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: Sean Nelson's 'Make Good Choices'

The former Harvey Danger frontman is as witty as ever.

06/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with James Ehnes

Seattle Chamber Music Society's artistic director and star performer chats about the 2013 Summer Festival.

06/26/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Headline KeyArena

The local boys reach the pinnacle this December.

06/25/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Kris Orlowski

The singer-songwriter discusses Noise for the Needy and his plans for a new record.

06/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

The New Sound of Seattle

From lyrical hip-hop to garage R&B, these three acts have what it takes to deliver our distinctly Seattle sound to the world.

06/14/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 13–16

Ferry over to Bainbridge for its Museum of Art opening, head to Tacoma for Tony Bennett and Cyndi Lauper, or stay in Seattle with Tracy Morgan.

06/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music News

Sasquatch! Music Festival Expands to Two Weekends

The fest now covers Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends with two different lineups.

06/13/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Opens June 14

BIMoA's executive director tells us what to expect from the new regional museum.

06/12/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2013

From Anchorman to The Avengers: a rundown of this year's open-air cinema.

06/11/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 6–9

SIFF 2013 closes with Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring; the Yankees (and Ichiro) face off against the Mariners.

06/06/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jess Walter

The Spokane writer talks adaptations and Manhattans.

06/05/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Comedy Roundup: Tracy Morgan, Sub Pop's Jubil-Eve, Fred Armisen and Pete Holmes

Live every week like it's Shark Week.

06/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Science Is Fun

Kal Penn Kicks Off Seattle Science Festival

The Harold and Kumar star shares a stage with renowned physicist Brian Greene. Only in Seattle.

06/04/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: We Are Loud Whispers' 'Suchness'

Seattleite Sonya Westcott and Japan's Ayumu Haitani exchange emails to create a soothing electropop album.

05/31/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Carla Körbes

We chat with the PNB star about how Seattle has helped her grow as a dancer.

05/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

SIFF 2013

This Week's SIFF Picks: 'The Otherside' & Kyle MacLachlan

The Seattle hip-hop documentary and the Twin Peaks star highlight this week at SIFF.

05/29/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Festival

Slide Show: Sasquatch! Music Festival 2013 Recap

The best of the Memorial Day weekend fest—from Macklemore to Mumford and Sons—recapped in photos.

05/28/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

SIFF 2013

This Week's SIFF Picks: 'Touchy Feely' & 'The Way, Way Back'

The latest from Lynn Shelton and the screenwriting team behind 'The Descendants' highlight this weekend's offerings.

05/22/2013 By Laura Dannen and Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festival

8 New Showcases to Check Out at Northwest Folklife

Make the most of the Memorial Day weekend festival with these fresh musical offerings.

05/22/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Article

Tacoma’s Bid for Domination

Our sibling city’s June events calendar rivals some of Seattle’s best offerings.

05/22/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld