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InterviewsSep 25, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Eva Walker of The Black Tones Shares Her Thoughts About "Brain Brain"
Described as a musical Batman and Robin, twin siblings Eva and Cedrick Walker are the embodiment of trust and having each other's back. As the two leading members of The Black Tones, the band wouldn't exist without either member. Seven years after their critically acclaimed debut LP, Cobain and Cornbread, The Black Tones are moving forward with a new process, with Eva taking the reins of their latest project, Diamond Ruby Night. So far, the band has released two singles, "Bombs" and now "Brain,
EventsSep 23, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
MAGMA FEST Lineup Announcement
MAGMA Fest, Hollow Earth Radio’s annual music celebration, has announced the dates for its 2026 festival and the full lineup of performances. For the first time, Magma Fest will be held on Halloween at The Black Lodge located in Eastlake. We are dubbing this year's event MAGMA-Ween!
InterviewsSep 21, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Rob Janicke Talks His Book "SLACKER" and How Music Can Change Your Life
1991 was a landmark year for music. Nirvana's Nevermind, Pearl Jam's Ten, Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Metallica's Black Album - the list goes on... 1991 felt like lightning in a bottle that changed the course of Generation X and the generations that followed. However, how did this happen? 1991, the year that punk (or grunge) broke, didn't happen out of nowhere. For that strike, a perfect storm of circumstances led to an alternative music explosion
Local MusicSep 18, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Ani Jan Debuts New Single "Half Life of My Love"
A multi-hyphenate artist, Ani jan fuses poetry, Middle Eastern, grunge, and trip-hop notes to craft something special. Drawing on influences like LAMB, Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead, and more, Ani jan is finding her place in the new trip-hop zeitgeist. A little over a year after the release of her debut album, Heartbeat of the City, Ani jan is ready to unveil a new project. The launch begins with her new single, "Half Life of My Love," a dreamy ode to the "ruminators in denial." Ani jan st
Local MusicSep 11, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Album Retrospective: 25 Years of Stone Gossard's 'Bayleaf'
"Bayleaf represents the idea/concept of a child who doesn't understand why there's a hard old leaf in his pasta sauce, and only later comes to understand how that leaf imparts a special flavor/seasoning. Enough metaphors." The press sheet for Bayleaf is an unusual one. The then-34-year-old Stone Gossard writes about his debut solo album with a hint of hesitation. He leads with his age, then casually states his name. He also makes sure to thank his main collaborators, Ty Wilman and Pete Droge (w
InterviewsAug 30, 2026DJ deedub
"Down with the Empire": No More Death Stars is ready for a California Funeral
No More Death Stars talk Beach Boys, punk, and their new record. "I just want to make rad records that people have a real response to, and I need just enough money to do that, that's all I need."
Local MusicAug 28, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
The Black Tones Drop "Bombs" Ahead of New Album
It has been seven years since the release of The Black Tones' critically acclaimed debut LP, Cobain and Cornbread. In 2019, the band had a lot to say about the then-current state of affairs and life in general, with hard-hitting songs like "The Key of Black (They Want Us Dead)," "Rivers Jordan," and "Plaid Pants." Infusing rock & roll, blues, activism, Pacific Northwest sensibility, and Southern soul into their work, The Black Tones' family affair paved the way for a new era of Seattle music whi
Local MusicAug 21, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Brittany Davis Invites Listeners "Behind the Door" With New Single
Brittany Davis has always been profoundly candid in her music. Both her full-length albums, Image Issues and Black Thunder, are sonic films that transport listeners into the depths of Brittany's mind. Her aptly named new single, "Behind the Door," remains true to form and continues the spiritual jazz direction that emerged through the improvised sessions of Black Thunder. The album nods toward luminaries such as Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and is the product of creative
Local MusicAug 14, 2026Guest User
Album Retrospective: 'Regional Zeal, Mouth Music From Olympia, Washington'
A few weeks back, I finally became the proud owner of an album I had been searching for for a while: Regional Zeal, Mouth Music From Olympia, Washington. Given that I am an avid collector of PNW music and, at the same time, have a fondness for all experimental music, this was something I needed to own. Released in 1982 via Palace of Lights, this is a compilation of, you guessed it, mouth music. Basically, it is experimental abstract pieces made with looped vocals, singing, multi-tracking, proce
Local MusicAug 10, 2026Adriana Gomez-Weston
Cat Valley Brings the House Down With "Landlord"
If there ever was a song for the times, Cat Valley's new single, "Landlord," fits the bill. Have you ever been pissed that your calls to maintenance have gone unanswered? Have you ever been pissed that your rent has gone up for no reason? Have you ever been pissed that landlords exist at all? The Bellingham-based band hopes you find catharsis with their new track that puts to music what a lot of us have been feeling. After a decade together, Cat Valley is back and more pissed than ever. Known f
InterviewsAug 5, 2026DJ deedub
"We've become like intertwined vines": Mt. Fog’s Carolyn B. on late-blooming saints and growing together as a band
As you would expect from a Hildegard of Bingen superfan, Mt. Fog lead singer and keyboardist Carolyn B. starts our conversation off with a quote from her: Do not lay on more strain than the body can endure, and moderate straining and abstinence bring nothing useful to the soul. Given her frenetic 2026 — Releasing a new, well-received Mt. Fog album, playing shows around the Northwest with a fall tour of the Northeast planned, and organizing a one-night festival celebrating Hildegard — you might
Aug 2, 2026Bryer Valentine
Can’t handle big crowds? You may want to avoid this Seattle park on August 29th, 2026
Sonny Moore, better known by his stage name Skrillex, has been teasing the announcement of a Seattle show on social media this summer by posting cryptic messages like “Seattle?” on his X account or sharing a glitched-out photo of Gas Works Park on his Instagram story. This tactic did successfully work to build hype, aided by the fact that Moore has not performed in Seattle since Bumbershoot in 2012. The closest that he’s come to Seattle since then was in 2019 at the now-retired Paradiso Festiva