Farewell 2010s

Seattle, You've Changed...Here's Why

Between legal weed and "the Cloud," the last 10 years in this city were a purple haze. Here's what happened.

12/30/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Artist Interview

Julia Shapiro Talks Her Solo Album, the Outback, and Third Eye Blind

The Chastity Belt lead singer plays her official album release show tonight.

06/27/2019 By Stefan Milne

Now Hear This

Shana Cleveland's Album Is a California Space Dream

The La Luz singer's solo LP, Night of the Worm Moon, finds her working in sci-fi folk mode.

03/28/2019 By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work October 1–4

A talk with Sally Field, a curious seven-year-old, and a pre-Lit Crawl bash.

10/01/2018 By Aly Brady

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Dude York's Peter Richards

The Seattle indie rock trio looks to live up to its self-proclaimed title of "America's band" with the release of 'Sincerely.'

02/21/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Tacocat's 'Lost Time'

Tacocat expertly mixes the fun and frustration of the current Seattle climate on its April LP.

05/12/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Shannon Perry of Gazebos

The rocker and tattoo artist preps for the release of her band's Hardly Art debut, 'Die Alone.'

02/17/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: April 13–19

Bellevue Arts Museum showcases Jana Brevick’s ingenious metal work and EMP's Pop Conference gets weird: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/13/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Atoosa Moinzadeh

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro

The singer discusses Time to Come Home, tech bros, inverted boredom, and school picture day.

03/24/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Grammys, Chastity Belt, and Suh on the Seahawks?

Featuring additional musical performances by Will Ferrell, Jack Black, and Arcade Fire's Will Butler.

02/09/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Top 10 Seattle Albums of 2014

From the Seattle Symphony to Shabazz Palaces to Tacocat, the best local music the year had to offer

12/29/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: S's 'Cool Choices'

Get wrapped up in the melancholy of the year's best breakup record.

09/30/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with S's Jenn Ghetto

The emotionally raw singer brings in a band (and Chris Walla) for her Hardly Art debut Cool Choices.

09/23/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: La Luz's 'It's Alive'

On its first LP, La Luz offers up surf rock that suits Seattle.

10/30/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with the Moondoggies' Kevin Murphy

The local folk rock favorite invites fans to skate along with 'Adios I'm a Ghost.'

08/06/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld