Interview: NWMS chats with Casey Berg of Hundred Loud
NWMS interviewed Casey Berg about the upcoming release, asking for the musician’s perspective on each song. Here’s what he had to say…
Read moreNWMS interviewed Casey Berg about the upcoming release, asking for the musician’s perspective on each song. Here’s what he had to say…
Read moreThe last track, “The Only Ghost”, is an acoustic ballad reminiscent of Pink Floyd. Initially intended to be played on a guitar, Russ gave the song new life when he decided to take the lead on the piano. It became something bigger than originally planned, evidenced by its epic shift from a soft, melodic verse to a bridge filled with contemptuous rock distortion, then back again. Like most of the songs on this album, its unexpected but refreshing.
Read moreNow in its second year, the Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless was again held at the Skylark in West Seattle. 11 bands, a crew from TopLeft TV, a couple of photographers and two emcees donated their time to raise money for Mary’s Place, a non-profit organization aimed at helping women, children and families reclaim their lives through temporary housing and employment seeking.
Read moreAs Steve Migs is “a drummer who just happens to be a voice on the radio” (pointed out by Bruiser Brody’s vocalist Travis Bracht), it only made sense that he help kick off his own birthday party. With a unique and attention-grabbing Bruiser Brody audio prelude, the band took the stage to audience cheers.
Read morePhilosophical questions on life, regrets from the past, sexual encounters, the denial of forgiveness, religious offense and depression are included. This is a record that begs to be “turned up to 11” while being thought-provoking.
Read moreThis EP is not subtle by any means but that’s probably by design. You could take the lyrics seriously or (after a few drinks) simply comedic commentary on today’s political chaos.
Read moreSafety Meeting is a comprehensive, solid offering with notable song-writing growth. If you’re looking for an album that generates a lot of imagery, from walking your girlfriend through the park to drinking beer with your single-buddies to driving home from work on a sunny Friday afternoon, this is it.
Read moreThe bill was comprised of three Seattle bands: Hobosexual, Spinning Whips and Dead Sonics. LoFi hosted a mixed-genre show like this one just the night before and both appeared to be sold out. They might be onto something here. Other venues should take note.
Read moreSoft Machine is 12 songs worth of new world angst propped up with a blend of 80’s post punk and 90’s alt rock.
Read moreBlabbermouth is a collection of four confrontational, unapologetic, fearsome, absurd songs (three originals and a cover) reminiscent of 1970s UK punk.
Read moreThere has been an unexpectedly strong resurgence of local music in Tacoma during the past year. Multiple venues have sprung
Read moreIt feels a little guilty to see three hours of live party music on a Saturday night in downtown Seattle for $10. It just seems wrong. It IS wrong. Still, that doesn’t stop me from trading off nosebleed seats to Green Day for (who knows how many) months of local music where I also get to meet the bands afterwards.
Read moreThis year will mark the 4th annual Fisherman’s Village Music Festival (FVMF) in downtown Everett. Being presented by the Everett
Read moreFriday nights are always a good night for local music in Seattle, especially when The Central Saloon builds a solid
Read more(All photos by Trevor Foyston.) KISW 99.9 FM was the proud sponsor of an unusually strong lineup at El Corazon on
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