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.

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Aqueduct's 'Wild Knights'

After eight years away, David Terry returns with more spastic and emotional indie synth pop.

08/04/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Signed Russell Wilson and New La Luz

Plus, ironically batless Ken Griffey Jr., a plea for 'NCAA Football,' and Mark Hamill's amazing Luke Skywalker card autographs.

08/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

As the NHL Takes Expansion Bids, We Look at Seattle’s Competition

The puck stops...where?

07/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

10 Things to Know About Seattle Art Fair

The first edition of the Paul Allen–backed visual art showcase takes over CenturyLink Event Center this weekend. Here's the vital info.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concert

Seriously, Let It Go

As Broadway star Idina Menzel comes to Seattle, we imagine her frustration of moving past her Frozen megahit.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

Top Things to See and Do in Seattle: August 2015

Alabama Shakes howls with chart-topping roots rock, Three Dollar Bill Cinema shares cinematic bedtime stories outdoors, and Mumford and Sons brings a loaded Stopover Festival lineup to Walla Walla.

07/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Slideshow Recap

Singing, swinging, and escaping the rain: a chronological look back at last weekend's musical festivities.

07/28/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld Photography by Amber Zbitnoff

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: An Odd Week for Seattle Sports

Plus, 'Batman v Superman' meets 'It's Always Sunny,' Hannibal Buress, and the perfection of Pony Time's album cover.

07/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Music Fest

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Itinerary

We plan out your CHBP weekend for you.

07/22/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Free Wilco and Joel McHale's ESPYs

Plus, 'Meow the Jewels' and a Tom Hanks music video without music.

07/20/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater Review

The Enduring Enchantment of 'Wicked'

The Broadway hit makes a magical return to the Paramount Theatre.

07/15/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How Ernest Cline Mixed Star Wars Fantasy and Classic Video Games to Create 'Armada'

The bestselling author discusses his follow-up to 'Ready Player One,' a pop culture-fueled tale of video gaming and alien invasion.

07/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Janet Jackson Returns to Seattle in January

Start 2016 on a high note when the pop star's comeback tour comes to KeyArena.

07/14/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Remembering Nintendo's Satoru Iwata

Plus, Comic-Con, an Outkast cover, and 'The Simpsons' take on Trump.

07/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 9–12

Seattle bursts with free festivals this weekend, plus 'Wicked' returns to the Paramount and Northwest Film Forum offers up a one-of-a-kind film experience with 'The Tribe.'

07/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Taproot Theatre's Karen Lund

"I don’t think you can have 'Christian theater' any more than you can have 'Christian spaghetti.'"

07/08/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 5

Download a free compilation our favorite new local music including Chastity Belt, Rocky Votolato, Brothers From Another, and more.

07/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

See the U.S. Women's World Cup Heroes at Seattle Reign FC Games

Find out when you can watch stars like Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Hope Solo take the pitch this summer.

07/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Kendrick Lamar, Carli Lloyd, and Hot Dogs

What's more American than that?

07/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Iji's 'Whatever Will Happen'

This collection of jazzy pop rock tunes makes for an ideal summer soundtrack.

07/03/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld