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

Father John Misty and the Walkmen Headline Little Big Show #5

The fundraising concert series enters its second year in style.

10/29/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Susan Robb

For her latest interactive installation, the Seattle artist turns to Skype to sculpt.

10/26/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

John Roderick and Friends Crash the Showbox

The Long Winters front man brings his famous music and comedy pals to town.

10/25/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Braden Abraham

One of the hottest young theater directors in town takes on Tennessee Williams.

10/24/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Visual Art

The Unfelt Tremors of Mw [Moment Magnitude]

Frye Art Museum's latest exhibit only registers as a rumble.

10/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Festival

Slide Show: City Arts Fest 2012

We sprinted around town to capture some of the best moments of City Arts Fest 2012.

10/22/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Festival

Mapping Out City Arts Fest 2012

It's all about knowing where to go (literally).

10/16/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Ryan Lewis

More than just Macklemore's producer, do-everything-man Lewis talks about building a hip-hop empire.

10/09/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Concerts

'Searching for Sugar Man' in Seattle

Experience the mystery of a lost '70s music legend.

10/09/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Festival

A Roadmap to Reverb Festival

Ballard hosts more than 50 bands from around Seattle for one low price this Saturday.

10/04/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Fall Arts

Secure Our Borders! Canadian Musicians Invade Seattle

The influx starts tonight with Rufus Wainwright at Benaroya Hall.

10/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Seapony's 'Falling'

For its second album, Seapony rides a wave of surf pop melancholy.

09/28/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Fest

Preview: 15th Annual Local Sightings Festival

Hipster romance and hoop dreams play out during the Film Forum's festival of regional filmmakers.

09/27/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Festival

An Outsider's Guide to Decibel Festival 2012

A look at the electronic music fest's performers, parties, and panels.

09/26/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Festivals

Top 5 Seattle Design Festival Events

Infographic poster shows and design-driven pub trivia are highlights of this weekend's festival.

09/20/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Ring in the New Year with Pickwick

Finish up 2012 with Seattle's finest soul band; tickets go on sale Friday.

09/19/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film Anniversary

It's Been 20 Years Since 'Singles'

Cameron Crowe's ode to Gen X romance can almost legally drink its angst away.

09/18/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Points of Reference

Trieu Tran's True Story: From Saigon to The Newsroom

We chat with the actor-playwright about the influences on his new solo show Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam.

09/13/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Head and the Heart's Josiah Johnson

We catch up with the folksy frontman before the band's homecoming gig at the Paramount.

09/12/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Get Lit

Northwest Bookfest 2012 in Kirkland

Catch the Northwest's finest literary talents on display.

09/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld