Photos: Castle Rat @ The Showbox

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Castle Rat @ The Showbox – 10/07/2026
Photos by Alex Crick

Castle Rat brought their Summon The Beasts Tour to The Showbox in Seattle on October 7, 2026, and the night felt like part heavy metal show, part fantasy stage play.

After openers Wraith Knight and Unto Others, the band hit the stage and leaned all the way into the theatrics. The show was dramatic and over the top, and above all it was fun.

Bass, guitar, and drum solos gave each member a turn in the spotlight, and an encore of “Cry for Me” and “SIREN” sent the crowd out on a high.

The band clearly enjoyed the spectacle as much as the audience did.

The band Unto Others opened.

Photos: Emei @ Showbox

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Emei @ Showbox – 10/4/2026
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Emei’s theatrical, high-energy performance at the Showbox was exactly what the Seattle audience wanted.  Her mix of powerhouse vocals, playful personality, and constant interaction with the crowd delivered a night to remember during a recent stop on her Night at the Opera Tour.  Complete with two dancers in masquerade masks, plus guitar and drums, Emei kept everyone engaged from beginning to end.  Pop singer Madelline opened.

Emei – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Madelline – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Bella Kay @ The Crocodile

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Bella Kay @ The Crocodile – 9/29/2026
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

In a show that sold-out months ago, indie pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay headlined at The Crocodile during a stop on her Reckless Tour.  The living room-inspired staging created a cozy atmosphere for her expressive vocals and engaging stage presence.  And fitting for a Seattle show, Kay threw bags of coffee into the crowd near the end of her set.  Hailey Picardi opened and quickly turned the roomful of listeners into an enthusiastic audience.

Bella Kay – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Hailey Picardi – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Sombr @ Climate Pledge Arena

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Sombr w/ Baju Brigada & The Hellp @ Climate Pledge Arena
Photos by Alex Crick

Sombr

On October 1, 2026, Sombr embarked on his first United States arena tour at Climate Pledge Arena as part of the “You Are The Reason Tour.” He was backed by a full band, the 90+ minute show highlighted his rapid climb to fame, having playing WaMu Theater just last year.

The 16-song performance drew heavily from his debut album, I Barely Know Her, while converting earlier bedroom-pop tracks into punchier, guitar-driven arrangements. Sombr worked an elaborate set styled like a graffiti-strewn New York City street, constantly on the move across the entire raised stage.

Standouts from his setlist included the fan-selected “canal street” and power ballad “My Body Isn’t Ready.”

Having surged from writing bedroom-pop tracks to commanding major arena tours within just a year, Sombr is experiencing a meteoric rise in modern pop. Anyone following the music industry should keep a close eye on his trajectory, as his rapid jump to the main stage signals an artist positioned to become a dominant force for years to come.

Baju Brigada

The Hellp