Cyra Wirth talks about her debut album, the musical companionship that fostered it, and the pitfalls of turning your emotional struggles into art.

“Hardcore pop” artist TeZATalks graciously breaks down her long-awaited debut LP and digs deep into the years of turmoil that led her there.

Seattle's rising Black Ends talk about their beginnings, their hyper-anticipated debut album, and the process of turning alienation into art.

Fresh noise-rock trio Anthers discuss their debut EP Pedigree Pig, their history, and their collaborative creative process.

Seattle’s Beautiful Freaks chat about their upcoming record, their origins, and the riotous chaos of their live shows.

Alie Byland speaks about her new record, her tumultuous past, and the way music can replace a lost faith.

Rising rapper Oblé Reed talks about his false start, the definition of Seattle hip-hop, and the virtues of supporting your community.

Photographer Luciano Ratto talks about his new book, how he captured a thrilling pocket of Seattle’s post-pandemic DIY scene, and how he breached his comfort zone in the process.

Alex and Kendra, the couple behind Telehealth, talk about their embracement of new wave, their facetious branding, and the meaning behind the joke.

WASH talks to Vera production coordinator JJ Johnson on the revitalization of the Black Lodge as an all-ages space.