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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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