Anyone who visits this corner of interwebs knows That we’re big Lemolo fans. So Artist Home is proud to premiere “South of Sound,” the second clip off of the band’s new album, Swansea. One of Swansea’s best tracks, ”South of Sound” Is a textbook example of Lemolo singer/songwriter Meagan Grandall’s knack for threading unease and…
Ben London has been a presence in the Seattle music scene for a couple of decades, both as a musician and in music industry positions with MoPOP, The Grammys, and Hewlett Packard among others. So he knows about the sometimes rocky road traveled by Seattle creatives. To that end, he’s helping bring Black Fret, a successful musician-focused…
As we detailed previously, small- and medium-sized clubs are increasingly important vertebrae in Seattle’s cultural spine. They are the places where bands hone their craft, build their audience and make a modest income so that they can become household names in the future. There is no Head and the Heart without Conor Byrne. No Thunderpussy…
Singer/songwriter Stephanie Anne Johnson is proudly Tacoma-born and bred, and there’s something about her songs and voice that reflect that, in the best possible way. In contrast to the airs of pretense that its sibling to the North—Seattle—often puts on, Tacoma’s a scrappier, more blue-collar, and much less pretentious place. Tacomans have no problem keeping…
We’re big fans of Bodies on the Beach, the Planes on Paper side project whose bang-up single, “Ghost,” premiered here back in September. The band is now celebrating the release of the entire (terrific) Ghost EP with a special release party at The Crocodile, and it’s definitely going to be something unique. In lieu of…
Julia Massey is a personal hero. Ever since the day I met her, I’ve appreciated and felt grateful for her kind spirit and welcoming heart. Anyone who has come into contact with Julia knows what I mean. Her eyes get wide, her voice brightens and she heartfeltfully (is that a word?) listens to what you…
Hi Everyone, Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival returns to Leavenworth WA January 24-25, 2020 for another amazing weekend of music, wintertime fun and hot toddies. If you’d like to be part of the crew that helps make the whole thing happen, now is your chance to sign up to volunteer! Volunteers must be: Over 21 years…
Lumaze: Lost in Lights is a magical family-friendly indoor wonderland that lets you wander through your own holiday fairytale. This holiday light event has interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, delicious food, festive drinks, music programmed by Artist Home and is new to Seattle! Performing at Lumaze: Sundae & MrGoessl November 29December 24, 27 January 2…
When I discover an amazing record, I’m prone to want to deep-dive. Immediately after immersing myself in it, I try to capture in words why the hell said record is worth someone’s time. In the end, that’s exactly what most music writing comes down to. Sometimes, though, that kind of dissection is the rock-writer equivalent…
Jodi Ecklund lives two miles away from the Clock-Out Lounge, the Beacon Hill music venue she opened a few years ago that provides pizza, drinks and enough room for a small stage, small backstage and space for about 250 people to see a show. Ecklund has made the trip countless times back-and-forth, on-call seemingly 24/7,…
One breath and Amanda Winterhalter’s voice stays with you. One whisper and you lean in to know more. Sometimes the mysterious vocalist tells you about life’s little secrets, and sometimes she entreats you to dive six feet deep into the earth for a rendezvous. The second is the focus of our latest premiere! Here, we…
So it’s two days from Halloween. You’ve got a costume. You’ve got the urge to cavort with monsters, demons, and revelers at every level of debauchery known to man. And you want to hear some music. Long story short, there are plenty of ways to fill your musical trick-or-treat bag in this neck of the…
