by Landon Groves photo by Sarah Van Houten Musicians are tricky. They’re a rare breed, and a notoriously flakey one. When it comes to starting a band, they can be hard to pin down, but the opposite is true about … Continue reading
by Caitlin Cohen The Accidentals are ahead of their time. The band, made up of Katie Larson, Savannah (Sav) Buist, and Michael Dause are simultaneously learning how to develop as a band and as adults. Katie and Sav met in … Continue reading
by Caitlin Cohen It’s possible for things to not go according to plan on tour. After playing a show in Portland, Bellingham’s Bob Fossil drove to Canon Beach in high hopes of finding a spot to camp (in the middle … Continue reading
by Frank Giokas Great art brings us together to revive collective spirit, and there’s no better way to invigorate the soul than to experience Dirty Revival. Portland’s premiere neo-soul band delivers positivity with an awe-inspired blend of eclectic funk. As … Continue reading
by Stephanie Davey One comfort of living in Bellingham is knowing when the clouds clear, the Cascades will be there. Although only a short drive away, they can easily be taken for granted. Fred Beckey is one Washingtonian who has … Continue reading
interview by Brent Cole Lee Huffman, one of the three owners of the Wild Buffalo, has a lot going on. Truly hard working and inspiring, Lee is juggling a regular job, three businesses, property, and more. He is someone who … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad photo by Jen Acosta The Gift Machine may have moved to California, but they are nothing short of a Pacific Northwest band. Listening to their music will take you immediately to the foggy forests off the Puget … Continue reading
by Halee Hastad photo by Ed Dominick It’s not completely hard to imagine that the 2001 formation of Earthless was serendipitous. In fact, it makes complete sense. Earthless has a sound so organic, so beyond this realm, it would be … Continue reading
by McKenna Cardwell photo by Tiffany Brooks Driving through town with her two daughters in the backseat, Lisa Harmon turned the volume down on the pop song playing on the radio as her 10-year-old spoke up. “Mom, it’s really interesting … 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 Local drummer god Jason McGerr is heading to LA this month to start the new Death Cab for … Continue reading
by J. Daugherty Since the early 1900s, geeks and weirdos of all stripes have had a fascination with radio. Long before they were the medium of choice for talk shows and pop music, radio waves were considered a strange and … Continue reading