Here are 15 of the best Seattle albums of 2020 (so far) WATCH
During these complicated times, it’s important to hold space for expressions of our humanity. Live music as we knew it may be on hold, but...
Michael Rietmulder
Michael Rietmulder is the Seattle Times music writer.
Bumbershoot canceled amid COVID-19 concerns, eyes 2021 return
Bumbershoot organizers announced Tuesday that the long-running festival will not take place this year, due to COVID-19 concerns.
Review: All In WA makes virtual concerts fun again, raising $48 million and counting for coronavirus relief
Pearl Jam, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Brandi Carlile, Macklemore and more Washington music stars took part in the homespun variety show that was equal parts quarantine-blues-killer, fundraising...
3 things to watch for in tonight’s All In WA coronavirus relief concert
The All In WA COVID-19 relief concert Wednesday night features a full slate of Washington music heavyweights, including Pearl Jam, Brandi Carlile, Macklemore, Ben Gibbard,...
Virginia Mason Medical Center confirms four COVID-19 cases among operating-room staff
"Fewer than five" staff members "who work in or near" the hospital's operating rooms have tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus...
Jazz Alley announces first concert since coronavirus shutdown; state says not so fast
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley announced plans to host what would be Seattle's first club show since the statewide shutdown began after COVID-19 hit the United States....
Washington’s concert event of the summer unites Seattle music royalty for coronavirus relief
Pearl Jam, Macklemore and Brandi Carlile are among the long list of Washington music heavyweights recruited by All In WA for a COVID-19 relief concert....
Meet CHOP’s original house band: Seattle’s Marshall Law Band soundtracks a movement
Seattle hip-hop/funk troupe Marshall Law Band became the Capitol Hill protest's de facto house band.
Washington’s stacked COVID-19 relief concert postponed to honor ongoing protests
A star-studded COVID-19 relief concert initially slated to air next week is being postponed to later in June in light of countrywide protests following George...
Seattle musicians want more justice in industry, not just #BlackoutTuesday hashtag
The hashtag #BlackoutTuesday took social media by storm on Tuesday. But many Black musicians in Seattle and beyond said they wanted more substance and justice...