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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?

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

Show Review: Pigeon Pit, Propolis, & Porch Cat at The Vera Project on 7/19/26

“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

'40 Watts from Nowhere' Amplifies Free Radio

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.

MUNDO VAGABUNDO by Mundo Vagabundo

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,

BAD OPTICS "Ladrones"

BAD OPTICS is an art-punk band based in Seattle, WA. Born in 2018, the band has released three EPs and two full length albums. They’ve performed in festivals such as Treefort Music Fest and Fisherman’s Village Music Festival, embarked on multiple West coast tours and were featured