Despite Simple Minded Symphony’s latest single's upbeat, pop-rock catchiness (complete with horns!), "Mixed Up" has a heavy premise: identity struggle. The lyrics confront the challenges of being of mixed race in the U.S. in a dancy fashion. open.spotify.com/album/3s3HMpJn…

This Saturday: @SAJandtheHidogs and @ShainaShepherd1 at South Park Hall, a new venue from Fremont Abbey Arts eventbrite.com/e/stephanie-an…?

Mt. Fog’s “Blue Summer” is a distinct intersection of folk indie pop and electronica. The twinkly synth production augments the dreaminess and calculated meandering of the vocals, in a folky Cocteau Twins sort of fashion. open.spotify.com/track/1ZfcVUfA… Mt Fog

.Aline & Wes got a fun outdoor show coming up on the 30 at SURF BALLARD facebook.com/events/s/aline…

Got my new lid! Thanks Dan's Tunes

Inspired by PNW wildlife, Dogpatch’s “Slug” is about, as you might surmise, the goings on of a slug’s day-to-day. The track emulates a slug-like pace in its deliberately laid back drum beat and a slug-like sludge in its heavy, roaring guitar. open.spotify.com/track/78jnLkvU…

In The Rhetorician 🦸🏿‍♂️'s latest video, he channels the Black Power Ranger and rides a giant cat. youtube.com/watch?v=elzUnJ…

.@SAJandtheHidogs's latest music video is an ode to Seattle music venues. Catch glimpses of The Royal Room, @ClockOutLounge, The Sunset, and more: youtube.com/watch?v=00roV9…

Support local music and local music journalism with the Local Music Scene's first-ever show on July 22 app.showslinger.com/ticket_payment…

Now THIS is going to be a show to see. August 12. Drunky Two Shoes. @juliafrancis. Maya Marie. Yes. twoshoebbq.net/events/live-mu…

We’re biased on this one because it’s two of our staffers, but we’re pretty sure this show is going to be 🔥 Henry Mansfield les☀️🫶🏼 tour booking era✨ therendezvous.strangertickets.com/events/1121925…

Did an interview with Dan's Tunes and we talk about artist management. danstunesseattle.com/2021/07/19/beh…

Departure Festival, in Ford, WA, will feature local food and art vendors and benefit the Skalitude Honeybee Sanctuary. Camp from August 6-8. musicbytheshift.com/departurefesti…