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May 23, 2013 @ 12:47 pm

SIFF films shine light on backup singers, Macklemore's rise and more

When it comes to the Rolling Stones classic Gimme Shelter, it's the soaring backing vocals that stand out as much as Mick Jagger. Most people don't have a clue who those women are. But a new film making its local debut aims to change that.
May 22, 2013 @ 11:26 am

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen gets Heart, Chrissie Hynde, others for new album

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is adding another accomplishment to his lengthy resume, major label recording artist. And he's got some big name backing making sure the record rocks.
May 23, 2013 @ 10:43 am

Northwest Folklife offers far more than most festivals

The Northwest Folklife Festival gets a bad rap from some as nothing more than hippies and drum circles. But it actually offers far more than most festivals, and it's still free.
May 20, 2013 @ 11:54 am

Macklemore, Ryan Lewis star in video for Nature Conservancy campaign

Seattle musicians Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have offered their voices to the All Hands on Earth campaign from The Nature Conservancy.
May 16, 2013 @ 4:39 pm

New film chronicling rise, fall and re-emergence of iconic Seattle DJ Marco Collins

You can't tell the history of the Seattle music scene without Marco Collins, the influential local DJ credited with breaking bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. He rose to the top of the music world, but then came crashing down. Now, he's back and the focus of a new documentary.
May 15, 2013 @ 12:00 pm

Macklemore remains atop Billboard charts

Seattle's Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have continued their hold on the top of the Billboard Hot 100, with "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton remaining atop the charts for a second straight week.
May 14, 2013 @ 10:44 am

Controversial lead singer of The Dixie Chicks comes out with first solo album

The controversial lead singer of The Dixie Chicks is out with her first solo album, exactly ten years after alienating the country music world by slamming the president.
May 13, 2013 @ 7:14 pm

Macklemore not OK with OKC playing his song

It's common to hear songs blasting through the sound system at a basketball game, but Macklemore isn't pleased his is getting play in Oklahoma.

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