No More Death Stars talk Beach Boys, punk, and their new record. "I just want to make rad records that people have a real response to, and I need just enough money to do that, that's all I need."
It has been seven years since the release of The Black Tones' critically acclaimed debut LP, Cobain and Cornbread. In 2019, the band had a lot to say about the then-current state of affairs and life in general, with hard-hitting songs like "The Key of Black (They Want Us Dead)," "Rivers Jordan," and "Plaid Pants." Infusing rock & roll, blues, activism, Pacific Northwest sensibility, and Southern soul into their work, The Black Tones' family affair paved the way for a new era of Seattle music whi
Brittany Davis has always been profoundly candid in her music. Both her full-length albums, Image Issues and Black Thunder, are sonic films that transport listeners into the depths of Brittany's mind. Her aptly named new single, "Behind the Door," remains true to form and continues the spiritual jazz direction that emerged through the improvised sessions of Black Thunder. The album nods toward luminaries such as Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and is the product of creative
A few weeks back, I finally became the proud owner of an album I had been searching for for a while: Regional Zeal, Mouth Music From Olympia, Washington. Given that I am an avid collector of PNW music and, at the same time, have a fondness for all experimental music, this was something I needed to own. Released in 1982 via Palace of Lights, this is a compilation of, you guessed it, mouth music. Basically, it is experimental abstract pieces made with looped vocals, singing, multi-tracking, proce
If there ever was a song for the times, Cat Valley's new single, "Landlord," fits the bill. Have you ever been pissed that your calls to maintenance have gone unanswered? Have you ever been pissed that your rent has gone up for no reason? Have you ever been pissed that landlords exist at all? The Bellingham-based band hopes you find catharsis with their new track that puts to music what a lot of us have been feeling. After a decade together, Cat Valley is back and more pissed than ever. Known f
As you would expect from a Hildegard of Bingen superfan, Mt. Fog lead singer and keyboardist Carolyn B. starts our conversation off with a quote from her: Do not lay on more strain than the body can endure, and moderate straining and abstinence bring nothing useful to the soul. Given her frenetic 2026 — Releasing a new, well-received Mt. Fog album, playing shows around the Northwest with a fall tour of the Northeast planned, and organizing a one-night festival celebrating Hildegard — you might
Sonny Moore, better known by his stage name Skrillex, has been teasing the announcement of a Seattle show on social media this summer by posting cryptic messages like “Seattle?” on his X account or sharing a glitched-out photo of Gas Works Park on his Instagram story. This tactic did successfully work to build hype, aided by the fact that Moore has not performed in Seattle since Bumbershoot in 2012. The closest that he’s come to Seattle since then was in 2019 at the now-retired Paradiso Festiva
Our next new volunteer orientation is scheduled for Monday August 17, 2026 at 7pm PDT.
MagmaFest is an annual music festival organized by Hollow Earth Radio, a community FM and online radio station and arts hub located in Seattle. We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2027! H.E.R. is a 100-percent volunteer-run, freeform radio station that provides a place for local musicians and artists to present their work. How to be part of MagmaFest? The 2026 submission period is currently closed. History & Mission The first Magma Festival was in 2008. We wanted to create a public
“We’re in it for the long haul so do shit today to make tomorrow and all the other days in your life better!” - Lomes Oleander of Pigeon Pit After an exciting UK and Ireland tour, Olympia folk punk band Pigeon Pit has quickly jumped back in the van for a West Coast and Southwest US tour in support of their new album Leash Aggression, which came out in November 2025. Pigeon Pit’s second stop on this tour was The Vera Project, an all-ages music venue here in Seattle, WA. They were accompanied by
40 Watts from Nowhere follows Los Angeles pirate station KBLT 104.7's brief, but impactful time over the airwaves. What began as one woman's quest to provide a "tasty alternative" to mainstream stations became a movement broadcast from a tiny studio.
Debut album from Argentina's new punk rock band that came to bring honest music for the wanderer souls. The recording includes 5 tracks, TDR, La Música de nuestros días, El Precio, Brillar, and Mi casa está llena de cosas. Recordered and mixed on Balance Estudio in Buenos Aires, Argentina and released on July 15 on Bandcamp, Tidal, Apple Muisic, SoundCloud, etc. Check their Linktree for the full list https://linktr.ee/mundovagabundo Mundo Vagabundo, or Vagabond World is the name of this new b
