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.

'Tis the Season

Seattle Christmas and Holiday Event Guide 2015

A roundup of the city’s festive arts festivities.

11/18/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Robert DeLong

The Bothell native and rising music star blends EDM with an indie rock sensibility.

11/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 16–22

Marvel at Anthony Doerr's literary acumen, party at Redwood Tavern, and celebrate Thanksgiving early with Ayron Jones and the Way.

11/16/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

The Dixie Chicks Reunite and Schedule Seattle Return

After a decade away, the superstar country trio heads to White River Amphitheatre next summer.

11/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: John Oliver on Daily Fantasy Sports

Plus, John Mulaney delivers an amazing new standup special, Missy Elliott returns, and cats hate cucumbers.

11/16/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Aesthetic Origins: 'Intimate Impressionism' at Seattle Art Museum

While not the most captivating collection, the National Gallery of Art's touring exhibit offers a good overview of essential impressionism.

11/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Rachel Ratner of Wimps

A punk chat about gray hairs, Mötley Crüe, and the band's new album 'Suitcase.'

11/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 9–15

Jesse Eisenberg chats with Sherman Alexie, 'Mo-Wave brings queer music to Chop Suey, and SIFF goes Italian.

11/09/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How '70s Rock Solos and Ludicrous News Reports Shaped Eugene Mirman's Insane New 7 LP Comedy Album

Take a long, strange trip of standup, sound effects, meditation, and digital drugs with 'I'm Sorry (You're Welcome).'

11/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: 'Master of None' and 'Fallout 4'

In case you need any entertainment to binge on this week.

11/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play' Mixes Memories and Mania

ACT Theatre examines what happens when 'The Simpsons' becomes dogma after the apocalypse.

11/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: November 2015

Don't let the daylight savings time premature darkness blues keep you from these gallery exhibits.

11/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lemolo

Meagan Grandall weaves more sweet pop dreams on her band's new LP 'Red Right Return.'

11/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: November 2–8

November starts out with an amazing week of local indie rock featuring Deep Sea Diver, Damien Jurado, Lemolo, Telekinesis, and Say Hi.

11/02/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Clint Dempsey's Playoff Magic

Plus, Stephen Colbert and Jonathan Franzen's terrifying tale of Amazon, Grimes, and the end of 'Grantland.'

11/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Celebrity Book-Off

Lots of Celebrity Authors Will Be in Seattle This Month

Famous faces are peddling their new books across town in November. Are any worth your time?

11/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Childbirth's 'Women's Rights'

The superb sophomore album by Seattle's funniest feminists balances laughs and cutting social commentary.

10/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: November 2015

Jinkx Monsoon gets naughty (not nice), Lemolo delivers more dream soundscapes, and the Seahawks look to continue dominating the 49ers.

10/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Say Hi

Eric Elbogen returns to the vampire pop realm with 'Bleeders Digest.'

10/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

The Accidental Genius of 'Genius: 21 Century: Seattle' at the Frye

A collection of local Genius Award–winning artists create a beautiful—and truthfully distant—artistic universe.

10/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld