Hope Social Club plans to go out with a bang - but they’ll be back
Singer-songwriter Melissa Mitchell, a key member of the band, is moving to Hawaii. They’ll perform three shows to close out the year in Girdwood.
Alaska hip-hop artists featured in documentary ‘Definition of Resilience’
The documentary series by two Native filmmakers follows eight indigenous hip-hop artists from throughout the U.S.
‘Beautiful closure’: After a big year, Portugal. The Man comes home to Alaska for tour-ending concerts
With core members from the Mat-Su, the Portland-based band intends to put a bow on the era that vaulted them from a spunky rock outfit to a household name in pop music. They're performing in Anchorage on Friday and Saturday.
Anchorage Concert Chorus strives to tell Alaska stories as we’ve rarely heard them before
The chorus's season opener features music inspired by the Fairbanks Four and a commissioned piece based on John Muir's writings, as well as Inuit group Pamyua.
Curley trying to turn some heads in first year on Seawolves bench
First-year coach Matt Curley injects promise into the UAA hockey team
Salmonfest opens: Here are headliners, up-and-comers, and what to know before you go
This year’s festival in Ninilchik features headliners Brandi Carlile and Michael Franti, as well as dozens of other musical acts from Alaska and beyond.
Life Ain’t Fairview Trio explores grittier side of Anchorage life in second album
With bass, drums and piano, Life Ain't Fairview Trio looks like a jazz trio. But it sounds more like a 100-proof distillation of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Joe Strummer and Tom Waits.
Wailin’ Jennys bring their trademark lush harmonies to 4 Alaska cities this week
The group's intimate arrangements are on display in a new album, which features songs from Tom Petty, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Warren Zevon.
After teaching rock music in Kabul, songwriter Jerry Joseph turns toward optimism
“In Afghanistan, I figured the last thing anyone needs is another dark Jerry Joseph song, so I tried to write a little more hopeful," Joseph said.
These sisters take Texas-style fiddle music to the third power
The Quebe sisters, among the foremost practitioners of Western swing fiddle, will perform in Anchorage on Saturday.
I Like Robots has perfected the ’80s cover band act
The Anchorage group has proved '80s cover bands aren't just for weddings and theme parties anymore.
The Moxie Strings bring mentoring mission to Anchorage
The Michigan-based fusion string band has made teaching a major part of their calling.