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

Ticket Giveaway

One-Day Deal: Win Tickets to See Reignwolf

Seattle's howling blues guitarist headlines the Neptune this Saturday. Enter by 5pm today to win.

11/21/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

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

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

Interview

Sera Cahoone Keeps Calm on 'Deer Creek Canyon'

The Seattle singer-songwriter couples past sorrows and future optimism on her new record.

10/23/2012 By Katie Vincent

Local Talent

Putting 826 Seattle's Journalism Club to Work

The nonprofit’s bright young writers interview Portland songwriter Laura Gibson. Dolphins come up, naturally.

10/17/2012 Edited by Laura Dannen With 826 Seattle

Seattle Music News

Seattle Rock Orchestra's Arcade Fire Double Feature

Catch a preview of the orchestra's upcoming concert live on KEXP this afternoon.

08/21/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Music News

David Bazan Celebrates Control's 10th Anniversary with Tour

The artist formerly known as Pedro the Lion brings his most acclaimed album to the Neptune.

08/20/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Power of Pop Culture

Points of Reference: Sharon Van Etten’s 'Tramp'

The melancholy songwriter shares the pop culture that shaped her latest album. (Two words: Iggy Pop.)

08/02/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Seattle Sound

Album of the Month: Lemolo's 'The Kaleidoscope'

Sweet dreams are made of this. The Seattle dream-pop duo is hard at work soothing our souls with its debut.

07/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

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

Coming Soon: The Shins, Radiolab, and Yeasayer

Tickets for three big STG Presents shows go on sale this Friday and Saturday.

05/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Reggie Watts

Meet the man behind the ’fro.

05/31/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

Books & Talks

Met Pick: Sarah Vowell at Neptune Theatre

The NPR wit has uncovered the feisty side of Puritans; with her latest book, she takes on Hawaii’s bloody past.

03/06/2012 By Allison Williams

Concert Preview

Four Concerts to Catch This Weekend

Two CD release parties, one rock orchestra, and the return of G. Love and Special Sauce.

02/29/2012 By Laura Dannen

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Damien Jurado

In our new Q&A series, we chat with local artists and performers about their craft. Up next: Seattle’s "folk-boom godfather."

02/15/2012 By Seth Sommerfeld

The Weekend Starts...Now.

Met Picks: Allen Stone and Seattle Rock Orchestra, The Callers, David Lynch Retrospective

The top 10 things to see or do this weekend.

01/12/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Ticket Giveaway

Win Two Tickets to Jane Birkin’s Tribute to Serge Gainsbourg

The British chanteuse honors her late lover—and rallies on behalf of Japan.

11/08/2011 By Laura Dannen

Ticket Giveaway

Win Two Tickets to Visqueen’s Final Performance

They’re wrapping it up after 10 years of shredding.

11/01/2011 By Laura Dannen

Ticket Giveaway

Win Two Tickets to See Friendly Fires

The British dance-punk trio lights up the Neptune next week.

10/13/2011 By Seattle Met Staff