Category: other
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No Front Teeth? No Problem! Exploring the Life Obstacles and Mantras of French-Cameroonian Musician Yamê
By Leela Perez-Cobo There’s only one musician I can confidently say I would drop everything to go watch and experience live in concert. Before you, dear reader, suggest it: no, it’s not Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, K-Dot or the “Swamp Princess” Doechii. As inspiring and driven as those current musicians are, it’s one Paris-based, French-Cameroonian…
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LOMU: The Taiwanese DJ evolving the electronic scene
By Rhae Schulz-O’Neil Takao Drums event flyer, Kaohsiung Taiwan, 2024 Drum and Bass, the beloved electronic dance subgenre is one of the most popular electronic genres to come out of the United Kingdom 90’s breakbeat/rave scene. Having spanned into a multitude of DnB sub-genres, Drum and Bass (sometimes referred to as jungle beats) can be…
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KUPS International: Artists supporting Palestine and Sudan in the UK
By Jake von Haken Artists For Aid concert poster, 2024 On July 4th 2024, I had the opportunity to see a very special concert put on by Sudanese-Canadian artist Mustafa, which had over three thousand people in attendance. This was the second edition of his “Artists for Aid” series in which he raises money for…
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The Louie Louie Story: How Tacoma Launched one of Rock’s Most Popular Songs
By Thomas O’Neil “Louie Louie” is recognizable to most people. Maybe you’ve heard it sung at a baseball game, covered by your local bar band, or maybe you’ve heard a Jewish parody version of it about the Exodus story made for kids. Regardless, the song is still relevant, which is amazing considering that many other…
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From Space to Earth
By Mozie C. David Bowie’s legacy as Ziggy Stardust, the development of glam rock, and his footprint on the Moon. How can a drug-using, omnisexual, human manifestation of an alien being save the people of the world from destroying themselves? According to David Bowie–with the power of love. Few musicians on the rock circuit of…
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Small Stage: Wimps Rock the Socks Off Sag
By Sage Matkin When you walk into Sonic Boom Records with your best friend (Hi KT) and see a plywood stage set on top of vinyl stands, you gawk. A drum kit, one large speaker on wheels, two small speakers, one guitar case, and one bass case seems the max weight that stage would hold.…
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KUPS International: Taiwan’s Vibrant and Worldly Jazz Scene
By Rhae Schulz-O’Neil It’s Saturday night in the northern Zhongshan district (中山区) of Taipei (台北) Taiwan and, tucked away in the unsuspecting jazz bar Sappho, people young and old flood in for a taste of live music. The bar, which exclusively houses live Jazz Tuesday through Saturday, at first glance doesn’t seem to have that…
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Five Books Written By Your Favorite Musicians
By Lindy Rybloom Cover image via AbeBooks 5. Girl In A Band: Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) Providing a first-person perspective into the world of 20th-century alternative rock, Kim Gordon grants readers a first-hand account of her experience in Sonic Youth. For those looking for a feminist perspective on life in a band, Girl In A…
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Moshing for Mutual Aid?
By Juliet Oswald Pictured: Members of Alex Vile Photo by Angel Kelly (@angel.wa_ on Instagram) If you’re in search of a packed house show, a jazz night, or a documentary screening, it’s likely that Cush is going to be your spot. Located right off Sixth Street, Cush Hill is not only a hot spot for…
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School-Sanctioned Punk at the Western Washington Punkapalooza
By Tate DeCarlo “Yo Tate! We’re throwing a really cool show called Punkapalooza this Thursday, you should totally come check it out!” Chloe Unflat’s voice on the other end of the phone presented an enticing offer. I’ve known her since the second grade, but now she’s in school about two hours north of UPS at…