The Standout Performances of Capitol Hill Block Party 2023
Author: Ella Rustin For the past 25 years, Capitol Hill Block Party has been cherished by the Seattle community, showcasing local and traveling artists. This year, I was able...
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“On the Verge”: Le Tigre at the Paramount Theater (7/6)
Author: Emma Hyman Back in October of 2020, I watched Kerthy Fix’s 2010 documentary Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour, and in my COVID angst and boredom,...
Albums Perfect for Summer
Author: Amanda Taylor The New Abnormal – The Strokes The 9-song album is a solid front-to-back summer album. The groovy guitar riffs, accompanied by lead singer, Julian Casablancas’ vocal...
Performance Art as a Stimulant for Music: Xiu Xiu Concert Recap
Image Courtesy of @ nremac on Instagram Author: Ella Rustin At the beginning of May, I had the pleasure of seeing Xiu Xiu at the Vera Project here in...
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Last Playlist: A Musical Farewell from a Legendary Composer
Author: Amanda Taylor Yellow Magic Orchestra member, Ryuichi Sakamoto, passed away at 71 in March 2023, leaving behind a hand selected playlist titled “Last Playlist” which he requested “to...
Ultimate Study Albums
Author: Paige Wilson We are entering the most dreadful part of the semester: the end. To help you persevere here are some of my favorite albums to study to....
KXSU Presents: Spring Fest on Fri. June 2!
Join KXSU at our Spring Fest in June for a day of fun-filled activities on-campus! Come by for live music from local and student bands as well as for...
An Unforgettable Evening with They Might Be Giants at the Neptune Theatre: Show Review
Author: Kate Watanabe After years of delays and enduring the pandemic, They Might Be Giants (TMBG) made it to Seattle and performed two shows at the Neptune Theatre on...
Show Review: A Night Out on Earth with Waterparks
Author: Diana Sambotin One of the coolest parts of being a music-lover is growing up with your favorite artists, following along on their journey through trying out new looks...
Fred Again, Four Tet, & Skrillex Band Together to Close Out Coachella Weekend 2
Author: Ella Rustin “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d get to walk along… and I saw Ariana Grande walk along there, and now it’s gonna be...