Music
The best and latest music writing from The Stranger
Lily Allen Gave a Masterclass in Public Shaming at the Paramount on Thursday Night
Someone Get Me a Matcha-Flavored Vape and a Bouffant, Stat
“Who the fuck is Madeline?” It was the question echoed around the world when Lily Allen released West End Girl last fall. Madeline—introduced on the album’s fourth track “Tennis”—was immediately inducted into the harlot hall of fame, alongside Becky with the Good Hair and Jolene. West End Girl was Allen’s first album in seven years,…
Pop Loser: W.W.J.J.D? (What Would Joan Jett Do?)
All the Music News and Events for Your Week
Photo Slideshow: The Stranger’s 2026 Genius Awards
Seattle, You Looked Incredible!
The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Good Luck Rabbits
Watch Episode Six Now!
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
All the Music News and Events for Your Week
Pop Loser: Get In Losers, We’re Stanning Macklemore
All the Music News and Events for Your Week
Dear Hendrix
This Is How You Play a Rock Show
The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Roosevelt High School Jazz Band Combo
Watch Episode Five Now!
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.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.