Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
feb. 14 • green frog Feb. 14 was a very special day, filled with love, gifts of affection, and some pretty epic sweating and gyrating. It was also Valentine’s Day. The Green Frog began filling up pretty early for the … Continue reading
feb. 15 • green frog As a father of three young children, it’s fun to take your kids to shows. So the Green Frog’s Saturday afternoon all-ages shows are perfect for our family – we get to see some good … Continue reading
feb. 22 • The swillery Local punk rock promoter Robby Cleary has expanded booking N7E shows from the Cabin Tavern to the Swillery (formerly Tubbs) and this night featured the label’s two psychobilly bands, The Dead Hookers and Curse of … Continue reading
feb. 21 • The loud house Yellingham may have gone the way of the dodo, but if Friday, Feb. 21 was any indication, the house show scene is still alive and thriving in Bellingham. The self-bestowed “Loud House” on Ellis … Continue reading
feb. 21 • The shakedown The Shakedown hosted a night of indie music from two of Seattle’s finest, the Comettes and Hey Marseilles. Hey Marseilles was winding up a mini Northwest tour (that also included a week performing on a … Continue reading
YCGF Div De Lo$ Myerto$ Self Released facebook.com/pages/YGCF From the ultra violent introduction to the album Div De Lo$ Myerto$, YGCF is out to kill someone on a track. The first song on this album has an 808 drum fueled … Continue reading
#Raccune Avertia Self Released facebook.com/raccune As a producer/rapper/DJ/internet guru, Tony Zapien wears many hats in the music game. His debut album, Avertia, from his newest effort, #Raccune, blends Tony’s technical skills with his passion for hard hitting electronic music. The … Continue reading
Simple Minded Symphony Who’s Gonna Be There? Self Released reverbnation.com/smsnw Who’s Gonna Be There? is a sweet ska album put out by Simple Minded Symphony, an 8-piece group from Oak Harbor High School. These young musicians are most definitely talented, … Continue reading
Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers Demo 2013 Self Released • reverbnation.com/mrfeelgoodandthefirmbelievers As one of Bellingham’s hot up-and-coming bands, Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers deliver a one-two punch with their eponymous five-track demo that will leave any alternative or … Continue reading
Josh Clauson Josh Clauson Self Released joshclauson.com Josh Clauson has been a major force in the western Washington music scene for quite some time as one of the organizers of Summer Meltdown, playing as a solo act and performing with … Continue reading
David McAdams Down This Narrow Passage Self Released davidmcadams.com With his latest release, Down This Narrow Passage, singer/songwriter David McAdams has pieced together an album that is sure to sound sweet to the ears of any folk music lover. From … Continue reading
Never!! Untitled Self Released reverbnation.com/neverband2013/songs Not much can be found on the band Never!! I did some searching, only to find a few live videos and a Reverb Nation web page, nothing more. In a way, I am glad that … Continue reading
Noise Toys Extended Play Self Released facebook.com/noisetoys Since Arizona transplants (plus one from Spokane) Noise Toys started playing around town I’ve had a lot of respect for the amount of basements and living rooms they’ve performed in. They’re one of … Continue reading
Christmas Frogs Christmas Frogs Self Released • facebook.com/pages/ Christmas-Frogs/445641622213928 The debut of the Christmas Frogs with their self-titled album makes a statement that is loud and clear. This group of four from Lummi Island is dedicated to reviving the sound … Continue reading
Deadly D Psychology Volume 1 Self Released facebook.com/deadlyduo1 At first glance, the track list from Deadly D’s newest album, Psychology Volume 1, looks like a shopping list for the world’s most doped out rave. With titles such as “MDMA, Meth … Continue reading
Fantard Magnus Be You Later Self Released fantardmagnus.bandcamp.com If there was a soundtrack to having multiple personality disorder, Be You Later by Fantard Magnus would be it. Through the album’s seven songs you are taken through a diverse journey of … Continue reading
Pawnbroker Dance at the End of the World Disco Kitchen pawnbrokerband.bandcamp.com With great stylistic and instrumental prowess, Pawnbroker members Nathan Smith (guitar), Spencer Ellsworth (bass and vocals), Nicole Pierson (keys and vocals), and Scott Davis (drums), create a wonderful collage … Continue reading