Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Alright, so I have a friend; a friend who knows the “business” when it comes to musical interplay — chord changes, drum rolls, and subtle nuances between time changes. I consider him an expert, as an expert I am not. … Continue reading
Some people are gifted. Born with certain traits, attributes, and talents, certain individuals are meant for greatness. Enter: Langhorne Slim. The 31-year-old Pennsylvania native flawlessly blends folk, punk and country with a pop-sensibility that so many strive for. “I was … Continue reading
Medium: the mode by which an artistic expression is conveyed. As important as the message is the method used to deliver it, an idea enthusiastically embraced by Staxx Brothers’ leading man Davin Stedman. Vocalist, producer, and musical devotee, Stedman hopes … Continue reading
H8R’s performance at this year’s Yellingham was packed and his EP has been well-received. The allure of H8R, the solo act of Cody Madison, is puzzling since his music pertains heavily to the bedroom-pop genre, combining lush backdrops for his … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the story a hundred times of how a band forms. People meet in school, at a party, or on Craigslist. “Hey man, I play guitar,” and “Sweet, I play drums, let’s start a band.” Flip that record … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard or seen Kowalski thanks to the Last Band Standing competition at the Underground in which the band made it to the final round and blew the drinks out of the audience’s hands. Perhaps you know them from … Continue reading
Jessica Tholmer loves Bellingham. She also loves writing (and is damn good at it). We now present her column about what she loves in Bellingham, aptly titled “Things I Love in Bellingham This Week.” Bellingham is the kind of town … Continue reading
From a small village in Ohio to Cologne, Germany to North Africa, several continents in between, and finally now in Edison, Todd Horton has not only lived and artist’s dream, but delivers it on canvas. In his fifth solo show, … Continue reading
Our “kickoff show” was at Make.Shift with Livingston Seagull and super catchy garage-pop band from California called Sourpatch, after which we planned on hitting the road early the next day… but of course, punk rock celebrations afterwords meant a late … Continue reading
Unlike many of their peers, Matt and Kali migrated to the West Coast on a whim. Hailing originally from Boston, “We were looking for some place to use as a base while we explored the area,” Kali explained. “We ended … Continue reading
New school. Old School. Revolutionaries. New York duo Dead Prez bring a political flavor to their unique style of hip-hop. Almost 22 years in the making, Dead Prez is the collaborated efforts of hip-hartists stic.man and M-1. Bumping fat beats … Continue reading
What’s Up Sasquatch? For many of us, I think there is a moment when you are waiting in the three hour long line of cars to get into the Gorge that you wonder if you should turn back now. I … Continue reading
“I can already tell, the night’s setting itself up to be one of those magical types,” a post by Hollie Huthman, Shakedown owner, an hour before the Carlton Melton show. Little did she know… While Hollie might have had the … Continue reading
Waiting for the spectacle. This evening is all about the magnificence of Ken Loaf. Ken sings Meat Loaf songs at the local karaoke nights. Along with his “producer,” Zach Zinn, he hoped to get enough money from this show to … Continue reading
Tried to make it to Bonne Prince Billy at the in-store at Everyday Music here in Bellingham but could not get away from work. So I headed down to Anacortes to The Business to catch him down there. A small … Continue reading
You can always judge how good a show is by how many people get up and sporadically dance on stage. The more body moving and booty shaking, the better. Luckily, Storm & Trooper, Cedaa and Emosean, three Bellingham-based DJs, brought … Continue reading
Although they aren’t the hottest tickets in town, Sunday night shows often foster an intimate atmosphere far removed from the usual hustle and bustle that invades downtown Bellingham at night. Nowhere was this more true than the Wild Buffalo on … Continue reading
I first heard City of Lost Children while sitting outside of the Temple Bar a month or so ago. I kept hearing these eerie melodies and fragments of music drift in and out, like trying to find a radio station … Continue reading
Swayze! should have written a full-length. This is no put-down on this EP or their style, this just simply isn’t enough of their gristly, hard-hitting music. The songs on this album sound huge, and the thick guitar riffs and vocals … Continue reading
Mike Grigoni’s debut full-length is chock-full of rich instrumentation and wistful lyrics. Despite the despair, the album is beautifully written and warrants a listen from fans of all genres. From the opening track, “Arrows,” the atmospheric depth of both the … Continue reading
You Ain’t drips with reverb and bluesy instinct, making it difficult to place Slacks as a band. One thing’s for sure, they’re totally badass. This debut album gives the impression of a prolonged jam session since the fuzziness of the … Continue reading
Rookie Town’s On Fallen Logs recounts many of the sounds of the angst-ridden emo fellowship era of the early 2000′s. At times, their EP feels like honest self-reflection, but it mostly comes across as adorable emulation. The most punk aspect … Continue reading
On this release Mostafa kills it. Like a Jackhammer he is relentlessly on time and he spits so much soul, it’ll make your mother cry. The sample work is omnipresent and flawless. Every song feels brand new and has a … Continue reading
Feather & Bone is a Bellingham-based rock group featuring James Tuttle, Michael Vincent, Andy Katsikapes, Alex Fulton, and Matias Morel. Frequent faces in the local music scene, these folks love to play live music. And up until this moment, live … Continue reading
As far as Americana goes, how much more Pacific Northwest can an album be than one named after an ode to salmon? Spoonshine are one of Seattle’s premiere Americana outfits and their latest record is true to their roots. The … Continue reading
East Coast Dave plays in bands like Hoss, Black Tommy, and The Valves, working with Feed & Seed and The Quickdraw Stringband along the way. East Coast Dave Smites Evil is his solo debut and gives Dave a chance to … Continue reading
Seed Of A Pine is an all-around solid slice of modern Americana. Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer are well-balanced and their lyrics have a thoughtful narrative that doesn’t cease being fascinating. The record sounds like it would be played non-stop … Continue reading
Plant Party are an indie rock group whose members are from Bellingham and Seattle. Green & Gold is their first album and, while there are some shaky elements, the band seems energetic and musically capable. Their songs are consistently slow-burning, … Continue reading
Rookery are Bellingham sweethearts with a sassy rocking sound. Members include Ryan Greer, Dave Albert, Brenda Beehler and Tim Pennington. The group formed in early 2011 and has been busy making impressive impressions since. No amateurs to the music scene, … Continue reading
As the title suggests, Americana Hotel is a place to stay for a healthy dose of roots-influenced singer-songwriter Ali Marcus to spin some tales of love and happiness. Marcus’ voice is singing country songs but her voice seems to fit … Continue reading
Rumors Cabaret is known for putting on events and being Bellingham’s alternative night club, but the bar also offers a variety of live music and aims to be a hot spot for featuring new, local bands. The club was formerly … Continue reading
In the last few years, The Mount Baker Theatre has seen the likes of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Death Cab for Cutie, and Brandi Carlisle, not to mention numerous comedians, theater productions, and community-sponsored events. It’s hard to believe that … Continue reading
The interview took place upstairs at The Business in Anacortes after an in-store performance by Bonnie Prince Billy. The interview was conducted by Scot Casey and Ashley Berger. Scot Casey: Thanks very much for sitting down with us. That … Continue reading
This month we have the honor of chatting with the multi-talented Wesley Davis. Whether it’s the theater or musical stage, Wes is one of the best around. Enjoy. Brent Cole: Tell us a lot about yourself? What’s your background? Wesley … Continue reading
As Bellingham is making a sad attempt at summer, the downtown Bellingham Farmer’s Market is midway through its 20th season. Colorful rows of ripe local produce, the sweet smell of caramel corn, the warm feeling of community, and the sound … Continue reading