Metallica’s WorldWired Tour Heats Up Portland
Metallica w/ Jim Breuer Moda Center, Portland, OR 12.05.18 The major Metallica spectacle started off with emcee and comedian Jim Breuer hosting audience contests, but—after and hour and 15 minutes of people wondering if the show was still happening—9:15 p.m. rolled...
Robert DeLong’s Infamous Control
Robert DeLong w/DJ Kryspin The Crocodile, Seattle, WA 11.21.18 If you’ve ever talked to anyone who’s seen Robert DeLong live before, you’ve probably heard about the Wii remote. Infamous for playing his music with a wide variety unconventional instruments—Wii remotes,...
Jorja Smith Is Next Level Live
Jorja Smith w/ Ravyn Lenae Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA 11.19.18 When the Black Panther soundtrack dropped earlier this year, it felt like the whole world zeroed in on it. A project of Kendrick Lamar, The Weekend, and SZA, the album was meant to feature some of the most...
Welcome Home Katie Kuffel
Katie Kuffel w/ DATENITE and Arthur James Sunset Tavern, Seattle, WA 11.15.18 After a wildly successful trip up and down the west coast to promote her latest release, Take It Up, Katie Kuffel put a bow on her tour with a homecoming show at The Sunset, including...
Slywave Hits Straight Through The Heart
Joywave and Sir Sly w/ Donna Missal Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA 11.09.18 There are some moments in life when all the stars seem to align, everything falls into place, and something is just right. That’s how I felt when I saw Sir Sly and Joywave (i.e. “Slywave”)...
#20GAYTEEN Is Real At Troye Sivan’s Bloom Tour
Troye Sivan w/ Kim Petras and Carlie Hanson Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA 11.07.18 "This room is the future," declared 23-year-old Troye Sivan to a sold-out crowd at Seattle's Paramount Theatre, and his words couldn't have been truer. Supporting the release of his...