Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
Bellingham's Music Magazine
Since 1998
by Brent Cole Earlier this year, the documentary “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” was released to much critical fanfare. Published at the same time, though more under the radar, was the book “I Found My Friends: An Oral History of … Continue reading
Local notes on what’s happening with musicians, events and more. Have something to share? Send your info to editor@whatsup-magazine.com. RECORDING & RELEASES Hello, Bellingham! Raleigh Davis here for another rousing edition of Le Beat! Fall has snuck up on us… … Continue reading
by KEENAN KETZNER A meditative figure has been tending to the Zen gardens of hip-hop, and can be heard loud and clear through the melisma of sub-average flora that clouds the Pacific Northwest scene, grabbing attention with sharp wordplay and brute … Continue reading
by Tommy Calderon Three words: Panda Panda Panda. This Bellingham trio formed about a year ago with the idea of playing as an Offspring cover band at Make.Shift’s Valentine’s Day Cover Show. While discussing the idea over a couple of … Continue reading
by Brent Cole Exploring the unique nuances of the human face, local artist Katie Johnson has found her creative stride, drawing the faces of friends and celebrities. Currently, she’s prepping for her show this month at Aslan Brewing Co., and … Continue reading
interview by Brent Cole Jan Peters has been in the music scene for years – taking off when the time is right, but always making his way back. Jan was behind the Monday Night Project for years at Boundary Bay, … Continue reading
by Jared Curtis When you talk about the music of the Pacific Northwest, Mark Pickerel’s name should be included in the conversation due to his integral part in the grunge scene, thanks to his work with Screaming Trees, among other … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad Spicy Dijon mayo, strawberries, bacon, peanut butter, anchovies, avocado and more bacon. Alas, the ingredients of Beats Antique’s current tour if it were a sandwich. This may go without saying, but judging by the sounds of it, … Continue reading
by Jared Curtis Thanks in large part to the rise of The White Stripes and The Black Keys during the garage rock revival of the early 2000s, duo acts have been popping up all over the place during the past … Continue reading
by Keenan Ketzner A storied artist almost always has a storied past, and that much is true of Zion I. Zion I, for those who are unfamiliar, was a hip-hop duo that put out a number of critically acclaimed albums in … Continue reading
by Jared Curtis One of the scariest parts of having a nightmare is not being able to wake up from it, but eventually, once you open your eyes, the nightmare is over. Except if you’re a person who suffers from … Continue reading
The Helio Sequence, Lost Lander, Eagle Teeth Sept. 20 • The Shakedown This show closed off a weekend of fantastic music with an excellent lineup of talented musicians. The stage was packed with the most gear I’d ever seen at The … Continue reading
http://croak1010.bandcamp.com/releases This August, Bellingham teenage Screamo-Hardcore outfit Croak released the EP Ocean Without a Shore. Consisting of five songs, the EP is best characterized as a healthy mix of Converge, Far, and Say Hello to Sunshine-era Finch. From the distorted, … Continue reading
http://estimate.bandcamp.com Light your candles, wash your bed sheets and get ready to make some sweet, sweet love. Love Songs Gone Wrong (Grade 6), a five-song EP by local artist Estimate, is some serious R&B action that will bring you back … Continue reading
http://thecofoundermusic.com/ What would it sound like if Bill Callahan, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Everlast became one songwriter? Most likely, something like the recent Bellingham transplant Hayden Eller who goes under the moniker, The Co Founder. And he’s released a … Continue reading
http://thekatiegray.bandcamp.com The debut EP by The Katie Gray Band, Soundwaves, has a wonderful sound. It fits nicely in the alternative piano-pop genre and the group has got the sound locked down with six pro-quality tracks. Katie Gray has a tremendous … Continue reading
http://shleepytime.bandcamp.com Our Lost Love EP is the debut release from Bellingham’s Devin Mills, who performs/records as the electronic artist Shleepytime. Centered around atmospheric chords and up-tempo beats, Shleepytime’s sound is reminiscent of Nintendo style sound effects and Manatee Commune, mixed … Continue reading
http://allurataq.bandcamp.com From the ever-smoldering embers of some of Bellingham’s heaviest and most influential bands rises the unrelenting force of newcomer Allura’taq. Headed by Jeff Kastelic and Bobby Lind (Savage) of Full Frontal Assault, Devilry and Kodiak fame, Allura’taq is poised … Continue reading
http://www.facebook.com/Bobfossilband Funk, grunge, swing, booty shakin’ rock ‘n’ roll – the Bob Fossil debut self-titled album has it all. Bob Fossil’s music is a party. It’s awesome because they rock, and this self-titled 11-track album deals out a tremendous amount … Continue reading
http://www.facebook.com/TheBossRhino Holy smokin’ gravy balls! The packaging on this mama jamma is beautiful. Seriously, badass. Jim Blanchard’s retina-retching purple rhino on the cover commands immediate attention. Behold the chunk of translucent gold vinyl encased within this eye-blistering 12” jacket – … Continue reading
Album Review: Wild Throne, Harvest of Darkness, www.wildthrone.com/#! Wild Throne, easily the most literal application of the term “power trio,” serve up a destructive feast with their first full length LP, Harvest of Darkness. A frisson-inducing blast of Josh Holland’s guitar, Jeff … Continue reading
by Raleigh Davis Ever since I was a child first learning guitar and playing The White Stripes and Nirvana covers, it’s always been my dream to go on tour. Nothing sounded better to me than packing up my stuff and … Continue reading
by Aaron Apple and Aaron Kayser Hotpoint Tea & Express opened their doors earlier this year, and has provided the Bellingham community with a new way of dining: the customer has the opportunity to participate in the cooking process, in … Continue reading