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.

Summer in the City

The Best of Bumbershoot 2013: Saturday

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

08/27/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Chris Walla

Before playing the whole record at Bumbershoot, Death Cab for Cutie's guitarist and producer talks about what makes Transatlanticism so special.

08/26/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Mary Lambert

The singer featured on the hit Macklemore and Ryan Lewis single "Same Love" talks about her spinoff song "She Keeps Me Warm."

08/19/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Theater

Robots and Retreats: Icicle Creek Theater Festival

Leavenworth's new-play fest brings A Perfect Robot and The Private Sector to ACT Theatre.

08/14/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Rob Sheffield on Love, Loss, and Karaoke

The Rolling Stone columnist returns with Love is a Mixtape's sort-of-sequel Turn Around Bright Eyes.

08/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Chris Cornell Goes Acoustic at Benaroya Hall

Soundgarden's singer strips down his back catalog for an intimate acoustic show in October.

08/12/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Barsuk Records' 15th Anniversary Concert Series

The Long Winters, Nada Surf, and more celebrate the Seattle label with four nights of shows.

08/07/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sporting Life

The Newest Sounder: Clint Dempsey's Best Goals

Enough with #DempseyWatch, let's watch Dempsey. Prepare for his Sounders debut with these highlights.

08/07/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Moondoggies' Kevin Murphy

The local folk rock favorite invites fans to skate along with 'Adios I'm a Ghost.'

08/06/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Reggie Watts Returns for Bumbershoot

And he’ll be visiting old haunts over Labor Day Weekend. Play it cool if you see him at Cafe Flora.

08/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Shelby Earl's 'Swift Arrows'

With a mature, seasoned sound, this is Earl's coming-of-age album.

07/31/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Timber Music Fest's Kevin Sur

The man behind Doe Bay Fest discusses the summer camp vibe of the new Timber! Outdoor Music Festival.

07/23/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 18–21

A busy concert weekend with the Postal Service, Paul McCartney, David Byrne and St. Vincent, and Bruno Mars.

07/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Peter Mountford

Likes: Hugo House, Ben Fountain, and blankets. Dislikes: MFA programs, think tanks, and spiders.

07/16/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 11–14

Mary Lambert (of "Same Love" fame) sings a sweet tune at the Sorrento; Sub Pop turns 25; and there's a festival for all occasions.

07/11/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Pearl Jam to Play KeyArena in December

Eddie Vedder and crew wrap up their North American tour at home.

07/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Concert Guide 2013

From Marymoor to the Mural: a rundown of this year's open-air concerts.

07/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sub Pop's Jonathan Poneman

The cofounder of Seattle's most influential record label talks 25 years of shifting sounds.

07/08/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Seattle Met Mixtape: Volume 1

Download some of our favorite local music of 2013 by Pickwick, Shelby Earl, the Physics, and more.

07/01/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Seattle Summer Events Guide 2013

Outdoor concerts, movies, festivals, feasts, parties, you name it for every day—and night—of summer, from Fourth of July to Labor Day.

07/01/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld