Dave Segal

Dave Segal

Dave Segal is a journalist and DJ living in Seattle. He has been writing about music since 1983. His stuff has appeared in Gale Research’s literary criticism series of reference books, Creem (when it was in decline), Alternative Press (when it was ascendant), XLR8R, Jazz Times, and a slew of alternative weekly newspapers scattered across America. He also DJs weird, obscure records under the name Veins. He probably won’t honor your requests.

Recent Articles

Stranger Suggests: Gay Garlic Bread, the Very Hilarious Nicole Byer, and Gang of Four (with Ted Leo!!!!)

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Dave Segal, Janey Wong, Julianne Bell, Lindsay Costello, Megan Seling & Shannon Lubetich

Seattle’s Prettiest Book Fair, a Newly Restored Queer Arthouse Classic, and the Legendary Nick Cave

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Audrey Vann, Dave Segal, Emily Nokes, Lindsay Costello & Megan Seling

New Music You Shouldn't Miss

Hieroglyphic Being's Acid-House Mutations and Dining Dead's Dynamic Art Rock

Dave Segal

10 Essential Record Store Day 2025 Releases

Music Apr 9 12:47 PM

10 Essential Record Store Day 2025 Releases

Haters Gonna Hate, but RSD Always Delivers Some Essential Platters

Dave Segal

New Music You Shouldn’t Miss

Music Apr 3 11:00 AM

New Music You Shouldn’t Miss

British Neo-Krautrockers and an Ex-Seattleite's Sublime Balladry

Dave Segal

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Music Mar 31 12:22 PM

Desert Power

Saharan Rock Stars Etran de L’Aïr Tap Into the Infinite

Dave Segal

Stranger Suggests: A Krautrock Guitar Hero, a Food Frenzy in Georgetown, and Free Flowers for the First Day of Spring

Stranger Suggests Mar 19 2:25 PM

Stranger Suggests: A Krautrock Guitar Hero, a Food Frenzy in Georgetown, and Free Flowers for the First Day of Spring

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Dave Segal, Julianne Bell, Audrey Vann, Lindsay Costello, Shannon Lubetich & Charles Mudede

Best New Music of the Week

Music Mar 6 4:30 PM

Best New Music of the Week

Horsegirl and Delta IV: Some Slanted Indie Pop and a Song to Launch You Out of this Hellscape

Dave Segal

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The Long-Awaited Return of Polyglot Funkateers Cymande

Music Feb 19 10:00 AM

The Long-Awaited Return of Polyglot Funkateers Cymande

The Oft-Sampled Anglo-Caribbean Band Return With a Stellar LP and Tour

Dave Segal

Stranger Suggests: Stuart Murdoch, Reggie Watts, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Seattle Hospitality Immigration Fundraiser

Stranger Suggests Feb 5 3:15 PM

Stranger Suggests: Stuart Murdoch, Reggie Watts, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Seattle Hospitality Immigration Fundraiser

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Megan Seling, Lindsay Costello, Audrey Vann, Dave Segal & Julianne Bell

Inbox Jukebox Jan 29 1:45 PM

Inbox Jukebox

WATCH: A Seattle Band’s Surprisingly Great Homage to a Beastie Boys Classic

Dave Segal

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Stranger Suggests: Farewell to 1403, Alan Sparhawk, MLK Day 2025, Arooj Aftab, and Paul Budraitis: I Love That For You

Stranger Suggests Jan 15 1:45 PM

Stranger Suggests: Farewell to 1403, Alan Sparhawk, MLK Day 2025, Arooj Aftab, and Paul Budraitis: I Love That For You

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Audrey Vann, Dave Segal, Julianne Bell, Lindsay Costello, Megan Seling & Shannon Lubetich

Music Jan 7 11:45 AM

Inbox Jukebox

A Scorching 1977 Live Document From Krautrock Legends Can

Dave Segal

Peak Seattle Music

Music Dec 31 11:15 AM

Peak Seattle Music

10 Local Albums Released This Year That Deliver Surplus Pleasure

Dave Segal

Benevolent Studio Wizard Seeks Indigent Musicians

Music Dec 27 1:30 PM

Benevolent Studio Wizard Seeks Indigent Musicians

Pierced Ears Recording Co. Will Make You Sound Good for the Nice Price

Dave Segal

Inbox Jukebox Dec 2 4:10 PM

Inbox Jukebox

The Routes Surf-Rock Joy Division's World and Mt Fog's Earthy/Airy Pop

Dave Segal

The Antidote to Soulless Capitalism

Music Nov 22 9:45 AM

The Antidote to Soulless Capitalism

Hex Enduction Celebrates Five Years as a Seattle Cultural Empire

Dave Segal

Stranger Suggests: Julefest, Seattle International Butoh Festival, Meow Brow, United Indians Native Art Market, BEAT

Stranger Suggests Nov 20 12:28 PM

Stranger Suggests: Julefest, Seattle International Butoh Festival, Meow Brow, United Indians Native Art Market, BEAT

One Really Great Thing to Do Every Day of the Week

Dave Segal, Lindsay Costello & Shannon Lubetich