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Author: Alex Stanilla

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Review: Sarah St. Albin’s ‘Small Voice’ is a Tale of Hope

October 2, 2017 Alex Stanilla

“Small Voice” is the ideal closer for St. Albin’s raw and honest debut release, a beautiful collection of songs that with each listen will bring forth themes and motifs layered throughout to tell a story of love, loss and ultimately hope.

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Review: Tiny Vipers – ‘Laughter’

September 6, 2017 Alex Stanilla

Very few artists are willing to “kill off their darlings” leaving behind comfortable motifs and idiosyncrasies that they may rely on. Seattle’s Jesy Fortino who records under the moniker Tiny Vipers not only abandoned her acoustic pop tendencies for ambient synth landscapes but she also changed her career path altogether.

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Review: Charlie And The Rays – ‘Black Licorice’

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Alex Stanilla

Yes, it came out in 2016. A first time listen to Charlie And The Rays newest E.P. will most likely

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Review: Wussy Pair Down Lineup for Excellent Funhouse Performance

February 19, 2016July 3, 2016 Alex Stanilla

“We flew all the way out here just for tonight because we love you so much,” Wussy frontwoman Lisa Walker

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Cassette Culture, Sasquatch! and ‘Sugar Teeth’: An Interview with Tangerine

January 15, 2016July 3, 2016 Alex Stanilla

Maybe you’ve heard them around town, on KEXP or 107.7 The End. Maybe your friend put them on your party

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Dreaming Big! NWMS Interview With Dreamers

July 23, 2015 Alex Stanilla Dreamers

Dream big! Armed with a new sound and creative drive Dreamers has covered a great deal of ground in less than a year, bringing their infections 70’s inspired dream pop to a number of stages throughout the United States and our Canadian brothers and sisters up North.

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Rival Sons Guitarist Scott Holiday on the Heatwave and Randy Bachman

June 10, 2015 Alex Stanilla Randy Bachman, Rival Sons, Scott Holiday

If you’ve yet to listen to Rival Sons, now is a great time. Their high energy, heavy hitting rock n roll is absolutely perfect for cruising down the highway on a sunny day. They may even be responsible for the heat wave!

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The Little Airline That Could – Our Flight on Plastic Jet Airline

June 8, 2015 Alex Stanilla Plastic Jet Airline

For those that aren’t familiar, Plastic Jet Airline is an online only, live streaming music venue that has hosted numerous Seattle artists. Composed of three audio and video experts, the trio uses a wide variety of gear,

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Interview With Drew, Ian and Zack of Portland’s Left Coast Country

May 7, 2015 Alex Stanilla Left Coast Country

Just before we part ways, Zach confides “We’re an all independent band. Most of our money goes towards the gas tank. We do this because we truly love it.”

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Priory Engage With Energetic Opener For Kaiser Chiefs

April 23, 2015 Alex Stanilla Kaiser Cheifs, Priory

Even though it wasn’t a weekend show, Priory were able to impress, make a great deal of new fans and give any old ones plenty to look forward to.

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