Holiday Dread

David Bazan Is Dreaming of a Dark Christmas

The singer-songwriter explores the beautiful sorrow of the season on 'Dark Sacred Night' and attempts to cope with the Christian right in the age of Trump.

12/15/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Suicide Squeeze's David Dickenson

The founder of the Seattle indie record label discusses its 20th anniversary.

08/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: May 23–30

Words from Lindy West and Sherman Alexie, the tradition of Northwest Folklife Festival, and a non-Sasquatch indie rock alternative.

05/23/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week May 9–15

Catch new music from Damien Jurado, the Thermals, and Karl Blau, Rory Scovel's comedy, and film from the trans community.

05/09/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: March 28–April 3

It's a week of thrifty celebration for Tacocat, Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Sub Pop, and Pratt Fine Arts Center.

03/28/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week March 14–20

Deep Sea Diver reveals its 'Secrets,' Lauren Weedman discusses her new book with Dan Savage, and Morgan Taylor shares kiddie stories that (actually) rock.

03/14/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Ticket Alerts

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Plan Surprise Release Show at Neumos on Friday

The hip-hop duo unveils 'This Unruly Mess I've Made' with a free concert and Amazon live stream.

02/24/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week January 18–24

Awaken your inner folk fan with Langhorne Slim, mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Lindy West, and spend a family weekend with Children's Film Festival Seattle and Math Moves!.

01/18/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: January 11–17

Get a musical sugar rush from Tangerine, laugh at Andy Kindler's loathing, and heat things up with Marilyn Monroe.

01/11/2016 By Scott Johnson Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Say Hi

Eric Elbogen returns to the vampire pop realm with 'Bleeders Digest.'

10/29/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: April 6–12

Questlove spins records at Neumos and the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival showcases black filmmakers: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

04/06/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld and Atoosa Moinzadeh

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: March 16–22

'The James Franco Review' debuts, punk on St. Patrick's Day, and Moisture Festival's Vaudevillian flair: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

03/16/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

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Cheap Week Seattle: March 9–15

Hip-hop collective Doomtree takes Neumos, Seattle Jewish Film Festival returns for year 20, and the female spirit of 'Bell Jar': the best ways to spend your week without spending much

03/09/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Ticket Alert

Allen Stone Plans 5 Shows Across Seattle to Celebrate His New Album

Get psyched for the soul singer's new album 'Radius' with April's Evolution of an Artist series.

02/17/2015 By Seth Sommerfeld

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Cheap Week Seattle: January 19–25

A performance with aluminum dinosaurs, hypnotic post-rock, and socially motivated standup: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

01/19/2015 By Darren Davis

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Cheap Week Seattle: November 17–23

Pie and poetry, frenzied noise pop, and an esteemed New York choreographer sets up shop in town: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

11/17/2014 By Darren Davis

Bang for Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: September 22–28

Social media selects the art at the Frye and Perfume Genius celebrates a new record at Sonic Boom: the best ways to spend your week without spending much

09/22/2014 By Seth Sommerfeld