Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
March 15 • loud house It was a drizzly night as show attendees made their way to the Loud House for a night of all Seattle bands. The show began with SuperProjection. SuperProjection songs are slow and self-aware, each chord … Continue reading
March 15 • the fairhaven The stage was host to hip-hop musicians from across northwest Washington on Saturday night for the Fairhaven’s Grand Opening weekend in the newly re-opened restaurant, bar and venue. Eli Hotep started the night with genuine, … Continue reading
feb. 26• mt. baker theatre It is no surprise that the show Ani DiFranco played at the Mount Baker Theatre was packed full of strong willed women, folk enthusiasts and a few little babes. As the lights dimmed and we … Continue reading
March 23 • the shakedown The vibes were ambient at The Shakedown Sunday night, but there was a tinge of anticipation on most all faces being that Sleepy Sun would take stage later in the night, Big Oil started off … Continue reading
march 15 • the swillery The night was alive at The Swillery, the debut of Chunky Wonder’s new EP, The Tune Pack, was unveiled with killer performances by talented L.A. funk-soul singer Steven Roth and the almighty Noise Toys. Chunky … Continue reading
march 9 • wild buffalo Acorn Productions and Bassdrop Music are notorious for bringing the party and they once again lived up to the hype with this show on this sleepy Sunday. Rolling into Bellingham off of a mini tour … Continue reading
march 14 • cabin tavern The four bands on this bill could only be a better match for one another if they shared members. Since the bands’ homes span three different states, it is pretty safe to say that anyone … Continue reading
march 14 • alternative library The Alternative Library has become a mecca for diy all ages shows – last Friday’s “Goth” themed performance felt like a lost episode of MTV Unplugged. The show began with Tyson Ballew and Caitlin Roberts … Continue reading
march 23 • make.shift The jury is still out, but it’s possible that this show suffered slightly from college students leaving town early for spring break. Nonetheless, the crowd of 25 or so people remained enthusiastic throughout all four bands’ … Continue reading
march 15 • the shakedown Celebrating their third anniversary on March 15, the festivities at The Shakedown included cheap drink specials, and a very diverse line up of awesome local music ranging from electronic, instrumental, and hardcore. Fischkopf Sinfoniker began … Continue reading
Br’er Rabbit The Wild North Self Released www.brerrabbitmusic.com Every once in a while you find a band that makes you feel inspired and reminds you why you loved music to begin with. They can make you laugh, make you dance, … Continue reading
Scumeating Moist on the Inside Self Released facebook.com/scumeating When trying to think of a physical manifestation of the music brought forth on Scum Eating’s new release, Moist on the Inside, the image that comes to mind is a wall of … Continue reading
Lil The Space Between Spectropol Records spectropol.com A sense of both wonderment and foreboding come creeping up your spine while listening to The Space Between, the new release from artist LIL, on Bellingham’s Spectropol Records. If there was background chatter … Continue reading
Misty Flowers Hillbilly Livin’ Self Released facebook.com/mistyflowers “Livin’ high has its share of ups and downs like two hundred stairs, but love and life is rare, and love is real when shared.” Like lyrics heard in Misty Flowers’ newest album’s … Continue reading
Jesus Chris and Lokeye The Electric Next Mixtape Self Released lokeye.bandcamp.com What do you get when you mix a little future funk with a handful of psychadelia and a heaping helping of hip-hop? Bake at 420° F for about 35 … Continue reading
OurDeadFathers Picture the Moon Self Released facebook.com/OurDeadFathers Through shimmering production, country-tinged harmonies and roomy percussion, Chris Meyer delivers up a healthy dose of summertime bittersweetness on his latest release, Picture the Moon. Joined by his half-brother Seth and former bandmate … Continue reading
Spaceboy33 Fear and Loathing in the City of… Self Released spaceboy33.bandcamp.com The new album from Spaceboy33, Fear and Loathing in the City of Subdued Excitement, is electronic music full of synth tones and syncopated rhythms with obscure samples that any … Continue reading
The Shadytones Sold Out! Stone Cloud facebook.com/TheShadytones Since their inception, The Shadytones have become known locally for their unique combination of country and psychedelic rock – like Pink Floyd with a leaning towards the endearing tones of Willie Nelson. They … Continue reading