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.

Year-End Roundup

Seattle Met Asks: What Were Your Favorite Albums of 2012?

We asked our readers and Album of the Month winners for their top records of the year. No surprise who won...

12/12/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with David Bazan

The singer-songwriter revisits his Pedro the Lion past.

12/11/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Muse Returns to Rock KeyArena in February

The British rock superstars bring their "Madness" back to Seattle.

12/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music, Not Muzak

New Indie Christmas Albums

John Roderick and Jonathan Coulton put out a holiday record; Sufjan Stevens puts out five.

12/05/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Allen Stone

Seattle's new soul king talks about his Muppet dreams.

12/04/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: The Hoot Hoots' 'Feel the Cosmos'

Get happy with the Hoot Hoots' blissful power pop.

11/30/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with MC Geologic of Blue Scholars

The Seattle rapper breaks down why 2012 was a banner year for local hip-hop.

11/28/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Sherman Alexie and Friends Talk Basketball

Literature hits the hardwood at Seattle University.

11/28/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Brandi Carlile

Don't tell her the Northwest can't be country.

11/19/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Holiday Giveaway

Win 2012's Best Seattle Albums

All you have to do is tell us your favorite local record of 2012.

11/16/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Giveaway

Win Tickets to See Allen Stone, Shabazz Palaces and THEESatisfaction

It's just the beginning of our holiday-giveaway-palooza.

11/16/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Points of Reference

How Louis C.K. Shaped Ben Gibbard's 'Former Lives'

The Death Cab for Cutie frontman tells us how John Lennon and the perfection of 'Louie' informed his new solo record.

11/14/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

The Shins to Play Showbox at the Market for Under $20

Tickets go on sale (and will sell out) this Friday.

11/13/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ryan Boudinot

We chat about the end of the world with the Seattle author of Blueprints of the Afterlife.

11/12/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ellen Forney

The Seattle cartoonist, newly anointed a Stranger Genius, explores the relationship between art and pain.

11/08/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

Duff, Brandi Carlile, Mike McCready to Play Hendrix Tribute Show

'Scuse me while I kiss the Sky (Church).

11/07/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

'War Horse' Tickets Go On Sale November 18

The Tony Award winner trots into town in February.

11/06/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Zoe Scofield

We chat with half of dance-art duo zoe|juniper about their night(s) in a museum.

11/05/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's 'The Heist'

The Heist is more than a debut LP; it’s a proclamation.

10/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Matt Inman

The creator of webcomic The Oatmeal tackles the Internet's fascination with cats.

10/30/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld