The Mountain Goats Bring Wild Catharsis The atmosphere at the Woodland Park Zoo lawn shifted from a sun-drenched picnic to a communal revival the moment the PA system blared Queensrÿche’s heavy metal overture “Anarchy-X”, a brilliant nod to Seattle’s local music roots before The Mountain Goats stepped into the spotlight. John Darnielle immediately launched into […]
Icelandic folk-rockers Of Monsters and Men brought “The Mouse Parade” tour to a sold-out Paramount Theatre, delivered a lively set centered on their new album. Inside the gilded walls of the historic Paramount Theatre, the atmosphere was pure warmth. Beneath the soaring, ornate ceilings, both the general admission floor and every seat in the balcony […]
Modest Mouse @ 5th Ave Theatre Review and Photos by Alex Crick Modest Mouse’s two night return to Seattle’s historic 5th Avenue Theatre was a masterclass in controlled chaos, where raw indie-rock friction met single-minded audience devotion. From the opening double-header of “King Rat” and “I Came as a Rat,” the energy in the room […]
ggy Pop’s recent performance at Marymoor Park was a blistering, high-energy affair that reaffirmed his status as the godfather of punk. Drawing from a deep well of classics, the setlist was a dream for any fan of raw, unadulterated rock and roll. Kicking off with the ferocious one-two punch of “T.V. Eye” and “Raw Power,” […]
THING Festival – Weekend One, August 2, 2025Photos by Alex Crick THING Festival kicked off its 2025 season at Remlinger Farms in Carnation this past weekend. The first of three Saturday mainstage events showcased a stellar lineup of Sub Pop artists, featuring powerful performances from Father John Misty, Orville Peck, and Deep Sea Diver. Father […]