Cat Power
On July 10, Matador will release a 20th anniversary edition of Cat Power’ssoul-soakedclassic,The Greatest. This reissue will feature a limited re-print of the album’s original pinkfoil cover art, as well as pink-colored vinyl. Pre-order HERE.Cat Power (Chan Marshall) will tour the world this summer and fall performing the record inits entirety, including dates in North America, the EU, and UK. Find a complete itinerary below.Earlier this year, Marshall and her band, Dirty Delta Blues, released a three-song EP, Redux, via Domino Records. Redux features new recordings of songs by Prince(“Nothing Compares 2 U”) and James Brown (“Try Me”) along with a brand-new rerecording of The Greatest song, “Could We.”OnThe Greatest, Marshall traveled to Memphis, pursuing the slinky Hi Records sound of the 70s, famed for its sensuous feel and beguiling rhythms. She got Al Green’s guitarist and songwriting partner, Mabon “Teenie” Hodges, to play guitar on the whole album (Teenie co-wrote “Love and Happiness” and “Take Me to the River,” among other soul classics).With Teenie came his Hi Rhythm bandmate (and brother) Leroy “Flick”Hodges, who plays on half of the album (Memphis A-team bassist Dave Smith supplements). Anchoring the band is Steve Potts, whose reputation on drums was solidified when the surviving members of Booker T. and the MG’s asked him to replace their late drummer, Al Jackson. Other topMemphis musicians guest on key-boards, horns and strings.Cat Power went right to the sources and created her own paean to the songs and styles shegrew up on.The Greatest adds to Cat Power’s singular sound all the elements that make anAl Green record great: Memphis horns, funky string arrangements, smooth background vocals. “Lived in Bars” is a hypnotic song that seems to start in the middle of the night and flow backward like water upstream to the source of a good time.Many songs hearken back to earlier in Cat Power’s career, like the surface simplicity of“Willie”—much more complicated upon deeper listen—and like “Where Is My Love,”which sounds like it could be the first song she ever wrote, and also the one to which she has always aspired. “Living Proof,” on the other hand, has an almost gospel-like swing that stands in contrast to the quieter songs.The ethereal title track is the missing link betweenBig Star 3rd and the 21st century.
Whitney
Whitney return to the road in 2026 with a North American tour celebrating their forthcoming fourth studio album Small Talk (out November 7, 2025). Formed in Chicago in 2015 by Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek, the band has earned a devoted following for their soulful blend of tender melancholy and radiant warmth. Their debut Light Upon the Lake introduced Whitney with the beloved single “No Woman,” earning Pitchfork’s coveted Best New Music designation and praise for its “near flawless… low-key perfectionism.” Nearly a decade later, the band continues to evolve while preserving the intimacy and spirit that made them so cherished from the start. On this run, Whitney will share new songs from Small Talk alongside fan favorites, bringing their signature mix of laid-back charm and intricate musicianship to stages across the US and Canada, with stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, and more. “If you’ve ever seen Whitney live, you already know what a treasure their performances are. The Chicago-based outfit, led by the effortlessly cool Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek, has a gift for crafting songs that feel both timeless and deeply personal - sunny yet melancholic, tender yet bold.” - We Write About Music
Lady A: The Real Lady A
Lady A ~ #TheRealLadyA“The Hardest Workin’ Woman in Blues, Soul & Gospel”Lady A captivates global audiences with her powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and soul-stirring storytelling. Known for delivering music with a message, her performances leave a lastingimpact wherever she goes. She’s been called “The Hardest Workin’ Woman in Blues, Soul, Funk& Gospel”,and she lives up to it every time she hits the stage.A fan favorite at major festivals worldwide,She is also the producing partner behindAmericanLadies in the House, a groundbreaking concert series showcasing women in Blues and Soul acrossSweden.As an international touring artist, producer, songwriter, community activist, and storyteller,Lady A continues to earn accolades. She was namedBest Blues VocalistandBest Performerbythe Washington Blues Society in2020and2021, and took homeBest Female Vocalistin2022.In2024, she was nominated by the International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) forVocalistof the YearandPerformer of the Year.Most recently, she won the2025 Patti Allen Award forBest Blues Performer of the Yearin 2025.Beyond the stage, she’s the host ofBlack N Blues (The B Side)andGumbo N Gospelon WalterTrout Blues-Rock Radio (TGRN, Austin, TX), where she blends Blues, Soul, R&B, Hill Country, Folk,Americana, and Gospel to uplift and inspire. Her Sunday shows bring spiritual energy and soulfuldepth.Lady A is also a committed mentor, working as a Teaching Artist with The Rhapsody Project andleading workshops through Lady A Productions. She helps young and emerging artists find theirvoice through a focus on authenticity, collaboration, storytelling,and real-world industry insight.Lady A is like Lou-sana Gumbo—always serving it hot.**Her motto:Be Blessed and Be aBlessing!**
Warren Dunes
Led by keyboardist/vocalist Julia Massey, Warren Dunes' signature sound is highlighted byMassey's double keyboards and crystalline voice soaring over chiming guitar and thunderingbeats. Their unique style of tropicalia-infused Indie Pop, often referred to as post-modern beachmusic, was born from the cold waters and grey sky beaches of the Salish Sea that surroundsthe Seattle are.A long-time favorite in Seattle, Massey's newest project has gained national attention after an InStudio performance on KEXP in 2019, and broad airplay for their debut LP Get Well Soon oncollege radio. Warren Dunes has performed at notable regional festivals including TreefortMusic Fest, Capitol Hill Block Party, and Bumbershoot Music Festival and their most recent LPsGetWell Soon (2021) and Aquamarine (2024) were both voted as KEXP listener's top 50albums. In August 2025, the band co-wrote and released Beauty Comes Of Everything withproducer/engineer Charles Newman (The Magnetic Fields, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Soko)followed by a short run of first time shows in BC and Alberta, Canada and an opening slot forElbow at The Showbox Market in Seattle. To close out 2025, the band was honored by beingnamed a Sonic Guild grantee, one of ten awarded annually in Seattle.
Marshall Law Band
Marshall Law Bandis a Seattle born funk hop collective built on joy, movement, andcommunity. Led by frontman Marshall Hugh, the band blends hip hop, funk, soul, and liveinstrumentation into an energetic live show rooted in love, resilience, and bringing peopletogether.Their work has been featured by TEDxSeattle and BBC Arts, and their music hastaken them from Seattle stages to audiences around the world.That same community spirit helped sparkFremont Fridays, a free 12 week summer festivalcelebrating local music, art, vendors, and culture in the heart of Seattle. For CHOMP!, MarshallLaw Band brings the perfect soundtrack for a festival centered around local food, sustainability,family, and connection. Their sound is soulful, vibrant, and made to bring people together.
Mikey the Rad Scientist
Mikey the Rad Scientist brings science and nature to life with his creative, interactive, and engaging music. From the adventures of a water molecule named Carlos to a musical journey to the center of the earth; his music strikes a chord with children and parents alike. Mikey believes we can all have a great time dancing and singing while learning about the wonders of the natural world.
Mikey has been teaching and singing nature songs for over ten years covering concepts such as symbiosis, the water cycle, plant and animal biology, astronomy, and math. His interactive music will have kids moving, singing along, and learning. His performances and programs make science fun by using stories, songs, props, and movement to reinforce student’s learning.
“Mikey hit that perfect balance between providing an energetic, active show and also providing really wonderful information in an approachable and interesting way." - Deborah (KCLS librarian)
Hosted By: Adra Boo
Seattle soul singer, emcee, actress, curator, coach, City of Seattle Music Commissioner andBlack Auntie, Adra Boo, navigates many spaces, wearing many hats! Theatrically, she’s performed and directed under a number of community theatre groups, most recently with TheBTMR Project. Musically, she’s written, recorded and performed as part of indie-soul duo FlyMoon Royalty, new-wave-noir band Hotels, and now with Blake Madden as Noire Svlon, and asa solo entertainer, recording with a variety of Seattle staples. As an emcee, Adra has captivatedsmall and large audiences alike for a number of organizations including Artist Home, TheGSBA, YWCA, Rain City Rock Camp, City of Seattle, City of Redmond, multiple Pride orgs andmore. Boo has also performed as a member of both Simone Pin Productions and DarkDiamonds Burlesque, and has shared stages with local and internationally known music, theater and burlesque performers. She is also the creator of #BlackHotSunday, events and showcases focused on Black music, Black vendors, and Blackness to the front! A veteran performer on a myriad of stages, Boo has been compared to timeless musicians like Aretha Franklin and TinaTurner, unafraid to ruffle feathers or rouse would-be audiences. And while all of these efforts cause her to stand out in the city, it’s her work as an artistic liaison that has made her a local legend, even garnering her an award as The GSBA’s 2025 Community Superstar.