Getting Giddy at Seattle Opera’s Cinderella
Age ain’t nothing but a number, and even numbers appear to be relative. My awareness of this concept most acute when I’m writing about music....
A Second Serving – Interviews in Iceland
Far more interesting than my usual navel-gazing posts are the interviews I had with Icelandic musicians who are among the most intelligent, interesting, and entertaining...
Bringing Reykjavik! Home
Not the city, the band. They were one of the best surprises of my Airwaves, and I later realized they shared the same joyful vibe...
Discovering the Dark in Sigur Rós’ Valtari Videos
When I saw Sigur Rós at Airwaves this year, I was surprised by the dark imagery that came to mind. I always thought of Sigur...
Stalking Ásgeir Trausti
I saw Ásgeir Trausti four times at Airwaves this year. Add the Reykjavík Calling show in Seattle, and I’ve seen him play five times. With...