Cyra Wirth
Belltown Bloom
A breakdown of 2023’s Belltown Bloom!
Lightweight Champion’s Valley is Resonant, Confident Alt-Country
Lightweight Champion serve up remarkably self-assured alt-country on their debut EP.
“My Own Dead / Song for a Sickhead” Prove Black Ends Don’t Miss
Black Ends’ new songs deliver expected greatness while also showcasing exciting new avenues for the band.
La Fonda At The Dinner Table
La Fonda talk about their new album, and what it means to put your all into being a band.
PLAYLIST: 10 Songs FOR FEBRUARY 2023
Some of our favorite music that came out of Washington in February 2023. This month’s playlist features releases from The Whags, TV Star, and The Sons of Rainier.
REVIEW: Spiral XP - It’s Been a While
Shoegaze quintet Spiral XP return with a raucous collection of thoughtfully-executed tunes.
Westmoreland Feels It All
Zach Alva of Westmoreland speaks on his debut album, Latino Ballroom, offering a glimpse into the well of loss and love that inspired it.
Coral Grief is Lucid Dreaming
Dream-pop trio Coral Grief talk about their young career, their excellent new EP and the prospect of touring for the first time.
LIVE JOURNAL 2/3/23: Stetson Heat Seeker, Bad Optics, Zookraught @ CONOR BYRNE PUB
PLAYLIST: 10 Songs For January ‘23
10 locally-sourced tracks we’re listening to at WASH this month, featuring new releases from Spiral XP, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Sandrider, and more.
PLAYLIST: 10 songs for December ‘22
10 locally-sourced tracks we're listening to at WASH this month. Featuring new music from Tacoma's Wendell, Seattle's Sealife, Salt Lick, Racoma, and more.
An Elegy For The Victory Lounge
A moment of reflection on the end of a Seattle institution, and the community that will continue to thrive without it.
REVIEW: Rainbow Coalition Death Cult - United States of Amnesia
Rainbow Coalition Death Cult, a Seattle hardcore supergroup featuring members of Black Ends and Tax Evader, triumph on their confrontational debut LP.
REVIEW: Sam Parkin - With Friends
Sam Parkin’s With Friends, a cassette release of two fantastic EPs, captures his unique architectural spin on folk rock.
INTERVIEW: Racoma
Racoma talk about their quiescent new record and the difficult circumstances that led to its creation.
Juliette Finds the Silver Lining
The Seattle electronic musician and recent DJ extraordinaire chats about the pitfalls of rapid success and the drive to succeed on his own terms.
INTERVIEW: Mt Fog
Mt Fog, aka Carolyn B, chats about her upcoming record Spells of Silence and the years of work it took to arrive there.
Bow Down to ARCHIE, Seattle’s Introverted Pop Empress
ARCHIE talks about her stunning Capitol Hill Block Party performance and the arduous work required to be an independent pop artist.
Hurry Up, Snufkin is the Chiptune/Math-Rock Fusion You Know You Need
Hurry Up, Snufkin’s members talk about the methods behind their music, and the virtues of trying something new and difficult.
Emily Stranger’s Labor of Love
Seattle Artist Emily Stranger Talks Knocking on Doors, Social Media, and “Joe Biden!”