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A New Era for Vinyl

Going into a record store is a lot like metal detecting on a beach. You find a lot of bottle

The recording studio is an important part of a musician’s life. Established in the early 1980s, Sound West has been

The 2000s were a time of expansion and new beginnings for underground music in Tacoma. Hardcore and grunge would remain

The ‘90s yielded a time of rebellion against the already established. The local metal scene yearned for something new from

The Tacoma underground metal scene has had an astounding evolution over the last three decades and began with bands such

Hey, Tacoma music fans! Have you ever heard of the band The Wailers or the song “Louie Louie?” Well if

We all should know by now Hell’s Kitchen has thrown in the towel and ended its 10-year career in the

What’s up, downtown Tacoma music scene? I went out last Friday to the Varsity Grill to check the buzz I’ve