Top Picks: Seattle's Post-Grunge Music Scene
Seattle may have been the birthplace of grunge over a decade ago, but not much noise has come out of the city in these quiet aught years. Yet it turns out the musical roots haven't totally died there. Many great music venues, record stores, and dance clubs call the rainy city home, and rabid techno, electronica, and dub-step scenes have taken root over the last dozen or so years. Recently the San Francisco Chronicle interviewed popular Seattle DJ Shawn Kralicek (DJ Struggle) to compile a music lover's guide to Seattle.
Decibel Festival
Broadway Performance Hall (Broadway @ Pine) Seattle, Washington
Seattle's annual Decibel Festival hits the city at the end of next month and is always a highlight for electronica lovers. Beyond the dozens of performers and DJs, the … festival hosts panel discussions, workshops, and visual art showcases. [link]
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
Though a restaurant doesn't really belong on a guide to Seattle's music scene, it looks like the Chronicle wanted to give the late night revelers a good hangover … breakfast option. Cafe Flora not only serves a great veggie menu, it also sources as many ingredients as possible from local producers. For brunch, try lemon raspberry French toast made with cinnamon vanilla batter, incredibly sweet New Orleans-style beignets, and Mexican polenta hash and eggs. [link]
Krakt @ Re-Bar
1114 Howell St
Seattle, WA 98101
Krakt, another electronica party, takes place at Re Bar the second weekend of every month and features hours upon hours of dance and DJ performances. If you're into … techno, Re-Bar also hosts live music nightly and features both local and national indie acts. [link]
Broken Disco @ Chop Suey
1325 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122
Music loving Seattle scenesters flock to this monthly party at Chop Suey to hear some of the city's best electronic DJs and collectives. [link]
Zion's Gate
1100 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
When you aren't seeing live music and DJs in Seattle, check out one of its most eclectic record stores. Zion's Gate has extensive selections of both CDs and new and used … vinyl, specializing in dub and reggae. [link]
The Buckaroo
4201 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
A dingy, cheap bar, the Buckaroo doesn't feature live music, but it makes up for it with character. The clientele ranges from bikers to local DJs, visiting musicians, and … the yuppies now taking over the Fremont area. It's just a good place to have a cheap beer, play some pool, and let loose without judgment. [link]
