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.

Experimental pop artist Liam’s Neighborhood talks about is new album, Farm Wars, his unlikely mentor, and the planting of many things.

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.

Mandi Kimes talks about her synth-pop project Lane Lines, her newest record, and the importance of self-promotion.

Zookraught, one of the Seattle’s favorite DIY punk bands, talk with WASH about their latest EP, GRIP IT SHAKE IT, the stage antics that electrify their live shows, and honing in on their style as a group.

Seattle artist Cyra Wirth speaks with WASH about her latest EP, Tug of War. She shares some background on the project, thoughts on hyperpop, and the community she’s found within Seattle’s heavy queer music scene.

Seattle jazz/R&B sextet Day Soul Exquisite talk about their music, the serendipity of their origins, and the strength they find in being with each other.

Thavoron sits down with WASH to talk about his new 7-track album and the attached short film, Tommy Loves You.

Daniel Lyon of Spirit Award talks about the band’s propulsive fourth record and the internal confrontations that backgrounded it.

La Fonda talk about their new album, and what it means to put your all into being a band.

Zach Alva of Westmoreland speaks on his debut album, Latino Ballroom, offering a glimpse into the well of loss and love that inspired it.

Racoma talk about their quiescent new record and the difficult circumstances that led to its creation.

The Seattle electronic musician and recent DJ extraordinaire chats about the pitfalls of rapid success and the drive to succeed on his own terms.

Mt Fog, aka Carolyn B, chats about her upcoming record Spells of Silence and the years of work it took to arrive there.

ARCHIE talks about her stunning Capitol Hill Block Party performance and the arduous work required to be an independent pop artist.

Emerging Seattle boy band, The Kerrys, speak on their early releases, breaking into live music, and freedom in making pop music.

TyeLeah talks with WASH about launching a solo career and shares the story of their debut single, “Do You Wanna (Get To Know Me).”

Emerging R&B artist, Adrian Milanio, speaks on seeking a future in music and building a legacy for both himself and Tacoma, the city he loves.

The beloved Bremerton band, Russian Blue, details the journey to their latest album, The Downpour, Perpetual, in an interview with WASH.

Nathan Smurthwaite of local bands “Fungal Abyss” and “Big City After Dark” speaks on band-hopping, the making of his latest solo album, “The Marrying Type” (self-proclaimed sad-bastard music), and fatherhood.