Soundgarden’s “Ultramega OK” rocks harder than ever
The seminal Seattle grunge legend’s debut release receives the refurbishment it deserves.
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“Watercolor” enthrones Porter Ray as Seattle hip-hop royalty

Porter Ray injects fire into the wet and gloomy Pacific Northwest rap scene.
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Eluvium leads the classical ambient pack

Matthew Cooper takes listeners on an intimately spectacular journey with “False Readings On.”
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Minimum wage hurts more than just economies

Seattle and Puerto Rico warn us to not follow in their footsteps of a $15 minimum wage.
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• April 26, 2016
Nirvana’s Legacy in the 21st Century

HBO’s new documentary, Montage of Heck, is a heartbreaking look into Kurt Cobain’s story.
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