You can’t go to live concerts. But you can listen to these 6 essential Seattle live albums WATCH
Until we can safely commune in our favorite local music venues, these classic (and streamable on Spotify) live albums recorded on Seattle soil — or...
Michael Rietmulder
Michael Rietmulder is the Seattle Times music writer.
Alice in Chains talk wild rise, hard times ahead of receiving MoPOP Founders Award WATCH
Alice in Chains is one of the most enduring hard rock bands of its generation. On Dec. 1, MoPOP salutes the Seattle rock greats with...
Brandi Carlile announces new memoir, ‘Broken Horses’
Brandi Carlile: singer, songwriter, producer and now author. The Maple Valley music star has written a memoir slated for publication next spring. The book details...
The Crocodile, where Nirvana, Pearl Jam and more have played, is moving, with big plans for the future VIEW
After nearly 30 years, one of the city's most storied clubs is making an exit from the sticky-floored temple where musicians including Nirvana, Pearl Jam,...
Upcoming all-star benefit concert, with Dave Matthews, Mike McCready and more, is one of Seattle’s best new traditions
This year's benefit show for Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH), pairing some of Seattle's hometown stars with local standouts and up-and-comers, airs 4...
Amid ‘most important election of our lifetime,’ Seattle musician-activists turn up the volume VIEW
Many Seattle musicians are using their voices (and instruments) to advocate for social justice and, as Election Day approaches, boost voter turnout. It's no surprise,...
Pearl Jam at 30: The enduring power of Seattle music’s cool uncles
At the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam's first show at an old South Lake Union club, Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder examines the secrets...
Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold on what inspired the band’s surprise new album, ‘Shore’ WATCH
Fleet Foxes main man Robin Pecknold was already struggling to complete the Seattle folk rockers' fourth album. Then the world turned upside down. Pecknold discusses...
Watch: Seattle’s Payge Turner wows Gwen Stefani on ‘The Voice’ WATCH
Seattle newcomer Payge Turner is the latest local musician to land a spot on NBC singing competition "The Voice." The versatile soul/rock singer's commanding performance...
$10 million fundraising campaign aims to save Washington music venues from closing
Thanks to the pandemic, more than 60% of Washington's independent music venues could be closed by February 2021, according to a recent survey of club...