Here are the 20 best Seattle albums of 2018, chosen by local critics
From Grammy-nominated vets to breakout up-and-comers, the top 20 albums highlight the breadth and depth of our local music scene. Sit back and enjoy the results...
Michael Rietmulder
Michael Rietmulder is the Seattle Times music writer.
Beyond the albums: Best live act? Best new band? Here are our Seattle music year-end awards
In addition to our inaugural Seattle Critics Poll, which named the best local albums of 2018, we pick a few other acts who impressed this...
Seattle’s Minus the Bear says goodbye with 3 sold-out nights at the Showbox
The progressive Seattle indie rockers return to their "home club" this weekend, Dec. 14-16, to put a coda on an impressive 17-year career.
Brandi Carlile announces big birthday concert at the Gorge with Emmylou Harris and Neko Case
Riding her recent hot streak, the singer-songwriter unveils plans for a big home-state show at the Gorge Amphitheatre next year.
Brandi Carlile among biggest Grammy surprises, scores whopping six nominations
Washington's own Brandi Carlile, who is up for some of music's highest honors, led the way among local nominees, which also include Chris Cornell, Alice...
‘It’s like losing a good friend’: Seattle’s only dedicated blues club to close at year’s end
Three years after the threat of a $10,000 rent increase nearly doomed the club, the longtime venue beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct will close after...
Neko Case keeps home-state crowd enraptured at Paramount Theatre
Touring on her excellent new album, "Hell-On," the Northwest indie-rock great is at the top of her game.
98.9 The Bull vs. 100.7 The Wolf: How do Seattle’s country radio stations stack up?
One year after 98.9 FM's country makeover — and subsequent rebrand — we look at how Seattle-Tacoma's dueling country radio stations compare.
Home for the holidays: 12 shows from Seattle music all-stars
'Tis the season for big little local shows from some of Seattle's most talented artists.