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Mike Hadreas of Seattle's Perfume Genius chats about his acclaimed new album, a tribute to physical movement and stylistic reinvention

by Nathan Weinbender

May 28, 2020

Perfume Genius' new record Set My Heart on Fire Immediately opens with Mike Hadreas catching his breath as he intones "Half of my whole life is gone," backed only by a funeral organ. Soon a piano twinkles to life, and then a reverb-y Roy Orbison-inspired guitar flowers on the mix...

Perfume Genius' Mike Hadreas is known for evocative, poetic lyrics exploring queer identity and physical pain.

Tickets on sale for FarmJam 2020, featuring Drake White, Corb Lund, Stephanie Quayle and more country artists

By Dan Nailen
May 22, 2020
From Hayley Williams to Lucinda Williams, here are some of the new albums we're enjoying right now

By Dan Nailen and Nathan Weinbender
May 21, 2020
While closed concert venues hope for federal assistance, owners ponder what live music will look like post-pandemic

By Nathan Weinbender
May 14, 2020
Sammy Eubanks, Cami Bradley team up for virtual concert Saturday for Meals on Wheels

By Nathan Weinbender
May 8, 2020
Soothing sounds: Fixtures of the local music scene weigh in on their go-to comfort listens

By Nathan Weinbender
May 7, 2020
CANCELED CONCERTS: Phish and Dave Matthews at the Gorge, the Festival at Sandpoint, Browne's Addition summer concerts

By Nathan Weinbender
May 4, 2020
Aerosmith and Guided By Voices celebrate landmark albums this month and are worlds apart in style and popularity — but maybe not as far as you think

By Dan Nailen
Apr 27, 2020
Splendid Isolation

By Greg Spatz
Apr 25, 2020
New music we love: Fiona Apple's thrilling Fetch the Bolt Cutters is a rush of lacerating lyrics and swirling sonics

By Nathan Weinbender
Apr 24, 2020
SOUND ADVICE: New local music releases you can listen to right now

By Nathan Weinbender
Apr 23, 2020
With a new compilation from his label CorpoRAT Records, Kris Martin gives his roster of local rockers a sonic platform

By Nathan Weinbender
Apr 23, 2020
A musical ray of sunshine during the pandemic: X has a new album out today

By Dan Nailen
Apr 22, 2020
In lieu of in-person performances, musicians are using social media and live streams to connect with fans

By Nathan Weinbender
Apr 9, 2020
Some memorable music streams to help while away your time social distancing

By Dan Nailen
Apr 9, 2020
10 new tracks to make your self-isolation less boring

By Nathan Weinbender
Apr 2, 2020
The Flaming Lips reschedule their Fox Theater show for March 19, 2021

By Nathan Weinbender
Mar 30, 2020
As Spokane's music venues go dark, owners and artists look with hope and caution toward an uncertain future

By Nathan Weinbender
Mar 26, 2020
New music and live streams for your self-isolation pleasure, and ways to support the local music scene

By Nathan Weinbender
Mar 26, 2020
Musicians are posting live streams and personal concerts to make your self-isolation a bit more tuneful

By Nathan Weinbender
Mar 19, 2020
While the coronavirus decimated Spokane's spring concert season, there's hope for summer

By Dan Nailen
Mar 19, 2020