2013 — The Monarch Review — Page 5
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis World Tour vol. 6 – Andrew Joslyn
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 17:33 — 0 Comments
I woke up at 2:10 pm Central time. The sun was shining bright as I walked out of the dark tour bus – and it was so bright that the surrounding landscape was blurred as my eyes adjusted to the intense light change. Sleep was still crusted in my eyes as I slowly emerged into downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Welcome to the American Heartland. At the time all I saw was a parking lot, a collection of tour buses, a huge sign for the Wells Fargo Arena – which was all familiar to a degree… but also very disjointing. Just […]
Ayron Jones
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 13:50 — 0 Comments
Ayron Jones is a crazy-good guitar player. Recently he and his band teamed up with Anthony Ray – better known as Sir-Mix-A-Lot – to put out the band’s first full-length. The Monarch had a chance to catch up with Ayron and talk about the process of putting together this new highly-anticipated record.Â
The Monarch Drinks With Kshama Sawant
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 15:15 — 5 Comments
For many Seattleites, the red signs that have sprouted up across the city, heralding a name that many have trouble pronouncing are a source of progressive pride. Kshama Sawant is running for a seat on the Seattle City Council as a member of the Socialist Alternative, and her campaign poses a credible threat to the city’s Democratic establishment.Â
The Comettes at Half-Neumos
Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:18 — 0 Comments
While it’s actually just regular Neumos with a skeleton crew (remember this detail, it’ll come up later), and an added floor-to-ceiling curtain, Half-Neumos is a land of intrigue and dreams. There are a couple tables with stools in the back upon which candles flicker, and the normally oversized Neumos feels more like a small jazz club than the legendary rock venue that it is. I discovered all of this the moment I stepped into darkness, with absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.Â
LxWxH with Sharon Arnold
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:45 — 0 Comments
Sharon Arnold curates beautiful galleries, from the big, traditional versions, to the small, transportable ones. Her series LxWxH features a box containing visual art work and paired written work and is super fun and cute! We had a chance to chat with Sharon about her series as well as her new gallery. Enjoy!
Cannabis Connoisseur
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:40 — 0 Comments
This is Cannabis Connoisseur Michael Zabrek with the latest update in all things marijuana! First, though, a bit about me: I moved to Seattle in 2011 after earning a BA from the University of South Florida. I came here to integrate myself in the vibrant music scene and progressive attitude of Seattle. I work at a cannabis analysis lab by day and play music at night. I play keyboards with Mr. Slapface, Black Zabrek, The Bayous, and Miles the Cat. I also smoke pot.Â
Open-Source Living – Jessie Sawyers
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:35 — 0 Comments
Hey, there. My name is Jessie Sawyers. I’m a visual musician (aka, tap dancer) based out of Seattle. I’m currently enjoying a 10-month residency with Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, TX. That said, Seattle is very much my home. There’s a palpable energy in our town’s music scene and I am proud to be a part of it and to have met and collaborated with such lovely, talented, and visionary human beings during my involvement and growth in the past 6 years. So far, I’ve been in Austin for one month and, while I do miss home, I am excited […]
Namesake – Darren Davis
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:24 — 0 Comments
Every day I receive emails meant for other people named Darren Davis. One time, things got tragic.Â
3 Vids to the Dome – Andrew Harris
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:11 — 0 Comments
Hello and welcome back to our running series 3 Vids to the Dome where we present three videos by three bands that we love, three videos that intrigue us, three videos that we think you should see. Below is work by Cumulus, The Comettes and Campfire OK – we hope you enjoy it!
Rose Poem – Jeff Bender
Monday, October 21, 2013 12:36 — 2 Comments
If anyone wants to win a World Series you know where to find me
What am I?
Bioluminescent eye
That sees by the shine
Of its own light. Lies
Blind me. I am the seventh human sense
And my stepchild,
Consequence;
Scientists can't find me.
Januswise I make us men;
Glamour
Was my image then—
Remind me:
The awful fall up off all fours
From the forest
To the hours…
Tick, Tock: Divine me.
-- Richard Kenney
