Review: Coldplay spectacular pulls Climate Pledge Arena into the center of its universe
Big-deal pop rockers Coldplay played Climate Pledge Arena on Friday night for what venue brass considered its “grand opening” concert on the eve of the...
Michael Rietmulder
Michael Rietmulder is the Seattle Times music writer.
The top concerts coming to Climate Pledge Arena
Climate Pledge Arena has ambitious plans to be a major player in the concert industry. Here's a look at some of the hottest shows, including...
Can KEXP help the Kraken make hockey music cool?
KEXP is helping the Kraken soundtrack the in-game action at Climate Pledge Arena. But that's not even the coolest part of this Seattle music-sports alliance....
Review: Foo Fighters, Death Cab christen Climate Pledge Arena with unforgettable style VIEW
Climate Pledge Arena opened its doors to fans for the first time Tuesday, as hometown rock heroes Foo Fighters and Death Cab for Cutie christened...
Foo Fighters' Hall of Fame journey began with 2 friends in a Shoreline studio
Before being enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this month, the Foo Fighters return to their birth city to christen Climate Pledge...
As Climate Pledge Arena opens next week, not everyone is thrilled with their new neighbor VIEW
Leaders of The Vera Project, an all-ages music venue and nonprofit at Seattle Center, say Climate Pledge Arena construction has been hampering its comeback efforts...
‘Oh dude, it’s like hellfire’: Brandi Carlile and Ben Gibbard talk touring amid COVID, extreme weather
The return of touring has been a welcome sign for the ailing music industry. But between COVID-19 and extreme weather events, it hasn’t always been...
Sub Pop signs one of the Northwest's most influential indie rock bands
Sub Pop announced Thursday that it signed Boise-based band Built to Spill. In some ways, the pairing of two of the region's most influential names...
Local music bastion reemerges on Capitol Hill, grunge vet hits late night TV and other music news
This week, Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder recommends checking out Cafe Racer's new home, grunge vet Barrett Martin — who has a new album...
Two Seattle rock giants will open Climate Pledge Arena with benefit concert
Foo Fighters and Death Cab for Cutie appear set to christen the new Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 19 with a show benefiting the arena's...