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Exploring the Raw Restlessness of Florida Girlhood in Nep's Debut Album 'Noelle'
Review by Allie LaRoe 'Noelle' by Nep out via Harbour Artists & Music October 24, 2025 Noelle , the spirited debut of Florida songwriter and performer Nep , vibrates with infectious youth. It’s got that unselfconscious cool-girl energy that feels like a blend of Juliana Hatfield and Lowen. Each track is woven with open enthusiasm — a self-exploratory optimism. You’re drawn in, partly through Nep’s lyrics and partly through a haze of your own memories, into a state of restless
Oct 22
'A6' by Lights: A Journey Through Synth-Pop, Self-Discovery, and Raw Emotion
Review by Camille Germain Lights 'A6' out via Virgin May 2, 2025 Lights has done it again with her latest album, A6 , released three...
May 8
Between Silence and Sound: How Cloud Cult's 'Alchemy Creek' Masters the Art of Emotional Storytelling
Review by Allie LaRoe 'Alchemy Creek' by Cloud Cult released on August 8th, 2024 via Earthology Records Alchemy Creek feels like a...
Jan 1
The Art of Playing It Safe: Wilderado's 'Talker' and the Price of Professionalism
Review by Allie LaRoe 'Talker' by Wilderado, released on September 20th, 2024, via Bright Antenna Records If you’ve ever wondered what...
Nov 20, 2024
Photo Galleries
Tegan and Sara at Neptune Theatre in Seattle | November 18th, 2022
Crybaby Tour Photos by Marissa Bowen
Nov 24, 2022
FLETCHER at Showbox SoDo in Seattle | November 14th, 2022
Girl Of My Dreams Tour Photos by Marissa Bowen
Nov 20, 2022
Beach House at Soundstage at Graceland in Memphis, TN | September 26th, 2022
Photos by Jen Emmert
Oct 1, 2022
Chelsea Cutler with Adam Melchor, ROSIE at Showbox SoDo in Seattle | April 26th, 2022
When I Close My Eyes Tour Photos by Molly Lowney
Apr 30, 2022
Concert Reviews
Sheppard with Tinsley, Garrett Adair at Madame Lou's in Seattle | August 24th, 2024
Review and Photos by Camille Germain Sheppard performing their Say! Geronimo Tour at Madame Lou's in Seattle on August 24th, 2024 In the...
Sep 3, 2024
The Struts with Barns Courtney at Rosalind Theatre in Portland | August 23rd, 2024
Review and Photos by Delaney Hawley The Struts performing their Pretty Vicious tour in Portland on August 23rd, 2024 On August 23, 2024,...
Aug 28, 2024
Cage The Elephant with Young The Giant, Bakar, Willow Avalon at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle | June 22nd, 2024
Review and Photos by Camille Germain Cage The Elephant brought their Neon Pill Tour to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena on June 22nd for a...
Jul 6, 2024
Our Last Night with Broadside, Normandie at Showbox SoDo in Seattle | April 26th, 2024
Review and Photos by Delaney Hawley Our Last Night performing their Covers Only tour at Showbox SoDo in Seattle on April 26th, 2024 On...
May 3, 2024
Book Reviews
Dead Dad Jokes by Ollie Schminkey
Written by Camille Germain Right off from the start Ollie Schminkey pulls no punches. Everything is out in the open with the book title...
May 27, 2021
When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown
Review by Camille Germain I had forgotten how much I enjoyed historical fiction until I read Angela Jackson-Brown’s When Stars Rain Down....
May 27, 2021
Hillbilly Queer by J.R. Jamison
Review by Camille Germain Hillbilly Queer takes us on an adventure: son and father. Father, hillbilly; son, queer. During a family dinner...
May 2, 2021
Empathy Exams: Essays by Leslie Jamison
Review by Rebekah Hoffer Pain can take many forms: childbirth, self-harm, a swift punch to the nose, an obscure illness, heartbreak,...
Nov 10, 2020
Interviews
Inside Sons Of The East: Rituals, Raw Studio Magic, and Emotive Folk-Rock in Motion
Interview by Allie LaRoe Sons Of The East - Photo provided by The Syndicate PR Just in time for boot-and-scarf season, the Australian folk-rock band Sons Of The East is wrapping up its global tour in the Pacific Northwest. The band’s sound feels intimate and comforting—like the sonic equivalent of wrapping yourself in a wool blanket and watching a bonfire burn down. The trio was formed in 2011 by Nic Johnston (vocals, keys), Dan Wallage (guitar, banjo), and Jack Rollins (voc
Oct 25
A Glimpse of New Horizons with Sea Wolf’s Alex Brown Church
Interview by Allie LaRoe Alex Brown Church of Sea Wolf photo by Scott J. Leahy The night I saw Alex Brown Church play for the first time,...
Apr 7
Finding Presence: Craig Minowa on Cloud Cult's 'Alchemy Creek' and the Art of Letting Go
Interview by Camille Germain Cloud Cult ahead of 2024 release 'Alchemy Creek' photo provided from Cloud Cult Craig Minowa of Cloud Cult...
Jan 15
Exploring the Transformation of Sheppard: A Journey Through Color, Sound, and Resilience
Interview by Camille Germain Sheppard group photo provided by band After their fourth studio album, Zora , debuted at number one on the...
Jan 10
Features
Ones to Watch: The Get Alongs and New Album 'Weather Permitting'
By Izzy Petraglia The four-piece band The Get Alongs has solidified its place in Toronto’s rock music scene over the last six years. If...
Mar 11, 2024
When Dreams Become a Goal with Nashville Pop-Rock Trio The Revelries
Written by Camille Germain Photo by Katie Kauss “It’s the universal language of emotion,” John Lewis told me on the phone when we...
Jun 18, 2021
Not Just Another Cover Band Musician
Written by Sheldon Hubbard Photos Provided by Sean McCole Within the repertoire that Sean McCole has accumulated for himself, you’ll find...
Aug 10, 2020
Happy Heartbreak Single Release: NMS (Hanoi)
Written by Sheldon Hubbard Photo Provided by Happy Heartbreak The video opens with the band and some of their friends enjoying a dinner...
Jul 4, 2019
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