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.

Ticket Alert

Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, and the Head and the Heart Headline Deck the Hall Ball 2013

The names taking part in 107.7 The End's holiday showcase read like a Coachella lineup.

09/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Decibel Festival's Sean Horton

As Seattle's electronic music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, we catch up with the event's founder.

09/24/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Dance

Pacific Northwest Ballet Takes Flight with 'Air Twyla'

Choreographer Twyla Tharp's premiere works take center stage for PNB's 2013-14 season opener.

09/23/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Bushwick Book Club's Geoff Larson

The man who helps Seattle songwriters turn books into songs talks about the process and which books he won't do.

09/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: The Trouble Starts' 'East'

A belated look at a choice local alt-rock offering from August.

09/17/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Momix Performs ‘Botanica’

Momix’s dance-illusionists conjure nature with help from The Lion King’s puppet designer.

09/17/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Malcolm Gladwell Believes Nothing Is Too Big to Fail

The pop sociologist champions the underdog in his book, David and Goliath.

09/17/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Mars Hill’s Musical Mission

Dustin Kensrue spreads Mars Hill Church’s gospel through its own record label, even if it’s not typical Christian rock.

09/16/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Arts Funding

Frye Art Museum | Artist Trust Consortium Receives $1.1 Million Grant

The funds from the Raynier Institute and Foundation will go towards supporting Washington artists.

09/16/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Video Game Culture

I Don't Feel Safe Here: A Comic About PAX

When we sent local comic artist Maré Odomo to PAX, controversy overshadowed the video games.

09/12/2013 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld Illustrations by Maré Odomo

Seattle Sound Forever

Nirvana's 'In Utero' Turns 20

Celebrate the classic album with an expansive anniversary reissue and a tribute at the EMP.

09/11/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lynn Shelton

The writer/director discusses Touchy Feely, musicians acting, and Seattle traffic.

09/10/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Video

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Release Their New "White Walls" Video

The dynamic duo rock Dick's and bring Sir Mix-A-Lot into the fold.

09/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Kanye West Kicks Off New Tour At KeyArena

The superstar rapper starts his first solo tour in five years with a Seattle show.

09/09/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Heart for the Holidays

After rocking Bumbershoot, the Wilson sisters plan a Christmas concert at Benaroya Hall.

09/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in Seattle

Slide Show Recap: Bumbershoot 2013

Seattle's Labor Day weekend arts fest summed up in 25 pictures.

09/03/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Environmentalist Bill McKibben Talks Honey and Oil

When it comes to climate change they have a lot more in common than you might think.

09/03/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Fall Arts Preview 2013

Meteors hit Russia. Bombers attacked Boston. Tornadoes wrecked Oklahoma. The pope resigned. Was anything going right in 2013? That’s why we’re dedicating our Fall Arts Preview to lucky no. 13. See? Good things can happen.

08/30/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld With Brianna Lantz

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2013: Monday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/29/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2013: Sunday

Our top picks in music, comedy, and culture for the Labor Day weekend fest.

08/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld