The Issaquah rock icons celebrated their Pacific Northwest roots with deep cuts, new music, and a heartfelt hometown performance at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Article & Photos by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Modest Mouse performing at 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, WA. Photography by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff (@vanezasnaps on IG). There’s always something almost tangibly different about a homecoming show. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Modest Mouse proved exactly why during the

The Swedish doom metal trio and Portland's Mizmor transformed Substation into a space for reflection, immersion, and overwhelming sound. Article & Photos by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Monolord performing at Substation in Seattle, WA. Photography by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff (@vanezasnaps on IG). Heavy music is often misunderstood. For those unfamiliar with doom metal and its many neighboring subgenres, the expectation might be one of chaos: constant movement, shouted lyrics, and