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. Well hello there friends… How are you all doing? I’m well, thanks so much for asking. Pretty happy the sun … Continue reading
by Devin Champlin Bellingham has been host to a number of artists, musicians, weirdos, beardos, and other sorts of creative beings over the years. Counted among this strange and proud alumni is Northwest bluegrass legend Cliff Perry. It’s been a … Continue reading
by Brent Cole photo by Angel Ceballos In a musical world where indie pop darlings seem to spring up every day, Frankie Cosmos, the brain child of Greta Kline, have carved out loyal following for their heartfelt, honest, and hook filled … Continue reading
by Brent Cole photo by Kimberly Yount Back in the early 2000s, the Shook Ones burst onto the scene in a blaze of glory. Playing frenetic pop punk with crisp songwriting and fantastic musicianship, they were instantly a local fan … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad photo by Cara Totman J Mascis was stressing about his new iPhone when I spoke with him late last month. He was in the process of switching from an old edition to a new one before heading … Continue reading
by Ryan Ritter-Jones photo by Michael Haight Los Angeles based Death Valley Girls have been sharing their eerily electric sound palette with audiences since their debut in 2013. Described as equal parts “sonic exorcism… desert blasted riffage… and occult menace,” … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad John Craigie recorded his most recent album, No Rain, No Rose, in his Southeast Portland living room with some of his closest friends and musical acquaintances. Picture it – a big, white Victorian-era house with a wrap … Continue reading
by Keenan Ketzner In the art critic circles there is a common misconception that pop music is an ephemeral, nearly trivial type of music that is easy to make, and therefore somehow of less value. Thankfully, neither of those assumptions … Continue reading
by Brent Cole Using hooked harmonies and engaging song structures, Bellingham’s Foxing Gloves are writing some of the most interesting songs in the music scene these days. Now if they can just find a drummer. The seeds of Foxing Gloves … Continue reading
