Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Kristian Dunn understands that it can be easy for listeners to lump his band, El Ten Eleven, with other vocal-less artists out there, even if he doesn’t always agree with the comparisons. “Sometimes, especially after shows, people come up to … Continue reading
Over the last couple years, Palisades has been generating some buzz around them as a must-see live band. The group, which consists of four members, has been playing shows all down the I-5 corridor, from Bellingham to Portland and has … Continue reading
Western’s Pop Music Industry Conference, hosted by AS Productions, returns for its fourth annual installment this February, offering valuable resources for those interested in the music industry. The conference was created four years ago with the intention to fill a … Continue reading
If you spend enough time exploring Bellingham’s lettered streets you just might discover a man who lives in a shed. His name is Drew Miller, and when he’s not busy making banjos, Drew likes to write and draw comics. His … Continue reading
For a man that has made a living being angry, Lewis Black sure seems in good spirits these days. Well, in as good of spirits as one can be when everything in the world is perilously perched on a cliff, … Continue reading
There is not much downtime for touring musicians. There is constantly a show to play, a hungry audience to feed, a flight to board and an album to record. It’s a tough life to live, but a fulfilling one also. … Continue reading
I’ve stopped counting how many people have attempted to show me their favorite new band, Geographer. By no means is this an immediate success story. For the past two years Geographer has been hard at work selling out smaller venues … Continue reading
Working to create their own dance party, Eagle Teeth came together like most bands in town, but quickly veered off the beaten path, opting for good times over expression. The three piece – David Dees on guitar/synth/vocals, Alan Crow on … Continue reading
Noise Toys. Not to be confused with Boys Noize or The Noise Boys. Noise Toys. Do not forget the name. Before this story had taken form, I had heard brief snippets about the group. Discussions were not regarding their music … Continue reading
First off, this show was put together by, and in celebration, of the birth of Bellingham’s favorite landlady Maria Cantrell. And, boy, did she pick a great line-up! The show kicked off with Sunshine, which is a band I have … Continue reading
The evening at Make.Shift began with the youthful sound of Young Splendor, a three-piece indie rock band currently based out of Portland and Tacoma with roots in Mount Vernon and Idaho Falls. On this night the idea of being “fashionably … Continue reading
Quick: guess how many times Helms Alee has played in Bellingham in the past two years. Did you guess ‘A lot?’ Roughly, yes, that’s about right. These Pacific Northwest living legends have garnered a substantial following thanks to their awesome … Continue reading
I have seen Charles Bradley twice now, and those two performances rate number one and two on my list of favorite live shows. As Dumbledore once told a young Harry Potter, “…between you and me, that is saying something.” To accurately … Continue reading
Local hardcore/punk show alert! Having reviewed Girl Guts’ latest release and coming away really impressed and excited to see them, I expected excellence from their live show as well. Also, I drummed for the opener for like two days earlier … Continue reading
By chance, I heard about Vervex from several different people all on the same day. His new album, The Wave seemed to be getting a lot of hype—and rightfully so. Vervex is the solo project of Jake Barrow of Cassiopeia. … Continue reading
Bellingham hip hop artist Blasfomi’s release is an interesting one. Part of me really likes the emphasis he puts on smart, original lyrics and the electronic beats are simple, but very catchy. Yet, every time one of the songs goes … Continue reading
When really successful bands first get started, are they really good? Or, do they just sound really good? In Truth Under Attack, this high-gain, high-energy pop-core that reaches wide audiences and wide appeal and is played in stores like Journey’s … Continue reading
For anyone who is getting sick of music that sounds the same, here is something different for you. Robert N Paulson, a Bellingham artist, recently released a new album Inglenook. The album, which is both sad and beautiful, covers topics … Continue reading
I think it’s only fair for me to lead with the fact that I’ve heard all these songs before. Chances are, if you go to live shows around town you’ve heard Specters’ new EP, Poor Cletus, at least in part. I’ve … Continue reading
Losing Sacred is the new 3-track album from Cassiopeia and is the quartet’s third recording in two years. The album grew on me the more I listened to it and left me begging for more by the end of the … Continue reading
This kooky little collaboration is a collection of various artists from our fair county gettin’ weird with it. I didn’t really know what to expect when I first heard of this album, but once I actually heard it, I totally … Continue reading
On the Bandcamp page for heatsink’s Winter EP, a disclaimer reads: “Please listen to these songs on a stereo or quality headphones; computer speakers do NOT provide the sound range required.” While such a statement can apply to most music … Continue reading
This jazz standards album, featuring Sonja Lee on vocals and a backing quintet, is an effort by some prominent local jazzers playing songs about aggravating male characters. My biggest hang-up ends up being not that I can’t see myself enjoying … Continue reading
It’s mid-December as I write this, my first Christmas album review. The songstress is Cara Alboucq and midway through the first track “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” I already know that this is the easiest album review I’ve ever had … Continue reading
Some of you might know him from his work with the Western Viking Marching Band, other’s might recognize him from the Prime Time Band, or you might just know him as a man about town. Jonathan Gipaya is a breath … Continue reading
12/31/11: I woke up at my apt on State Street wearing shoes and headed for a Bel-Air Charter Bus to Sea-Tac Airpot. I was going to Dallas for New Year’s Eve! It was going to be fun. And warm. And, … Continue reading
By: Aaron Apple and Aaron Kayser As you drive North on Meridian, on your way to Best Buy or any of the other big-box stores found on that street, it’s easy to forget that locally owned family businesses also … Continue reading