{"product_id":"the-sound-of-seattle-101-songs-that-shaped-a-city-9781632175144","title":"The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs That Shaped a City","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis rockin' paperback explores the musical evolution of Seattle through the lens of 101 songs spanning 80 years, examining the most prominent and important music and musicians to come out of our corner of the country, with a foreword by Pearl Jam legend Mike McCready.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKEXP DJ and musician Eva Walker and music writer Jake Uitti take readers on a musical journey, exploring the songs and artists instrumental to developing the \"Seattle sound.\" The authors have curated the ultimate playlist for the Emerald City. It all begins in 1942 when Washington-born Bing Crosby records what will become the world's bestselling single of all time, \"White Christmas.\" From there, readers will delight in a sensory trip through jazz, rock, punk, riot grrrl, pop, rap, grunge, indie, emo, and more, deepening their knowledge and love of the songs that shaped Seattle, and in the process, each of us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoth a love letter and love song to the city, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Seattle\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual guide organized by decade, with seminal songs profiled and paired with inventive design reminiscent of a favorite zine or concert poster. Includes interviews with Seattle legends like Heart's Nancy Wilson, as well as sidebars showcasing musical landmarks throughout the city. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow has the Emerald City's musical output changed and evolved? What is the connective tissue between Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Kenny G? Between Melvins, Sleater-Kinney, and Foo Fighters? Between Sir Mix-a-Lot, Macklemore, and Travis Thompson? We're gonna find out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEva Walker\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She is the frontwoman and principal songwriter of the acclaimed local rock band, The Black Tones, which has opened for Mavis Staples, Death Cab for Cutie, and Weezer. A popular DJ on KEXP, Eva currently hosts the Early on KEXP show. She also has recorded songs with Mike McCready, released songs with Sub Pop Records, and produced \u003ci\u003eThe Arts Hour\u003c\/i\u003e for the BBC. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Uitti's \u003c\/b\u003ework has appeared in \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInterview Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. Jake is a staff writer at \u003ci\u003eAmerican Songwriter Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, where he's chit-chatted with big names like Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, Garth Brooks, Ryan Lewis, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Ben Gibbard, and hundreds more. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Know-How: Beer\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eMuggsy Bogues: The Godfather of Smallball.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878361501970,"sku":"9781632175144","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_43315e49-fb27-4e0c-b9b3-21264e2aa5f0.jpg?v=1738295661","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sound-of-seattle-101-songs-that-shaped-a-city-9781632175144","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}