Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Northwest hip-hop has only just begun to break out on the national stage, but those who know and love the local scene have been spoiled not only by an eclectic group of artists but by the community they have helped … Continue reading
Beat Connection originally began as a duo with Jordan Koplowitz and Reed Juenger. The two met on the first day of school in 2008 at the University of Washington and bonded over their mutual interests in music and DJing. The … Continue reading
Singer/songwriter Sera Cahoone has just released her latest album Deer Creek Canyon and is ready to take the music world by storm, on her own terms. It has been six years since her self-titled debut and four years since Only … Continue reading
What started out as a childhood hobby of drawing G.I. Joe figures and Calvin and Hobbes characters, has since blossomed into a full-time career- or, at least for Bellingham painter Troy Terpstra-an attempt at one. These days, Terpstra has abandoned … Continue reading
At first blush, the idea of a two-piece rock ‘n’ roll band instantly conjures up images of the White Stripes. Enter in the Pack A.D. who are here to make you forget about the White Stripes – they’ll take the … Continue reading
There’s something beautiful in the indefinable. That band that eludes the easy label instead floating effortlessly through different styles and sounds, weaving them together to create a sound genuinely all their own. While many (MANY) bands have tried, it takes … Continue reading
Stomps, voices and a collision of bluegrass melodies became clearer as I walked toward the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center on a rainy Thursday night. From outside, I was convinced there were at least 10 musicians in there or … Continue reading
Odesza is a two piece production outfit hailing from Seattle, consisting of Harrison Mills (AKA Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (AKA BeachesBeaches). In conjunction with the changing seasons, the two recently released their debut album Summer’s Gone to a warm reception … Continue reading
There are few singers who can compel a buzzing capacity crowd into instant silence. Fewer who can keep them quiet and suddenly reverent. Even more rare, are the one or two that can charm each listener to feel they are … Continue reading
A chance to see H8R is always a rare treat for those who appreciate his minimalist dream-pop stylings. After releasing the ‘Intimate EP’ he (sometimes with a ‘band,’ typically just drummer Taylor Carroll) he played some shows, but has remained … Continue reading
The appropriately dark and stormy night begins in the radiator warmth of the Black Drop Coffee House, the air redolent with beautiful coffee aroma. 17 stalwart souls have gathered to take the Good Time Girls Gore and Lore Tour of … Continue reading
Oct. 20 – a day that will go down in history as one of the best shows of the year at The Wild Buffalo. The Buff was steaming with crazed college students who came for one reason only: to drink … Continue reading
By: Daniel De Lisle Eclecticity releasing a CD Positive Peace on a Thursday night at the Green Frog seemed like a crapshoot to me. No opening band, only playing until 11:30pm, and a $5 cover all on a weeknight. With … Continue reading
Wednesday, Oct. 10 marked the third show from WWU’s Underground Coffeehouse coordinator, Michael Vierela. Vierela has truly stepped up the programming this fall, planning an assortment of genres to satisfy the hungry appetites of the coffeehouse attendees. This show featured … Continue reading
DJ Idlhnds’ release Both Feet Forward offers a little bit of everything for those who like darker post-apocalyptic beats to someone looking for an up-beat ode to a good day. The album is an eclectic mash that doesn’t take itself … Continue reading
Upon initiating the latest release from local soul/jam/blues band Eclecticity, the first thought any sane person will have is “oh my god, an hour and fifteen minutes?!” Given the nature of the band’s music, the listener is in for a … Continue reading
While I typically am put off by song-by-song reviews, this release from PanPan seems the most fitting recipient of such a treatment, due mostly to its flow and consistent voice. The live aspect also lends a performance consideration. Leading track … Continue reading
Bloodshot’s The Endangered Species Mixtape is alright. Bloodshot is a Bellingham/Seattle rapper who was born in Orcas Island, and active in the Bellingham Sunday Cypher crew. The mixtape features local talent listing Dontay, Jesus Chris Willis, DJ Idlhnds, Rawjawz, Thaddeus … Continue reading
Sam Chue’s newest digital download is instrumentally simplistic but vocally potent which is one of its largest strengths. Somewhere between alternative acoustic and folk lies this demo. Each song feels carefully crafted, sung with just Sam’s guitar to accompany it … Continue reading
Spaceboy33 is back with a new, self-titled, 11-track album that is the Frankenstein of some of his older EP’s as well as some new tracks. He describes his album as “dubstep, house,” and “weirdness” and I have to say … Continue reading
The Bad Tenants, Bellingham’s beloved hip hop group, lives up to their jazzy and soulful reputation with their new album, Eloquent Scoundrels Vol. 1, released on Oct. 5. After refining the group down to the trio of Casey Grant Gainor … Continue reading
Over the years I’ve known DJ Ryan I, first through Callaloo, then Glow and on to Wild Out Wednesdays at the Wild Buffalo, he’s always worked his ass off. I’ve been impressed by his passion and dedication to Blessed Coast … Continue reading
By: Colin Montgomery Cutlass Supreme consists of Siraj “Snake Eyes” Jones (Guitars), Louis “Super Hands” Ramsay (Bass/Hands), Jerry Sanchez (Drums) and I, Cutlass Himself (Guitars/Throat). We may not sell out shows, but we’d like to think that we rock just … Continue reading
By Aaron Apple and Aaron Kayser Mi Casa is located in the small plaza behind the Sehome Village shopping center, and due to the location and first impression walking through the door, one might expect the typical Mexican restaurant experience … Continue reading