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    Articles by Seth Sommerfeld
    Best of Seattle 2018: Arts & Entertainment
    Best of Seattle 2018: Arts & Entertainment
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 29, 2018 1:30 am

    Best Musical Act

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    Whitney Ballen Is a ‘Shooting Star’
    Whitney Ballen Is a ‘Shooting Star’
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 22, 2018 1:30 am

    The destinctive-voiced Isaquah singer-songwriter comes into her own on her new album ‘You’re a Shooting Star, I’m a Sinking Ship.’

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    Death Cab for Cutie Doesn’t Connect on ‘Thank You For Today’
    Death Cab for Cutie Doesn’t Connect on ‘Thank...
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 17, 2018 3:30 pm

    While it’d be a fine record for most bands, the group’s new album falls short of its own standard thanks to questionable production and sequencing decisions.

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    Eddie Vedder at an earlier 2018 Pearl Jam show. Photo by Raph_PH/Flickr
    Pearl Jam As Rock Archivists
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 14, 2018 5:40 pm

    The Home Shows at Safeco Field weren’t about the band’s legacy, but that of the genre as a whole.

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    Photo by Josh Kelety
    City Council Passes Temporary Historic Protection for The...
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 14, 2018 8:55 am

    With a lively crowd on hand, the Council unanimously voted to delay any demolition of the venue by 10 months.

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    The 10 Best Moments From SPF30
    The 10 Best Moments From SPF30
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 13, 2018 1:50 pm

    A look back at the high points of Sub Pop’s 30th anniversary blowout.

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    30 For (Sub Pop’s) 30
    30 For (Sub Pop’s) 30
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 8, 2018 1:30 am

    To celebrate the record label’s 30th anniversary, we attempt to pick the best song from every year of its existance.

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    Back to the Heart of It All
    Back to the Heart of It All
    By Seth Sommerfeld • July 25, 2018 1:30 am

    Now, Now lost its way for years, unexpectedly building a ravenous pop rock fanbase in absentia.

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    Alvvays brings its dreamy Canadian indie pop to the Capitol Hill Block Party Main Stage. Photo by Arden Wray
    Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 Picks
    By Seth Sommerfeld • July 19, 2018 4:11 pm

    Who to see at this year’s edition of Seattle’s urban music fest.

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    Kayla (Elsie Fisher) stays glued to her screens in ‘Eighth Grade.’ Photo by Linda Kallerus/A24
    Embracing the Naturalistic Awkwardness of ‘Eighth Grade’
    By Seth Sommerfeld • July 18, 2018 1:30 am

    Writer/director Bo Burnham and star Elsie Fisher discuss making and living one of the year’s best films.

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    Wimps isn’t trash. Photo by Kelly O
    Wimps’ Renewable Punk Energy
    By Seth Sommerfeld • July 11, 2018 1:30 am

    The Seattle trio isn’t afraid to get dirty on its new album, ‘Garbage People.’

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    My Favorite Martins
    My Favorite Martins
    By Seth Sommerfeld • July 4, 2018 8:00 am

    Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

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    Seattle Summer Free Events Guide
    Seattle Summer Free Events Guide
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 27, 2018 1:30 am

    Make the most of the sunny season with artistic activities that don’t cost a dime.

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    Hulking out at the ACE Comic Con in Glendale, Ariz. Photo courtesy of ACE Comic Con
    The Pop-Up Disruptor Con
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 20, 2018 1:30 am

    ACE Comic Con heads to Seattle this week with a stripped down, star-focused model. Will it work?

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    Can Upstream Fest Be Fixed?
    Can Upstream Fest Be Fixed?
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 7, 2018 5:00 pm

    In it’s current form, the Pioneer Square music festival lacks energy and identity. (Plus, a photo recap of last weekend’s action.)

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    It’s easy to enjoy Seattle in the summer. Photo by Analise Zocher/Flickr
    Which Seattle Summer Activities Are Essential?
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 6, 2018 1:30 am

    Judging which Seattle activities are actually worth your time during the sunny season.

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    Movies at Marymoor is just one of many local outdoor film offerings. Photo by Erinn J. Hale
    Seattle Outdoor Movie Calendar 2018
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 6, 2018 1:30 am

    Journey from Wakanda to a galaxy far, far away with this year’s summer film slate.

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    James Paxton has led the way for the Mariners. Photo by Andy Witchger/Flickr
    So… the Mariners Are Actually Good?
    By Seth Sommerfeld • June 5, 2018 5:15 pm

    Preparing for a summer of fun, meaningful baseball.

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    David Byrne
    The Attention-Grabbers of Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018
    By Seth Sommerfeld • May 30, 2018 1:30 am

    A look back on the weekend’s musical festivities in terms of captivation.

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    Vince Staples returns to Sasquatch! Festival this year. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld
    Sasquatch! Festival 2018 Preview
    By Seth Sommerfeld • May 24, 2018 4:00 pm

    Plan your trip to The Gorge with our picks for the weekend’s can’t-miss acts.

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