Alaska Music Zine

Alaska Music Zine Sharing epic moments in music and performance with fans across the state of Alaska.

It is difficult to think back on the month of January when we are nestled in the lap of an Alaska summer, though perhaps...
07/23/2026

It is difficult to think back on the month of January when we are nestled in the lap of an Alaska summer, though perhaps not so hard this year seeing as how Mother Nature keeps trying to wash us off or blow us away.

Furthermore, we are but days from 2026 which is a tall peak in the grand mountain range of the Alaska music scene, and it is challenging to imagine that in just a few months we will be woodshedding once more, the frenetic pace of summer music in hibernation at last.

If the month of January this year is any indication, however, music is far from sleeping in Anchorage, and one might even say it thrives in the dark.

Alaska Theater of Youth took its young all stars to the biggest stage in the state to perform at Arctic Entries.


Selma Casagrande opened for Super Saturated Sugar Strings in a dazzling local music showcase produced by Huycke Entertainment at Williwaw Social.


Chill Factor wowed us with stunning vocals and technical skill with an enthusiastic crowd at Humpy’s.


Farrago Five delivered an energetic set with covers and originals for the first time on the big stage at Williwaw Social.


Kage Free hosted her weekly Velvet Hours in the Speakeasy with special guests such as Kat Moore performing under the name The Forest That Never Sleeps.


Hope Social Club played Humpy’s for the first time in ages and it was so packed there was hardly room to dance, but you know we showed up and shook it anyway!


Silvertooth and Good Company looked stylish in the studio with Kurt Riemann cutting a new EP that dropped this spring, and they have been performing relentlessly, determinedly ever since.


Cold Fusion joined Farrago Five on the big stage at Williwaw Social to remind us with a smile that we all do this for the love of good music.


An Alaskan year always begins in the dark, but there is music and light. 🎶 ✨

Here we are at the start of another summer music season. In May each year we have forgotten the exhaustion we felt in Oc...
05/13/2026

Here we are at the start of another summer music season. In May each year we have forgotten the exhaustion we felt in October and the months before us feel full of possibility.

Who are you looking forward to seeing most this year?

No matter who it is, if they’re from the local scene, you cannot go wrong.

You should put Raised By Elephants on your list along with all their other projects, too.

See you soon, friends.

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When we left Humpy’s on January 16 after enjoying Chill Factor, we turned to one another and said, “dang, Regina MacDona...
01/27/2026

When we left Humpy’s on January 16 after enjoying Chill Factor, we turned to one another and said, “dang, Regina MacDonald sounded good tonight!”

She sounds good every night, but you can tell when a vocalist has been working especially hard at their instrument, and you can also tell when a collection of skilled musicians has come together in a way that pushes one another and finds joy performing together in equal measure; the entire band sounded just as good.

Chill Factor is an Alaskan rock and roll band with longevity: they have been playing stages in Alaska for at least a decade. They are known for headlining benefit concerts on behalf of organizations such as The Covenant House and for playing lively parties at venues such as Palmer Alehouse, Alaska’s State Fair and, of course, Humpy’s.

In addition to their work together, most if not all of these musicians have other projects, so you have to follow them on socials to keep track of where they’ll pop up together or in other bands. They’re available to book for parties, too, so if you need a band at your event, you should give them a call.

We so enjoy Chill Factor and we hope you have the opportunity to experience the fun they bring to a stage near you very soon!


If you think you’ve seen all that Farrago Five has to offer then you will have grossly underestimated them; even in bad ...
01/21/2026

If you think you’ve seen all that Farrago Five has to offer then you will have grossly underestimated them; even in bad weather, this local band filled our social hall on a Friday night.

This band is our definition of a triple threat: raw talent, willingness to market themselves, and supportive fans who show up for them no matter where they play! Plus, they’re multi-instrumentalists, they believe in their product, and they play everything with high energy, especially their original work.

I guess that makes them a sextuple threat?

Anyway.

If you missed them at Williwaw on 01/16 then we forgive you because really the weather was atrocious but we also feel sorry for you because their performance was off the chain.

Follow these up and comers at and plan to be on the rail at center stage during their next show. We have a feeling this was the start of something special and that you’ll see them on more stages near you very soon.

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Raised by Elephants should almost be classified as the ultimate Alaskan super group. Each musician who plays with them i...
01/14/2026

Raised by Elephants should almost be classified as the ultimate Alaskan super group. Each musician who plays with them is skilled, storied, and even legendary in their own right. It is the kind of roster that makes you wonder how the band’s leader, Ben Heller, got all these people on the same stage, working on the same project. We think we know the answer: they have common goals, they each work as hard as the other at their craft, and they have a deep, abiding sense of reverence and respect for one another.

Raised by Elephants has a sound that transports you to another world while you listen. Their music is a perspective and an experience that is singular. They grow in their power each time we see them and we are so excited for what is to come in the new year.

Please follow this band and, if you have no plans, please plan to attend their show at Silver Fox Inn on Friday 01/16 in the Matanuska Valley. Even if you do have plans, cancel them, and go to their show instead. Meanwhile, enjoy their music on all your favorite streaming platforms, and close your eyes while you listen.




“All I know how to do is love,” said Hope Social Club’s lead singer, Melissa Mitchell, to a packed house at Humpy’s o...
01/12/2026

“All I know how to do is love,” said Hope Social Club’s lead singer, Melissa Mitchell, to a packed house at Humpy’s on a Friday night in January.

This show was everything you would expect from this iconic Alaskan band - brilliant musical talent, tons of dancing, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to hug people you don’t even know, but it was also themed with a call to action: stand up, make a difference, and use your voice for good.

Hope Social Club is already packing their schedule in the new year. You should follow them for updates and never miss a show at a bar near you.

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01/12/2026

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We love your beautiful, joyful faces in the crowd as much as we love the music. 🎶 ✨❤️
01/10/2026

We love your beautiful, joyful faces in the crowd as much as we love the music. 🎶 ✨❤️



Some of our favorite smiles in the business from the good boys of Black Barrel and the Bad Men and their many friends wh...
01/09/2026

Some of our favorite smiles in the business from the good boys of Black Barrel and the Bad Men and their many friends who joined them for music over the summer at the Creekbend.




It’s that time of year where cabin fever takes on a distinct shape, namely that of summer music season in Alaska where t...
01/09/2026

It’s that time of year where cabin fever takes on a distinct shape, namely that of summer music season in Alaska where the nights are long, the daylight lasts forever, and the music is special in a way that words cannot describe.

We love it for the manner in which musicians from various groups come together to explore new sounds and growing friendships with the sort of joy that is infectious, the kind the crowd can feel as well.

Black Barrel and the Bad Men will be playing at one of the first weekends in Hope at Creekbend and Silvertooth from Good Company will be tickling keys and crooning on stages near you sooner than you know.

It is cold, it is dark, and more snow is coming soon. But better days are just around the corner and we will see you dancing in front of your favorite stage very soon.

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