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In the face of a cancer diagnosis, Wild Pink's John Ross crafted his band's gorgeous new album, ILYSM

By Seth Sommerfeld

Dec 1, 2022

Nothing is "normal" anymore. For indie musicians, that reality is even starker than in most other lines of work...

In the face of a cancer diagnosis, Wild Pink's John Ross crafted his band's gorgeous new album, ILYSM

Fall 2022 Album Roundup

Before launching into winter season, we look back at some of the freshest new musical releases

By Seth Sommerfeld
Nov 23, 2022
Before Modest Mouse burst onto the national scene, the band crafted a Northwest classic in The Lonesome Crowded West

By Seth Sommerfeld
Nov 17, 2022
Surf Curse unexpectedly blew up on TikTok, but the band's sonic evolution suggests it's no flash in the pan

By Seth Sommerfeld
Nov 10, 2022
Portland's MAITA has channeled a perpetual longing into one of the best indie rock albums of 2022

By Seth Sommerfeld
Nov 3, 2022
A reflection on some of the best horror movie scores in cinematic history

By Jason Baxter
Oct 27, 2022
Spokane's the Nixon Rodeo celebrates 10-plus years of hard rocking the scene

By Seth Sommerfeld
Oct 20, 2022
How the Podium transformed into Spokane's newest concert venue

By Seth Sommerfeld
Oct 13, 2022
Matt Mitchell is going all-in on music and mobile living

After years as a Spokane scene staple, the singer-songwriter starts a new chapter with Matt Mitchell Music Co.

By Seth Sommerfeld
Oct 6, 2022
Finding art in vulnerability with the Front Bottoms

You know what I think's pretty rad? I know how really sad you are...

By Seth Sommerfeld
Sep 29, 2022
Legendary metal band Iron Maiden returns to Spokane for the first time since 1988

By T. J. Tranchell
Sep 22, 2022
As the new David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream hits theaters, we look at some of the best music docs about non-superstars

By Seth Sommerfeld
Sep 15, 2022
Sunny Day Real Estate guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses his band's reunion, being an emo legend, and owning the Big Dipper

By Seth Sommerfeld
Sep 8, 2022