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.

Film

Quick Catch Up: Oscar–Nominated Short Films at Harvard Exit

Check out the contenders for Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film before the Academy Awards ceremony.

01/28/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sports Meets Fine Art

Seattle and Denver Art Museums Make a Super Bowl Wager

SAM and DAM bet loans of symbolic art pieces representing the Seahawks and Broncos.

01/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Music News

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win 4 Grammys

The duo takes home the rap awards and Best New Artist, and 33 couples wed during their performance of "Same Love."

01/27/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Awards Season

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's Best Grammy Chances

We rank the Seattle hip-hop duo's best bets to bring home Grammy gold.

01/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shelby Earl

The singer-songwriter gears up for the vinyl release of Swift Arrows.

01/21/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Comedy

A Quick Chat with David Koechner of 'Anchorman'

We catch up with the comedian before his tour comes to the Neptune.

01/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

Tale of the Tape: Justin Timberlake vs. Damien Jurado

Both the pop star and Seattle's singer-songwriter master play concerts this Friday.

01/16/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Robin Layton

The photographer talks about her new book of famed basketball hoops and her Winston Wächter show.

01/14/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts... Now.

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

Jerry Springer gets operatic, girls shred at Vera, and the Seahawks battle in the playoffs.

01/09/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Film

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Short Film Fest's Mini Marvels

Aliens, werewolves, giants, dragons, and more highlight the annual festival at Cinerama.

01/09/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Neumos & Moe Bar's Jerry Everard

The venue co-owner talks about decades of memories and the upcoming anniversary concert series.

01/08/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

On the Town

Met Picks January 2014

The top things to see or do in January.

01/06/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: The Physics's 'Digital Wildlife'

The Physics takes risks with its latest (free) album.

12/31/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Rewind

Met Roundup: Recapping Seattle Arts in 2013

We look back at the highlights, lowlights, and other notable moments we covered in 2013.

12/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 2

A free download of some of our favorite new local music including Sol, La Luz, My Goodness, Mansions, and more.

12/19/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Physics' Thig Nat

The MC discusses why the Physics made its new album—Digital Wildlife—available for free download.

12/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

The Head and the Heart Add A Second Paramount Show in February

The Seattle folk rock favorite already sold out one show. Don't miss the second.

12/11/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

From Seattle King to Superstar

Met Roundup: The Making of Macklemore

We've written about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. A lot.

12/10/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Pickwick's Galen Disston

One of Seattle's best vocalists talks about Pickwick's busy 2013 and plans for a new record.

12/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld