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.

Music Fest

Early Lineup for Heineken CityArts Fest 2012 Announced

Highlights include: David Byrne and St. Vincent at 5th Ave, and Ghostland Observatory in the Laser Dome.

07/24/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Fest

Slide Show: Capitol Hill Block Party 2012

We highlight some of the best moments of this year’s fest.

07/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Music Fest

Capitol Hill Block Party 2012 Picks

Who to catch on the Hill this weekend.

07/18/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Father John Misty

We talk to the former Fleet Foxes drummer about his solo career, frontman bravado, and rice cakes.

07/17/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Star Sightings

Get Coffee from Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis

The stars of the The Campaign will be serving java in Pike Place Market this Thursday.

07/17/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Goooooooal!

A Sounders Fan’s Guide to Chelsea

Things to know before the Champions League winners take the pitch.

07/12/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Film News

Sundance Holds Film Workshop with Lynn Shelton and Todd Haynes

Learn how to make short films in this Sunday session.

07/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

Brazilian Beats and Food Trucks at Olympic Sculpture Park

Seattle Art Museum launches its "Get Out" summer series this Thursday with a picnic in the park.

07/09/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Tonya Lockyer

We talk to Velocity Dance’s executive director about a summer of dance festivals at "maximum velocity."

07/05/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer in the City

A Guide to Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Seattle

The fun starts July 11.

07/03/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Ali Marcus’s Americana Hotel

We highlight a June release that belongs in heavy rotation.

06/29/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Only the Essentials

Tools of the Trade: Tyler Carson’s Stroh Violin

In our new series, we look at the unusual tools that help artists get the job done.

06/29/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Editor's Pick

Dum Dum Girls and Craft Spells Play Little Big Show #3

The girls will make you smile after the boys bring you down.

06/26/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

St. Vincent + David Byrne, Rufus Wainwright Coming in October

A killer collaboration and a cultured Canuck.

06/25/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts....Now.

Met Picks: Natalie Merchant with SSO, Seattle Pride Parade, Spectrum Dance’s Love

The top 10 things to see or do this weekend.

06/21/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Donald Byrd

We chat with Spectrum Dance’s artistic director about sex, love, and making movies.

06/21/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Power of Pop Culture

Points of Reference: Jonathan Coulton’s Artifical Heart

In our new series, we chat with artists about what pop culture shaped their latest work.

06/20/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alert

Fremont Outdoor Cinema to Sell Season Passes on Groupon

Don’t miss Wednesday’s one-day-only sale.

06/19/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Sound of Science

A Crash Course on Stephen Hawking

What has the world’s most famous physicist been up to recently, besides visiting Seattle?

06/14/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Gift Ideas

5 Father’s Day Weekend Outings

Thank that special guy by taking him out on the town.

06/13/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld