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

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A Fiendish Conversation with Brandi Carlile

Don't tell this singer-songwriter that the Northwest can't be country.

11/19/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A Fiendish Conversation with Shaun Scott

The rising filmmaker co-curates a photo exhibit about Seattle activism, from Occupy to WTO, at M.I.A. Gallery.

08/01/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with James Whetzel

Linger long enough at Seattle Center's International Fountain and you may hear bhangra music pumping nearby, seemingly synced with the jets of water. The fountain has its own DJ: James Whetzel.

07/26/2012 By Ana Sofia Knauf

(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

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A Fiendish Conversation with Moses Yim

We chat with the star of Yellow Face about Asian Americans in media…and Bruce Lee.

07/11/2012 By Rachel Walls

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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

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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

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Reggie Watts

Meet the man behind the ’fro.

05/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Cheryl Waters

We talk tunes with the KEXP DJ and live-in-studio coordinator.

05/16/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Lauren Weedman

We talk dolphins and drugs before the comic actress debuts her new one-woman show.

05/10/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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A Fiendish Conversation with Kenny G

We chat with the smoothest of sax men before his string of Jazz Alley shows.

04/23/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld