Ben Howard Brings The Unexpected To Seattle
Ben Howard w/ Wye Oak Paramount, Seattle, WA 09.21.18 A couple of years ago, with the world going through a heavy singer-songwriter phase—like when “Take Me to Church” blew up—Ben Howard’s name floated around a little too. And nothing solidifies fame like having a few...
Concert Preview: Miguel at WaMu!
Preview: Miguel WaMu Theater, Seattle, WA 09.28.18 Miguel is a name that’s been around for almost a decade now. Releasing his first album in 2010, he flew pretty under the radar until “Adorn” blew him up with the release of his second album two years later. In the...
OAR Feels Like Home in Seattle
OAR w/ Matt Nathanson and The New Respects Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA 09.18.18 "Cult following" is a term attributed to many things in the pop zeitgeist. Whether it be a book, TV show, comedian, or movie, it is becoming more used than ever. Perennial jam-rock favorites...
Concert Preview: Ben Howard
Preview: Ben Howard Paramount, Seattle, WA 09.21.18 Ben Howard is just the vibe Seattle needs right now. As Pumpkin Spice Lattes are being advertised again and the weather takes a turn for the cold, maybe it’s time we transition from sunny festival dance-pop back to...
Honne: Sweet Night Sounds
Honne w/ Hablot Brown Showbox, Seattle, WA 09.12.18 After launching to success around 2016 with “Warm on a Cold Night,” Honne have proven their mastery of a soft, warm, synth-heavy sound that seems made for the night. Now, two years later, that track still brings just...
Be More Kind Day with Frank Turner
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls w/ Bad Cop Bad Cop and Trapper Schoepp Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA 09.07.18 By proclamation of Seattle Mayor, Jenny Durkan, September 7th was “Be More Kind Day.” And it just so happens that Frank Turner's new album shares the same...