Sounds by the Sound

Sounds by the Sound is a weekly half-hour show exploring Seattle’s legendary music scene filmed in some of the city’s most unique and scenic locations. With live music performances, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at noteworthy destinations and attractions – Sounds by the Sound is a travel guide to the sights and sounds of Seattle.

Lumen Field

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Episode one looks at the intersection of music and sports in Seattle, featuring an interview and live performances by The Flavr Blue at Lumen Field, a tour of the stadium, an interview with the Seahawks official DJ and a performance by Porter Ray.

Art + Music

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Episode Two looks at how art and music influence each other in Seattle, featuring live performances by Hey Marseilles at Chihuly Garden and Glass, an interview and performance by THEESatisfaction at Kubota Garden, and a look at the FLATSTOCK poster show.

Bumbershoot

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Episode four features Bumbershoot, the long running Seattle music festival, an interview and live performances by The Grizzled Mighty at Pier 62/63 on Seattle’s waterfront, and an interview with Kate Becker, Director of the Office of Film and Music.

Landmarks

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Episode five shows off Seattle’s music landmarks, features an interview and live performances by Brothers From Another at the Space Needle, and includes a tour of EMP Museum and the exhibit, “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses.”

Underground

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Andy goes underground – literally – in Episode Six, as he takes the Underground Tour in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. The episode also features a live performance by Black Whales at Gas Works Park and an interview and performance by Deep Sea Diver at the I-5 Colonnade.

Sea-Tac (Sub Pop)

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Episode seven features live performances by Sisters at the Hotel Max Artist Loft, an interview with rock photographer Charles Peterson, and an interview and performances by Bread & Butter at Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails. Andy also heads to Sea-Tac to visit the Sub Pop Airport Store.

Killer Views

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Episode eight shows off one of the iconic views of Seattle, as Andy heads to Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill. The episode also features an interview with Mike Hadreas, A.K.A. Perfume Genius at Kubota Garden, and performances by Rocky Votolato at the UW Waterfront Activities Center.

Breaking Young Talent

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The season 2 premiere focuses on the youth movement in Seattle music, featuring 15-year-old guitar virtuoso Caspian Coberly with W16 Garfield High School, The Pink Slips at the Pacific Science Center and the Vera Project, and The Presidents of the United States of America’ Chris Ballew as Caspar Babypants, at Archie McPhee.

Where Music is Made

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Andy goes behind the scenes to find out where Seattle music is made. This episode features live performances and interviews with Ayron Jones and The Way at Columbia City Theater, plus Jeff Angell at Robert Lang Studios, as well as an interview with the Seattle Drum School Bob Lovelace.

Historic Music Venues

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Seattle’s historic music venues are showcased in Episode Three, featuring The Young Evils at West Seattle’s Easy Street Records and Clemm Rishad at The Crocodile. Plus, former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan talks with Andy at the Moore Theatre about growing up in the Seattle music scene.

Food, Drink & Music

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Seattle loves music, food, and drink, and this episode showcases all three with live performances and interviews with Ever So Android in Caffé Vita’s bean room, plus Maiah Manser at The Carlile Room. Andy also catches up with restaurateur Andrew Friedman at Liberty Bar on Capitol Hill.

Women in Music

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Women have always been a huge part of Seattle’s music scene. Check out Shaprece performing live from inside the Seattle Great Wheel, and Katie Kate performing at the Seattle Art Museum. Andy also talks with Kristin Ebeling at All Together Skatepark about the Skate Like A Girl program.

Music & Tech

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This episode focuses on Seattle’s blend of music and tech, with performances by Will Jordan at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and Spekulation at the Living Computer Museum. Andy also chats with sound engineer Andy Rohrman about creating music for video games, ads and movies.

Labeled in Seattle

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Bands on Seattle’s independent music labels get the spotlight in this episode. Hardly Art artist Tacocat performs live and talks with Andy at the Seattle Aquarium, and Barsuk Records artist Hibou (Peter Michel) plays the Westland Distillery and discusses how he grew up through touring.

Beyond Grunge

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Seattle is much more than grunge. This episode features two artists who represent the growing diversity of Seattle music. Soul singer Allen Stone performs live while riding the Seattle Monorail. And rising hip-hop artist, Sol, performs and talks to Andy at the Museum of Flight.

Seattle’s Hollywood Connection

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This episode celebrates film and music. We head to SIFF Cinema Egyptian for a performance by Ravenna Woods.Then we head to Twede’s Café, from the TV show “Twin Peaks” for a set from Iska Dhaaf. And we’ll get scary at MoPOP‘s horror exhibit, “Can’t Look Away: the Lure of Horror Film.”

Pacific Rim

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Seattle has long been influenced by Pacific Rim culture. In this episode, we head to the Wing Luke Museum for a tour of their Bruce Lee exhibit, as well as a performance by Khingz and Massiah. Then it’s Tangerine playing live at Seattle Center’s International Fountain.

Higher Learning

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In this episode, we’ll see a performance from Manatee Commune amidst the iconic cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus. We’ll also experience some of Seattle’s more unique school culture with a visit to Emerald City Trapeze Arts and a performance by the band Crater.

That Seattle Style

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Seattle’s fashion scene takes center stage in this episode. We head to Fremont’s Pipe and Row for a performance by MASZER, plus Ryan Caraveo inside Seattle’s Do The Extraordinary clothing store. And we check out Sneaker Warz Unity Expo and fashion collaborative Prairie Underground.

Game On: Sports in Seattle

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In this episode, music collides with the Seattle sports scene. Robert DeLong performs at Safeco Field, and The Hollers play live at the Seattle Boxing Gym. And host Andy Harms chats up Seattle’s biggest sports stars to see which teammates have the best – and worst – taste in music.

KEXP: A Seattle Icon

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We pay tribute to the musical heartbeat of Seattle: commercial-free radio station, KEXP. We’ll see Seattle bands The Cave Singers and Beat Connection performing in and around KEXP’s stunning new home, plus KEXP artists and DJs talk about what fuels Seattle’s vibrant music community.

On The Water

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If there’s one thing that defines Seattle as much as its music, it’s the water. In this episode, the water is our backdrop, starting with a trip across Elliott Bay to West Seattle for an energetic, waterfront performance from Fauna Shade on the patio of Marination Ma Kai. Then we take a ride on a Washington State Ferry under dramatic storm clouds for a performance from “Seattle’s smoothest rapper,” Dave B.

Offbeat Seattle

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Seattle isn’t Seattle without its quirkiness. It’s the little offbeat things that make this city a truly unique place. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the unorthodox. We’ll catch up with the band Pillar Point at Oxbow Park, home of the famed Hat ‘n’ Boot. From there, we’ll investigate the wonders of the Mystery Soda Machine in Capitol Hill. Then we’ll head to the Pinball Museum in the Chinatown-International District to meet up with The Fame Riot, a group that embodies Seattle’s unconventional style and spirit.

Pike Place Market

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Pike Place Market is a bustling hot bed for farm fresh food, cocktails and communing with Seattle’s visitors. First, we’ll check out Romaro Franceswa performing at nearby Victor Steinbrueck Park. Then we’ll hit the famous Daily Dozen Doughnuts. On to the Hard Rock Café to hear Killer Ghost, and no market trip is complete without a trip to Golden Age Collectibles. Lastly, we’ll turn an ear towards the market’s ever present buskers. “Sounds by the Sound” is a weekly half-hour show exploring Seattle’s legendary music scene filmed in some of the city’s most unique and scenic locations. With live music performances, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at noteworthy destinations and attractions – “Sounds by the Sound” is a travel guide to the sights and sounds of Seattle. VISITSEATTLE.tv is an entirely new content channel, full of short films and long-form series celebrating the sights, sounds, and textures of Seattle.

The Great Outdoors

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The Seattle music scene is often inspired by the beautiful natural setting that surrounds the city. This week on Sounds By The Sound we head to the great outdoors with performances from Dex Amora at Alki Beach, and Scarlet Parke at Crystal Mountain near Mount Rainier.

Mashup

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It’s all about collaborations on this week’s episode of Sounds by the Sound. We’ll pair artists together for the first time to create some truly innovative sounds. Hip-‐hop fusion band Cosmos teams up with ParisAlexa’s passionate vocals for a unique performance at Rainier Glass Studio. Then we’ll embark on an Argosy Cruise in Lake Union with violinist/songwriter Andrew Joslyn and Grammy nominee Will Jordan for a breathtaking experience on the water. Be prepared for something completely different. “Sounds by the Sound” is a weekly half-‐hour show exploring Seattle’s legendary music scene filmed in some of the city’s most unique and scenic locations. With live music performances, exclusive interviews and behind-‐the-‐scenes looks at noteworthy destinations and attractions – “Sounds by the Sound” is a travel guide to the sights and sounds of Seattle. VISITSEATTLE.tv is an entirely new content channel, full of short films and long-‐form series celebrating the sights, sounds, and textures of Seattle.