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Local Music Singles Roundup: February 2026

Where were you in the early 2000s? Outside Zumiez yearning for a slutty Hook Ups deck? Wherever you were, the best in local music was all gas, no brakes. … read more

By Ryan Michael Painter

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Peace Album
Olympic Deth

Olympic Deth = They Are Gutting a Body of Water + YHWH Nailgun + Girlfriends

This fascinating album will take you on a journey through different genres, moods and time signatures, occasionally all within the same song. … read more

By Jacob Huff

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Stranger Friend
Jr. Detective

Jr. Detective = The Solids + Sonic Youth + Broken Bells

Currently split, Jr. Detective is something of a long-distance relationship. Stranger Friend features four emotional tracks that take you on a sonic journey.  … read more

By Joni Bianca

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The Horse
The Horse

The Horse = caroline + Keaton Henson + Tim Hecker

The Horse combines the styles of folk, ambient and chamber music to create a sound that is somehow both comforting and disquieting. … read more

By Jacob Huff

Interview: The Apathetics

Kick off the night with Hangxiety, laugh your ass off with Punks & Punchlines and top it all off moshing to The Apathetics! Catch SLUG Localized at Kilby Court. … read more

By Cam Elliott

Interview: Punks & Punchlines

When you think of punk rock, the first thing you think of probably isn’t stand-up comedy. Unless you’re Antonio Iacobellis, the founder of Punks & Punchlines. … read more

By Cam Elliott

Interview: Matthew Fit

Matthew Fit has been a pillar of the local scene for over a decade now: he describes the scene breaking away from the homogeneity of the early days. … read more

By Jude Perno

Interview: A Really Really Cool Band

Armed with an entourage and a dream to record an entire album in 24 hours, A Really Really Cool Band is altering the music making formula. … read more

By Jamie Christensen