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Photo Slideshow: The Stranger’s 2026 Genius Awards
Seattle, You Looked Incredible!
Photos by Debora Spencer It’s official! The Stranger’s 2026 Genius Awards party on Saturday, September 12 was a smashing success. Between the hosts (drag stars Miss Texas 1988 and Lady GuGu), the DJs (Erik Blood and La Mala Noche), the best Shabazz Palaces show we’ve ever seen, I think it’s safe to say the city needed…
The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Good Luck Rabbits
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She’s Sporty Every Day
Melanie C Shares How Her Sporty Spice Identity, Rave Culture, and Robyn Shaped Her New Solo Album
Pop Loser: Genius of Love
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Pop Loser: Get In Losers, We’re Stanning Macklemore
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Dear Hendrix
This Is How You Play a Rock Show
The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Roosevelt High School Jazz Band Combo
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Genius Short List: Music
Six More Faves on Our Radar
Music Genius: Kay Redden/Den Tapes
Kay Redden is the founder of Den Tapes, the fiercely independent Seattle cassette label that has released more than 100 albums and become a cornerstone of the local music underground.
Things to Do in September: Music
The Best Concerts and Dance Nights Happening This Month
Pop Loser: The Croc Announces New Basement Venue, Baba Obscura Fest Hits in November, Ex-Hole Bassist Melissa Auf der Maur Unearths ’90s Archive
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