Bands & Musicians in Washington
Washington is synonymous with the Seattle grunge explosion, when Nirvana and Pearl Jam brought alternative rock to mainstream through Sub Pop. It claims Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones among its native sons, alongside folk and jazz traditions in Puget Sound. Seattle, Spokane, and Bellingham maintain active indie, hip-hop, and electronic scenes.
567 cities in Washington
Page 2 of 29Richland
Population 60,867
Shoreline
Population 58,673
Lacey
Population 56,263
Olympia
55Population 55,605
Olympia is widely recognized as the birthplace of the riot grrrl movement and a foundational city for Pacific Northwest indie rock and punk. The city's DIY ethic, fostered by labels like K Records and Kill Rock Stars, produced influential acts including Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and Beat Happening. All-ages venues and the community radio station KAOS have long supported an inclusive, politically engaged music culture. The scene continues to emphasize independent and experimental sounds, drawing from the creative environment of The Evergreen State College.
Burien
Population 51,505
Bothell
Population 47,917
Bremerton
Population 43,983
Edmonds
Population 42,705
Lynnwood
Population 39,867
Issaquah
Population 39,400
Parkland
Population 39,398
Lake Stevens
Population 38,816
Longview
Population 37,722
Mount Vernon
Population 35,120
Graham
Population 34,778
University Place
Population 34,696
Spanaway
Population 34,015
Walla Walla
Population 33,842
Des Moines
Population 32,667
Pullman
Population 31,972
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