns with a Date at Marymoor Park

It's business (it's business) time, y'all.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Chris Rock's Oscars

Plus, James Atkins, 'Last Week Tonight' on Trump, and lots of new rock music.

02/29/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

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

Asian Art Museum explores the art of Silk Road caves, ‘Assassins’ slays at ACT, and Lisa Lampanelli gets mean.

02/29/2016 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

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sean Beaudoin

The author taps into his rocker spirit with his new short story collection 'Welcome Thieves.'

02/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 22–28

Don't miss the ascending musical talents of Julien Baker and Crater or the chance to giggle with Ron Funches.

02/22/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shannon Perry of Gazebos

The rocker and tattoo artist preps for the release of her band's Hardly Art debut, 'Die Alone.'

02/17/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Odesza and Chvrches Headline Capitol Hill Block Party 2016

The festival also celebrates its 20th anniversary with Crystal Castles, MØ, Thundercat, and the Joy Formidable.

02/16/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Toon Tunes

Tacocat Rocks the New 'Powerpuff Girls' Theme Song

Seattle's finest pop punk partiers make some noise for the reboot of the beloved animated series.

02/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week February 15–21

Give your gut an laugh workout via improv, face the music with two local release shows, and catch up on the best films of 2015.

02/15/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Daniel Bryan's Emotional Goodbye

Plus another amazing OK Go music video, NBA All-Star dunks, and more.

02/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

FIlm

Cinerama Screens the 2016 Oscar Nominees

'Eight Days of Oscar' lets patrons cinematically cram before the big award show.

02/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Bill Evans

A pioneer of the Seattle modern dance scene returns to celebrate his 75th birthday with solo performances.

02/10/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Bruce Springsteen Finally Returns to Seattle

The Boss and the E Street Band will play KeyArena on March 24.

02/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld