Photo Credit: Rachel Bright A portion of ticket sales will be donated to non-profit, Peace Sisters Tour dates + tickets below and here. An electric, searing memoir by the original rebel girl and legendary front woman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Out May 14, 2024, with Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Rebel Girl book …
Perfect Blue tells a disorienting story of self delusion, reality weaving, and over-romanticizing to the edge of our own destruction and misery. This five track EP wastes no time diving deep into our dark desire to be wanted, purely and perfectly. With intentionally oversaturated and distorted orchestration shifted against an exposing reality, we struggle to parse …
Whalien are the coolest and this is their awesome new song. They’ve got a new album. Whale Tales, coming out on Saturday. They live in Seattle, but don’t hold that against them. https://www.facebook.com/whalienmusichttps://www.whalienmusic.com/https://linktr.ee/whalienmusic
On Friday October 6 I ventured again to Seattle’s foremost punk club, El Corazon. This time it was to see one of my favorite ska bands Big D & the Kids Table. Hailing from Boston, Big D is fronted by the dynamic David McWane. They opened their set with LAX and a circle pit immediately …
When Seattle’s music and arts festival, Bumbershoot, rolls around every Labor Day weekend… I feel bittersweet pangs of poignancy. As I now write of it from 2,400 miles away, I’ve realized that my fuzzy-warm memories have even more to do with the festival’s site – the Seattle Center. The magic, the always-pleasant atmosphere of that …
YouTube description: “50 years ago Chicago released the classic Feeling Stronger Every Day on their 1973 album, Chicago VI. It was written by trombonist James Pankow and bassist/vocalist Peter Cetera, who was going through a divorce at the time. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 list and was the first single from …
Terror/Cactus photos by Holly Homan “…The last band I saw was Terror/Cactus. Terror/Cactus is the mastermind of one Martín Selasco who was born in Buenos Aires, raised in Miami but now resides in Seattle. These guys were fascinating. Think Nairobi Trio (find them on YouTube if you’re not familiar with them) meets Star Wars Storm …
Skating Polly photos by Holly Homan “…Next up was the band I came for, Skating Polly. I saw Skating Polly last spring at the Belltown Bloom Fest in Seattle and was very impressed with them. I was even more impressed this time. Skating Polly is another trio and young. Comprised of three siblings (sisters Peyton …
Wildermiss Photos by Holly Homan On the hazy afternoon of August 26 I trekked one-and-a-half hours from my north Seattle home down to Olympia to attend the South Sound Block Party. I arrived just before a trio called Wildermiss came on stage. Originally from Denver, but now based in Nashville, the band is fronted by …
Seattle’s JNA is releasing her full-length album “W.W.B.D?” TODAY! Listen to STARS ARE ON OUR SIDE and enjoy… JNA was the kind of young lady who would listen to John Coltrane and Duke Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood” in order to chill out or escape her troubles. “Music has helped me get through some very dark times,” …
Chris Pierce is playing Portland’s Mississippi Studios on September 6, coming up! Portland, ORMississippi StudiosSeptember 6, 2023‘LET ALL WHO WILL’ TOUR https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3929723/chris-pierce-portland-mississippi-studios With his new album, Let All Who Will, acclaimed Los Angeles singer and songwriter Chris Pierce delivers a powerful set of songs that amplify unheralded voices and aim to bring us together across …
Northwest rock legend and longtime friend of East Portland Blog, Jim Basnight, is headed back to Portland for three action-packed live shows during the weekend of August 26th and 27th. These will be great shows. Be sure to check him out! (https://jimbasnightmusic.com/) The full Jim Basnight Band will appear on Saturday, August 26th at Paradise …
Screenings, Conversation, Q&A and Book Signings Confirmed for Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle With Co-Authors Josh Mills & Pat Thomas NPR’s “Fresh Air “Rave Review Calls Ernie in Kovacsland “..A Combination Art Museum and Treasure Chest” LOS ANGELES, CA (THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023) – The Estate of Ernie Kovacs and Fantagraphics books announced today that West Coast in-person …
Space Needle was created during the post-covid reopening of Seattle. Whalien wanted to express the frustration felt by many people who were made to feel like they were worthless to a capitalist system. Thus the chorus, “sacrifice, sacrifice”. Through a country-rock lens, Whalien is able to tell this tale with a radio-friendly, sweet, sugary flavor. …
Happy Valley, Oregon – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – A music festival globally renowned for its environmental sustainability practices, Pickathon announces a huge step towards the future of a truly Zero Emissions festival. Partnering with Toyota Racing Development (TRD USA) and the Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association (PNTDA), Pickathon 2023 will be the first ever music festival to use a Hydrogen …
I heard this lady, the amazing Paloma, a bit ago playing live at an art fair on West Seattle’s Alki beach. Just herself and a guitar – dreamy jazz standards, Latin, Brazilian, French – classics from all over – and a few originals that sounded like they were supposed to be there with them. I …
Photo Credit: Marc Walker DENGUE FEVER CONFIRMS WEST COAST TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF FORTHCOMING SEPTEMBER 15TH ALBUM, TING MONG Cambodian and American Rock Band Hit the Road In Support of First New Album in More Than Eight Years Beginning in Menlo Park, Ca. at The Guild Theatre Official Videos for first two Ting Mong …
Put your head in the vice, demanded the uniformed figure twice. Or I will squeeze your balls under my jackboot, with firmness and without emotion, either will suit. Our torture methods will force you to cooperate. You acquiesce or we target your mate. If you prefer, the instructions will consist of a haiku. We want …
It’s May 6 and I’m headed to another show for the third time in 4 days. This time it’s the Reverend Horton Heat with the Delta Bombers & Dusty 45s supporting. So off I went to Seattle’s foremost punk club, El Corazon. When I arrived Seattle’s legendary Dusty 45s were already on stage and the …
All Photos by Holly Homan. On the evening of May 5 I had the honor of finally seeing the infamous Pussy Riot. For those of you not in the know, Pussy Riot is fronted by Nadya Tolokonnikov who was imprisoned in 2012 for two years in Russia for openly criticizing the Putin regime. She is …
As a band favoured in Seattle’s folk music history, the painfully beautiful Fleet Foxes debut studio album marks the first triumph in a body of work like no other. Even 15 years after its initial release, the 2008 self-titled album is considered a modern classic. Fleet Foxes find a sweet spot which establishes this album …
At its heart, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment. The joy of improvisation keeps the music fresh, and the fun of crafting ideas on the fly keeps the musicians on their toes. This true spirit of bluegrass infuses the self-titled record from Mighty Poplar, a new all-star roots project …
Photo Credit: Nicolas Stokes TITLE TRACK & VIDEO “CIRCLE OF SIGNS” FROM FORTHCOMING EP OUT NOW LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, SELF-PRODUCED EP CIRCLE OF SIGNS IS DUE OUT APRIL 28 PRE-ORDER THE EP HERE Psych-folk singer-songwriter MarieeSiou will hit the road this May across the West Coast with support from Kacey Johansing and Angelica Rockne on select dates. See a …
Photo by alexandre saraiva carniato Biking is an activity that has been around for centuries. It provides a great way to explore the outdoors, stay fit, and enjoy the fresh air. However, with so many different types of bikes available, it can be a challenge to find the perfect one that matches your lifestyle and …
This new song, ‘Come at Me’ is about fate and the role it plays in the complexity of our lives, for better or worse. The gloryBots upcoming album will deal with the harsh reality of our times.
Session filmed as part Of Vevo’s Original Content Series, Ctrl Macklemore’s forthcoming album BEN to be released March 3rd Vevo announces Macklemore as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with a performance of his latest single, “HEROES,” taken from his forthcoming studio album BEN, set for worldwide release on March 3rd. Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights the …
February 24,2023 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, rising Seattle rapper Highway releases single and video for “Jet”, a track that effortlessly summons the grandeur of his tarmac-strutting lifestyle via Victor Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. Alongside the slick single and video release you can also catch Highway in Supreme’s new collection with long time …
SixTwoSeven is an alt rock powerhouse from Gig Harbor, WA. “Refuse” and “Days of Our Lives” are their recent releases. You’re gonna love them and the video too. They will be releasing more music in March and over the summer. Their chameleon’s name is Cooper. https://www.facebook.com/SixTwoSeven627/
Seattle rapper Highway has just released “Sin City,” a hypnotic new single drenched in braggadocio and opulence. Listen HERE via Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Featuring a slurred melody and flamboyant flexes, Highway’s latest dose of excess is his first release since dropping 2022’s acclaimed 5-track Livin Like That EP. Sliding over an opiate synth loop, Highway unspools images of luxury and danger, a pairing befitting …