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Knife Knights emerges from the woods to play its first public live set at Bumbershoot. Photo by Justin Henning

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Bumbershoot 2018 Picks

Music headliners, comedians, and local favorites: These are the acts to seek out at this weekend’s festivities.

Whitney Ballen Is a ‘Shooting Star’

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Whitney Ballen Is a ‘Shooting Star’

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

Death Cab for Cutie Doesn’t Connect on ‘Thank You For Today’

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Death Cab for Cutie Doesn’t Connect on ‘Thank You For Today’

While it’d be a fine record for most bands, the group’s new album falls short of its own…

Eddie Vedder at an earlier 2018 Pearl Jam show. Photo by Raph_PH/Flickr

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Pearl Jam As Rock Archivists

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

Photo by Josh Kelety

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City Council Passes Temporary Historic Protection for The Showbox

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

The 10 Best Moments From SPF30

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The 10 Best Moments From SPF30

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

30 For (Sub Pop’s) 30

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30 For (Sub Pop’s) 30

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

Can the Showbox Be Saved?

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Can the Showbox Be Saved?

Seattleites express outrage over the potential loss of the music venue and look to preserve it via historic…

Back to the Heart of It All

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Back to the Heart of It All

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

Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 Photo Recap

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Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 Photo Recap

A look back at the urban music fest’s weekend action.

Alvvays brings its dreamy Canadian indie pop to the Capitol Hill Block Party Main Stage. Photo by Arden Wray

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Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 Picks

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

Wimps isn’t trash. Photo by Kelly O

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Wimps’ Renewable Punk Energy

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

Can Upstream Fest Be Fixed?

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Can Upstream Fest Be Fixed?

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

The sun shines on Sasquatch!.

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Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018 Photo Recap

From big bands to casual hangs, we take a look back at all the action over Memorial Day…

Curtis Harding

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The Faces of Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018

Behind-the-scenes portraits with the some the fest’s best acts.

David Byrne

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The Attention-Grabbers of Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018

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

Vince Staples returns to Sasquatch! Festival this year. Photo by Seth Sommerfeld

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Sasquatch! Festival 2018 Preview

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

How Pedro the Lion’s Religious Roots Set the Stage for a Relevant Return

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How Pedro the Lion’s Religious Roots Set the Stage for a Relevant Return

Two decades before #MeToo, a young David Bazan was singing about the problems with patriarchy.

Forging the Cultural Future of Northwest Folklife Festival

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Forging the Cultural Future of Northwest Folklife Festival

New Folklife managing director Reese Tanimura chats about the present and future of the annual Seattle Center celebration.

The 5 Must-See Local Acts of the Summer

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The 5 Must-See Local Acts of the Summer

Don’t miss these rising Seattle artists during festival season.