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Eva Walker of The Black Tones Shares Her Thoughts About "Brain Brain"

Described as a musical Batman and Robin, twin siblings Eva and Cedrick Walker are the embodiment of trust and having each other's back. As the two leading members of The Black Tones, the band wouldn't exist without either member. Seven years after their critically acclaimed debut

MAGMA FEST Lineup Announcement

MAGMA Fest, Hollow Earth Radio’s annual music celebration, has announced the dates for its 2026 festival and the full lineup of performances. For the first time, Magma Fest will be held on Halloween at The Black Lodge located in Eastlake. We are dubbing this year's event MAGMA-Ween!

Rob Janicke Talks His Book "SLACKER" and How Music Can Change Your Life

1991 was a landmark year for music. Nirvana's Nevermind, Pearl Jam's Ten, Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Metallica's Black Album - the list goes on... 1991 felt like lightning in a bottle that changed the course of

Ani Jan Debuts New Single "Half Life of My Love"

A multi-hyphenate artist, Ani jan fuses poetry, Middle Eastern, grunge, and trip-hop notes to craft something special. Drawing on influences like LAMB, Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead, and more, Ani jan is finding her place in the new trip-hop zeitgeist. A little over a year after the release

Album Retrospective: 25 Years of Stone Gossard's 'Bayleaf'

"Bayleaf represents the idea/concept of a child who doesn't understand why there's a hard old leaf in his pasta sauce, and only later comes to understand how that leaf imparts a special flavor/seasoning. Enough metaphors." The press sheet for Bayleaf is an

"Down with the Empire": No More Death Stars is ready for a California Funeral

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."

The Black Tones Drop "Bombs" Ahead of New Album

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

Brittany Davis Invites Listeners "Behind the Door" With New Single

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

Album Retrospective: 'Regional Zeal, Mouth Music From Olympia, Washington'

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,

Cat Valley Brings the House Down With "Landlord"

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

"We've become like intertwined vines": Mt. Fog’s Carolyn B. on late-blooming saints and growing together as a band

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

Can’t handle big crowds? You may want to avoid this Seattle park on August 29th, 2026

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

August 2026 Volunteer Orientation (Virtual)

Our next new volunteer orientation is scheduled for Monday August 17, 2026 at 7pm PDT.

What is MagmaFest?

Hollow Earth Radio brings back Magma Fest for 2026! Our 100-percent volunteer-run, freeform radio station that provides a place for local musicians and artists to present their work.