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.

Interview

Ira Glass: This American Dance

The famed host chats about his unique touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, which combines dance and radio storytelling.

04/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Local Flavor: Timber! and Fisherman's Village Music Festival 2015 Lineups

Get a crash course in Seattle's music scene with these two slightly out of town fests.

04/07/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: April 6–12

Questlove spins records at Neumos and the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival showcases black filmmakers: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Atoosa Moinzadeh

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: John Oliver Interviews Edward Snowden and a Batman Song

Plus the National, a comedic talk show goodbye, and basketball joy

04/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Perfume Genius

Singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas chats about his acclaimed album Too Bright before playing the Paramount with Belle and Sebastian.

04/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: April 2–5

George R.R. Martin comes to Norwescon, Shen Yun brings traditional Chinese dance to McCaw Hall, and MOHAI looks at Prohibition.

04/02/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Death Cab for Cutie's 'Kintsugi'

Death Cab artfully repairs its cracks on its latest record.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: April 2015

This month features natural boats, steel cranes, art in fashion, a clay collective, and more.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Met Picks

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

Allen Stone retraces his rise with five concerts, America’s Test Kitchen visits the Moore, and the record setting musical Angry Housewives returns.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater?

Ira Glass Comes to Seattle

The host of ‘This American Life’ discusses ‘Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,’ his quirky hybrid touring show.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

An Open Letter to the Seattle Mariners

My head wants to believe in you, but my heart isn’t quite sure.

04/01/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Capitol Hill Block Party 2015 Features TV on the Radio, Ratatat, and the Kills

Built to Spill, the Julie Ruin, Wye Oak, and Jamie XX also highlight the urban summer festival.

03/31/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Death Cab for Cutie's Nick Harmer

The band's bassist discusses the new album Kintsugi and the post–Chris Walla era.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Tom Hanks, Super Mario, and Daniel Bryan

Distract yourself with expedited cinematic journeys, bluegrass, hip-hop, video game memories, and pro wrestling.

03/30/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Justin Huertas

The playwright and actor shares the origin story of his superhero musical Lizard Boy.

03/27/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chateau Ste. Michelle Reveals Its 2015 Summer Concert Series

This year's lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Randy Newman, and annual favorites. Tickets go on sale Saturday.

03/25/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro

The singer discusses Time to Come Home, tech bros, inverted boredom, and school picture day.

03/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sporting Life

March Madness Returns to Seattle: Gonzaga and Other Weekend Highlights

We recap the NCCA Tournament's return to KeyArena.

03/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Modest Mouse and Matthew McConaughey

Kick off the week with fresh indie rock, celebrity ads for a video store, sports tears, and a comedian drumming.

03/23/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

How David Foster Wallace and INXS Inspired OK Go's 'Hungry Ghosts'

OK Go frontman Damian Kulash discusses what led to the new sounds on the band's latest album.

03/19/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld