Music
Despite the sunny skies and a heavy early crowd, Bumbershoot got off
Despite the sunny skies and a heavy early crowd, Bumbershoot got off to a bit of a rough…
Music
It seems that the Bumbershoot organizers have figured out how best to
It seems that the Bumbershoot organizers have figured out how best to use their newish footprint, which shifted…
Music
Decisions, decisions. They can be crippling at a festival like Bumbershoot. For
Decisions, decisions. They can be crippling at a festival like Bumbershoot. For three days multiple stages, food carts,…
Music
When Death Cab for Cutie takes the Bumbershoot Mainstage for its Sunday-night
When Death Cab for Cutie takes the Bumbershoot Mainstage for its Sunday-night headlining performance, the band will be…
Music
Music festivals are difficult undertakings. I know this firsthand. As music editor
Music festivals are difficult undertakings. I know this firsthand. As music editor at Willamette Week from 2003 to…
Music
A few years ago, Rocky Votolato found himself in a frustrating, and
A few years ago, Rocky Votolato found himself in a frustrating, and familiar, creative space. A solo artist…
Music
Discerning the influence of Barsuk Records is, for me, a very personal
Discerning the influence of Barsuk Records is, for me, a very personal affair. Looking at the Seattle label’s…
News
The drawing to the right is a fitting image to open this
The drawing to the right is a fitting image to open this year’s Best of Seattle issue. It…
Music
When the Head and the Heart recorded its debut album, the Seattle
When the Head and the Heart recorded its debut album, the Seattle group was still taking shape. What…
Music
Only a few months ago, Alexandra Niedzialkowski and her Cumulus bandmates launched
Only a few months ago, Alexandra Niedzialkowski and her Cumulus bandmates launched a Kickstarter with a charming video,…
Music
It’s tempting to employ a bit of hyperbole and call the Timber!
It’s tempting to employ a bit of hyperbole and call the Timber! Outdoor Music Fest a tremendous success.…
Music
It’s a bit of a letdown to have Shannon Stephens announce the
It’s a bit of a letdown to have Shannon Stephens announce the release of a new EP by…
Music
Casual fans who missed the Postal Service’s Seattle performance last week can
Casual fans who missed the Postal Service’s Seattle performance last week can fill the gaping holes in their…
Music
Andy Fitts just announced the upcoming release of his debut album, Smoky
Andy Fitts just announced the upcoming release of his debut album, Smoky Wilds. And while you might not…
Arts & Culture
Computer Chess Runs Fri., July 26–Thurs., Aug. 1 at Varsity. Not rated.
Computer Chess Runs Fri., July 26–Thurs., Aug. 1 at Varsity. Not rated. 92 minutes. Andrew Bujalski filmed Computer…
Music
There was never any doubt that Drew Grow could fill a room
There was never any doubt that Drew Grow could fill a room with his voice, or that he…
Music
The rough translation of the Somali phrase Iska Dhaaf is “to let
The rough translation of the Somali phrase Iska Dhaaf is “to let it go,” and that is just…
Music
Shelby Earl loves metaphor. And she does not abandon a metaphor easily.
Shelby Earl loves metaphor. And she does not abandon a metaphor easily. More than two years after releasing…
News
Seattle Weekly is very pleased — and I am incredibly relieved —
Seattle Weekly is very pleased — and I am incredibly relieved — to announce the addition of two…
Music
“Did you read that interview with Kanye West in The New York
“Did you read that interview with Kanye West in The New York Times?” It is a sunny Wednesday…