Top 10 90’s Music Videos – Marco Collins
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 12:13 — 0 Comments
Everyone in the Seattle music scene knows the name Marco Collins – he’s the affable, talkative, Hall of Fame DJ credited with breaking bands like Beck and Pearl Jam. He is the 90’s star-making DJ from 107.7 The End who was pals with Nirvana. He was the life of the party – to an untenable degree. Marco is also the central figure of a new documentary premiering at SIFF on Wednesday, The Glamour & The Squalor, a film about his life as a music lover, addict and, now, Emerald City fixture. To celebrate TG&TS and to pay tribute to 90’s music […]
Three Songs To The Head vol. 31 (by Robb Benson)
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 11:20 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to Three Songs to the Head where we share three songs that moved us, three songs we love, three songs we can’t get out of our heads! Today, we’re featuring Courtney Barnett, Built To spill and Abraham.. and today’s post is written by Seattle songwriter Robb Benson. Enjoy! How can I describe how I feel about Courtney Barnett’s music without getting myself in trouble with my wife? Okay… it’s too late, my wife knows. My crush is innocent though, I swear, and there are probably thousands of guys and gals feeling the same way every […]
Kris Orlowski’s Songwriter Sessions
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 12:07 — 0 Comments
While there’s no shortage of eclectic shows in Seattle, an entire night of solo performances is a bit harder to find. If there’s a trend in the culture, it’s bent toward maximalism – big vocal harmonies, horn sections, extra toms played by back-up singers, etc. – and this leaves a little less room for the intimate experience of the solo performer. So I was intrigued when I saw the promo for Kris Orlowski’s Songwriter Sessions. It helped that the bill was unannounced – my curiosity was further piqued – and I decided to check it out. On my way to […]
Eli Rosenblatt’s Elephant Car
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 10:16 — 0 Comments
Eli Rosenblatt, a man the Monarch chatted with here for his Timber! performance, will soon be releasing a new album for kids and families called, Elephant Car. The 7-track record features playful lyrics and fun stories atop world music – from samba to klezmer. The record features performances by some of Seattle’s best musicians, ‘ta boot – from drummer Sam Esecson (Polyrhythmics) to trumpeter Ahamefule J. Oluo (Industrial Revelation). “The album is an unabashed, joyful celebration of rhythm, absurdity and love for humanity,” says Rosenblatt, “I hope it inspires people of all ages to absorb themselves in the music with […]
Three Songs To The Head vol. 30
Monday, May 4, 2015 12:48 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to Three Songs to the Head where we share three songs that moved us, three songs we love, three songs we can’t get out of our heads! Today, we’re featuring Foghorns, Naomi Wachira and Carradin Michel. Enjoy! –Jake Uitti If you’re a fan of folk music, you’ve probably heard the stories about Bob Dylan steeling records from friends, taking them right from the house, and bringing them with him along his travels to listen to. These are the records that influenced his singing, his voice and his attack at the art of writing music. I imagine […]
Three Songs To The Head vol. 29
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:54 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to Three Songs to the Head where we share three songs that moved us, three songs we love, three songs we can’t get out of our heads! Today, we’re featuring Fog People, Robb Benson and Industrial Revelation. Enjoy! –Jake Uitti “My Turn” by Fog People feels like an 80’s challenge. It’s as if I just had a frozen French bread pizza, watched The Breakfast Club and now I have to rock out next to some nice ladies in leggings. The jam is energizing, mesmerizing and forceful. Challenge accepted, I will head bang! Amidst dancing I […]
Music Notes
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 11:47 — 0 Comments
Hello! Below are three things happening in the town’s music scene that you might not be aware of. The point of this piece is brevity, so let’s jump right in! ***The 3rd Annual Pacific Northwest Songwriter’s Summit is Saturday from 1-9pm at the EMP and features a laundry list of stars talking about the craft. For example: a songwriting Panel featuring Tomo Nakayama, Shaprece, and Hey Marseilles with Jonathan Zwickel; a performance/interview with Marco Collins featuring the Grizzled Mighty; a recording Panel featuring Erik Blood, Jack Endino and Jeff Mcilwain with Jonathan Cunningham; another performance/interview with Marco Collins featuring Brandi Carlile; and a keynote presentation […]
Fuck More: A Liaison With Trannysaurus Rox
Friday, April 3, 2015 17:13 — 1 Comment
I caught my first glimpse of Trannysaurus Rox at their very first show, an evening of wonder and debauchery at The Josephine. At the time all I saw was a horsewhip held high above the crowd and later pieced that recollection together with another of a bearded-girl in assless chaps. I didn’t know who they were and neither did anyone else, but I knew they were worth looking into, so I got in touch with the lead guitarist and asked about meeting him at their next show… ASAP. He got back to me ASAP, saying that they were playing a show “TONIGHT” […]
Three Songs To The Head vol. 28
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 15:22 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to Three Songs to the Head where we share three songs that moved us, three songs we love, three songs we can’t get out of our heads! Today, we’re featuring Red Heart Alarm, Aaron Mason, and The Dip. Enjoy!
In The Spectrum, A Show For Autism
Monday, March 30, 2015 12:35 — 2 Comments
Xolie Morra lives with Asperger’s Syndrome, a fact she both celebrates and wants to share to further educate the public about the nuanced condition. Xolie, whose band, The Strange Kind, played on Jimmy Kimmel Live, has a sweet voice and the songs she writes are crafted pop gems. This Friday, she will be performing on stage at the Vera Project supporting autism awareness and her new project, In The Spectrum. We had a chance to chat with Xolie about her condition, the show and much more. When you approached us about this show there was a particular energy to your voice […]
The answer isn't poetry, but rather language
- Richard Kenney
