By Jack Taylor Hosting an open art space for people of all ages, local nonprofit Make.Shift continues to encourage children to tap into their inner artist as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary. Located on Flora Street in downtown Bellingham, Make.Shift is a creative space where artists can […]
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Photo by Rachel Postlewait By Nolan Kirby The playlist I created for you today is filled with three completely different genres: Major 90’s hip-hop influencers Happy day songs French These songs have been handpicked because they are going to stimulate your brain, taking you on a journey. Let’s […]
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The poster for Kushan Chorus’s concert, “Breaking Silence.” // Photo courtesy of Kushan Chorus By Ali Raetz This Saturday, the Kulshan Chorus will combine songs, choreography and spoken word to bring awareness to sexual assault and provide an artistic representation of the #MeToo movement. Audiences can enjoy two […]
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By Olivia Klein With a lively jubilance, the Sudden Valley Dance Barn hosted The Brothers Arntzen band, kicking off a concert series dedicated to jazz enthusiasts on April 14. True to its name, the Dance Barn is split into a seating area facing the stage, but the eye […]
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Some of the hardest parts of pursuing your creative aspirations professionally are finding out what you really want to do and finding spaces that let you do it. Western graduate Katie Gray is someone who has made musical ambitions into both a hobby and a job. In addition […]
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By Julia Furukawa As the video chat connected, three smiling faces came into focus. Members of the Seattle-based band, Naked Giants, waved through the screen. Gianni Aiello (vocals/bass), Grant Mullen (vocals/guitar) and Henry LaVallee (drums) sat in the lobby of a cozy lodge in Bozeman, Montana, a taxidermy bear […]
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By Drew Stuart Are you tired of countless chillhop playlists polluting your Soundcloud and Youtube feeds? Do you want a slice of chill music that feels more substantial? Well, this week’s playlist will have you right at home with new and old jazz classics for your next study session. […]
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By Ricky Rath The groundhog has spoken this week and don’t pack those coats away just yet because we have six more weeks of winter left. This week’s playlist is all about those long walks from campus in 30 degree weather with a mix of R&B, electronic, and […]
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By Dawson Finley The crowds in the Viking Union Friday, Nov. 17, found themselves in the midst of an intimate atmosphere, where bands and fans alike enjoyed surrounding themselves with a full range of musical talent. The show featured three rock acts; headliner Jay Som, The Wednesdays and […]
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By Walker Sacon Senior Michael Erickson has been making music for most of his life. Eager to create music from a young age, Erickson played various instruments his parents scattered around the house. Since March, the music, which Erickson creates under the stage name WMD, has been […]
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