You may have heard them, better yet you’ve seen them live. Vocalist and pianist Benza Maman and harpist Will Barrett make up the local duo group Noisywaters. With a unique musical style, incorporating classical instruments with pop and electronic foundations, the band is bringing fresh sounds to Bellingham. […]
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With beautiful weather and ample time, summer is the best season to take a long trip with your pals to a new location. Just don’t forget the important things: gas, snacks and a playlist. 1. “Windows” — AWOLNATION This song’s abrupt yet stirring vocal and techno introduction, in […]
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Whether you are hanging out on the dock at Lakewood, or road tripping cross country to jump in some uncharted waters this summer, stay cool with Lakeside Listening — a relaxed indie playlist. 1. “Mend” — Sjowgren Bluesy vocals paired with an energetic guitar riff give this song […]
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Finding something to do on a summer night isn’t too difficult in Bellingham, but an intimate night with your closest friends often results in some of the best memories you’ll hold close. Under the moon and stars, a backyard set up with blankets and speakers is all […]
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Picture, for a moment, your life without computers. Scary, right? Computers nowadays can perform tasks that wouldn’t have been imaginable 30 years ago. Countless improvements to computer technology over the years have given consumers the opportunity to do almost anything with a laptop, including providing musicians the option […]
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The festival was open to all ages and promoted DIY music, which has the bands doing everything themselves or working with an independent collaborator. Tyson Ballew, executive director at Make.Shift, said he wanted to support DVSAS at this year’s Tummy Fest because thinks what they do is important […]
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Music by Adrian Xavier and his band filled north campus with sounds of summer on Wednesday, June 28. Uplifting reggae reverberated off brick buildings surrounding the Performing Arts Center plaza. With temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, students, faculty and children gathered at the plaza to eat, […]
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As the heat of July rolls in, so does the peak of the summer festival season. While the headliners may be what draw the crowd to shows, the undercard bands can be what make every festival unique. However, these lesser-known bands are often overlooked. From local festivals such […]
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On Friday, June 23, roughly 100 people, including musicians, artists and other members of the Bellingham community, gathered at Mosh Eisley on Ellis Street for a benefit show. The event was put together to raise money for a family struggling through the crisis in Venezuela, where many people […]
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If you’re generally the person that always asks, “Hey, do you mind if I put something on?” at any social event lacking background music, what better place to put on your chill summer playlist than around a bonfire? Bon Fireside Jams is a relaxed playlist to create a […]
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