Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Local notes on what’s happening with musicians, events and more. Have something to share? Send your info to editor@whatsup-magazine.com. Hello, Bellingham! Raleigh Davis here for another edition of Le Beat! November is upon us and winter looms ominously in the … Continue reading
interview by Brent Cole If you’re a fan of glitter and karaoke in Bellingham, then you probably know all about Aireekah Laudert – she’s the glitter queen of Bellingham, one of those great characters in town who makes it interesting … Continue reading
by J. Daugherty In the late 1980s to early 1990s, shoegaze was a dominant force in the British music scene. For a brief period, bands like Swervedriver, Lush, and My Bloody Valentine were the heroes of alternative rock the world … Continue reading
by Jared Curtis In 2009, the film “Crazy Heart” captured audiences with its rousing tale of Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges), a former country star trying to reach the spotlight one last time. But beyond Bridges amazing performance, the music really … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad Will Glazier, aka WillDaBeast, is officially a family man. You read that right – a family man. His son, Wesley, celebrates his first birthday Nov. 10. The last time I talked to Glazier was nearly a year … Continue reading
by HALEE HASTAD Jeffery Foucault is something of a rambling man. It is possible he has seen every dive bar east to west, north to south, and could recall a memory of a memory from decades ago. He speaks with … Continue reading
by Brent Cole All Things Must Pass opens Friday, Nov. 20 at the Limelight. For more about the film, see www.towerrecordsmovie.com. Colin Hanks’ All Things Must Pass is a documentary that tells the story of Tower Records, the once mighty … Continue reading
by Jared Curtis As much as some people don’t enjoy the upbeat anthems, ska music is a crucial component in a variety of beloved genres. Without it, we’d never have experienced iconic bands like The Specials or The Clash. And … Continue reading
by Tommy Calderon A mixture of a love of aliens, wanting something metal, a love of cats and a good sense of humor is really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Bellingham’s Tin Foil Cat. Their rock … Continue reading
by Tommy Calderon Bellingham is no stranger to younger people starting up bands, but Croak isn’t any other younger band. Their heavy screamo and hardcore influenced music has caught the ears of concert goers in town and kept mosh pits … Continue reading
Fuzzy Math, Meridian Guide Oct. 10 • Alternative Library During another chilly fall evening in Bellingham, the towns original music lovers shuffled along, as they are accustomed to do, seeking out a dose of local music while making their way through … Continue reading
Hello, I’m Sorry Benevolence helloimsorry.bandcamp.com Benevolence is the sophomore, full-length release from local indie/surf/garage rockers Hello, I’m Sorry. Consisting of eight new tracks, the album is equal parts Yuck (Glow & Behold), The Orwells (Disgraceland), and Real Estate (Days), with … Continue reading
Sam Chue Something About the Weather samchue.bandcamp.com There is a lot to love in the new acoustic folk album Something About the Weather by Sam Chue. The craftsmanship and quality of sound is brilliant because Chue is an adept songwriter. … Continue reading
Proud Failures Proud Failures facebook.com/ProudFailures The Proud Failures are straight forward punk ‘n’ roll. They’ve been playing around town for awhile now and recently released a new EP, which is gold from the get go. Starting off with the self … Continue reading
The Dovetails Between Field and Sunset dovetailsmusic.com There’s something comfortably nostalgic about The Dovetails’ debut album, Between Field and Sunset. It feels like sitting by a creek with your best friend, toes grazing the water, or slow dancing with your … Continue reading
Simultannihilator Writhing Stories simultannihilator.bandcamp.com Experimental music is, much of the time, quite contextual. Knowing how the composer is actually making a noise gives the listener a better understanding about what exactly it may mean. Not only does it help distinguish … Continue reading
Defenestrator Assimilation, Vile Messiah defenestrator-wa.bandcamp.com For those of you not “in the know,” a defenestrator is someone who pushes another person out of a window. It is also the name of a Bellingham-based band that has been gracing the metal … Continue reading
Dad Jazz Torture Your Ghost dadjazz.bandcamp.com Brutal. It would be near impossible to describe Torture Your Ghost in any other way. The record is 16 or so minutes of Dad Jazz punching you, the listener, in the mouth, albeit with … Continue reading
Rabbit Wilde Southern Winters EP www.rabbitwilde.com If you ever feel like getting on the back of a horse with none of your belongings and riding it alongside a mountain for miles and miles away from everything you’ve ever known towards … Continue reading
Linda Allen Carry Us Through This Night Lindasongs.com On her eighth musical release folk-singer Linda Allen gives us Carry Us Through This Night. This music is soothing, warm, and comforting – each song glows like a wintertime fire and has … Continue reading
