Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Looking back, who were some of your favorite or memorable local bands? Our list is pretty long. We managed to find and catch up with 15 of the bands from years passed. Some people are still around, some have moved … Continue reading
Current and past residents reflect on their favorite shows in town, ever! Some had a hard time picking just one, others knew right away. All great stories. My favorite show in Bellingham, was… The Promise Ring, The Weakerthans and Lands Farther East The … Continue reading
The last 15 years have brought a lot of change to the Bellingham music scene and I’ve been able to be part its growth, from a young, talented scene to one that is on par with some big cities. The … Continue reading
Unlike many musicians, Bellingham resident John Boswell isn’t in the business for fame, notoriety or money. Rather, the drive for Boswell’s work, including Symphony of Science, Terra Lumina, his YouTube channel melodysheep, and numerous other projects, comes from a desire … Continue reading
If there is one thing that is constantly heard when discussing sometimes Bellingham musician Chris Otepka’s music, it is the word “odd.” Whether it is The Heligoats moniker he performs and records under, or his stream-of-consciousness lyrical style, or the … Continue reading
The power of a photograph is immense. A single moment is captured forever; where memories may fade, the image remains. Concert photography is in a field of its own – capturing the artists, audience and atmosphere in such a lively … Continue reading
When most people think of clowns they think of big, floppy red shoes, nightmarish face paint, balloon animals and a general air of creepiness, but those aren’t real clowns. The performance art of clowning goes well beyond those stereotypes. Real … Continue reading
Br’er Rabbit is a band that you ought to know about. Comprised of friends Zach Hamer, Nathan Hamer, Miranda Zickler and Stephen Straub, this group says their positive foundation has greatly contributed to their current state. “We all really care … Continue reading
In the music world, sometimes there’s nothing better than a fresh start. “Having a clean slate is kind of an awesome feeling,” said the members of SoccerMom, an indie rock band originally from Spokane that recently reunited in Bellingham. “Bellingham … Continue reading
As part of Western’s Underground Coffeehouse Wednesday Concert Series, Porch Party and Sunshine took the to the coffee house stage on Feb. 20, making for a fun alternative to a typical Western Wednesday. Though half of Porch Party wasn’t in … Continue reading
By: Callous French The Mono Men aren’t a band anymore, but with a good enough excuse every seven years or so, they can be persuaded to throw down a shit-hot hour-long set of garage rock antha. Estrus Records kitten Carl … Continue reading
What better way spend the night before President’s Day than by going to a bar and watching some country folk bands? Feeling Patriotic, I anticipated a night of boot-stomping and regret-forgetting. I had come mostly to see Wyatt Parks and … Continue reading
For some, the term “stoner rock” and whatever it implies is seen as a derogatory knock on whatever band is being labeled as such. But, for me, it has always been a flag I’m more willing to fly. I grew … Continue reading
Valentine’s day: a holiday whose origins are unknown to most, is resented by singles, and criticized by anti-consumerists, but it is nevertheless a good excuse to put on a pop-punk show at Make.Shift. Though this was only the 4th annual … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
1,405. that’s how many local recordings have been reviewed in What’s Up! over the last 15 years. Some good, some not so good, all offering something to the local scene and in these pages. A review was and will always … Continue reading
I live in Whatcom County because of Aaron Roeder. While there are other influences, it was because of Aaron that I didn’t move out of town six months after I moved here when the relationship I had been in (the … Continue reading
When What’s Up! began 15 years ago, local bands didn’t tour – at least not to the extent they do now. The Mono Men toured and maybe a handful of other bands circa 1993, but in 1998, it just wasn’t … Continue reading