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.

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: August 31–September 6

Italian glass master Lino Tagliapietra returns, and Kithkin says goodbye.

08/31/2015 By Joanna Sappenfield and Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Chris Walla's Return

Plus, the Sounders fell the Timbers.

08/31/2015 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

Met Picks

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

Jonathan Franzen searches for Purity in the Internet age, and Seattle Symphony and Pacific Northwest Ballet begin their new seasons in style

08/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Festivals

This Is the End of One Reel as We Know It

After producing Bumbershoot for 35 years, the nonprofit promoter has become a shell of its former self.

08/28/2015 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

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ty Taylor

The indie video game designer behind 'The Bridge' discusses the PAX 10 and his new title 'Tumblestone.'

08/26/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

The Path to Making 'The Best Show' Possible

Tom Scharpling, the host of the comedy cult hit call-in program, breaks down how Howard Stern, Patton Oswalt, and conservative talk radio influenced the show.

08/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Odesza and Lip Reading

Plus, 'Key and Peele,' Bully, Adrian Beltre, and more.

08/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

I'm New Here

A Seattle Arts Primer

A cultural cheat sheet of the best art walks, Broadway-bound plays and musicals, required reading from local authors, and trends in music including a mixtape of Seattle sounds.

08/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Beverly Yanez

Seattle Reign FC's leading scorer looks to lead the squad to a National Women's Soccer League title.

08/21/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Gentlemen of the Road to Nowhere: Recapping Stopover Festival in Walla Walla

A reflection on the importance of Mumford and Sons bringing bands like Foo Fighters and Tune-Yards to often overlooked locations.

08/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Iwakuma's No-Hitter

Plus, new music from Chvrches and the highs (and lows) of a Seahawks return TD.

08/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Intiman Theatre's Andrew Russell

The artistic director and playwright discusses his new show 'John Baxter Is a Switch Hitter.'

08/12/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Finding Truth Behind the Masks of SAM's 'Disguise'

There's a lot hiding in this arresting exploration of global African art.

08/11/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

U.S. Women's World Cup Champs to Play Brazil in Seattle

The USWNT heads to CenturyLink Field this October.

08/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Jon Stewart's Final 'The Daily Show'

Plus, Briana Marela, UW basketball finally plays Gonzaga, and the Cure meets the Commodores.

08/10/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: August 2015

Take a road trip at Linda Hodges Gallery, explore interconnectivity through fiber sculpture at Glass Box Gallery, and more artistic picks.

08/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Interview

How Jason Segel Identifying with David Foster Wallace Led to 'The End of the Tour'

The actor discusses being drawn to Wallace's expression of depression, and finding himself in a similar place post–'How I Met Your Mother.'

08/05/2015 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