Cool Cover: Poor Bambi’s Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning

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Cool Cover: Poor Bambi‘s Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning
Details: Norwegian band Poor Bambi’s debut album features a lot going in a very strange dollhouse. Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning‘s cover was designed by fellow Norwegian, artist Thomas Moe Ellefsrud. Ellesfrud, whose art is done under the name Hypnotist Design, describes himself on Instagram as a skateboarder and photographer. He has also made covers for Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats.

Poor Bambi’s Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning – cover art by Hypnotist Design

Photos: Claire Rosinkranz @ The Crocodile

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Claire Rosinkranz @ The Crocodile – 6/2/2026
Photos by Kirk Stauffer, Summary by Louise Geri

Claire Rosinkranz encapsulated what can only be described as “weird-cool girl pop” as she took the stage at The Crocodile on Monday night. Donning a boho Stevie Nicks style dress, she spun onstage, sometimes shamelessly clumsy, singing with a sarcastic yet heartfelt tone. Spoken interludes were delivered over the loudspeaker during transitions between parts of Rosinkranz’s set. She opened up about her struggles with chronic illness over the past few years. This allowed her to take breaks from the upbeat viral tracks, such as “Don’t Miss Me” and “Backyard Boy” and sit down to sing songs like “Funeral” with live guitar accompaniment. She led chants throughout the night and handed out photos. Her keyboard playing quieted the energy for a couple songs until the beat picked up in each one. A large line formed at the end of her act as she announced a meet and greet by her merch table.

Opener Stevie Bill had a similar sound but was a 180 from Rosinkranz in clothing style, wearing a baby tee with a corset layered on top. Originally from Amsterdam, Bill spoke in a charming accent and sang with a likewise voice. She sang mostly upbeat songs. The highlight of her set was a cover of the Prince song “Purple Rain”, which recently went viral following an inclusion in the latest season of the TV show Stranger Things. The audience erupted in cheers as she sang the first few lines. Bill wished the crowd a happy pride month. She too followed her set with a meet and greet.

Claire Rosinkranz – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Stevie Bill – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: Yellowcard w/New Found Glory @ Chateau Ste. Michelle

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Yellowcard w/New Found Glory: The Up Up Down Down Tour @ Chateau Ste. Michelle – 5/24/26
Photos by John Rudolph

Yellowcard – photo by John Rudolph

I was lucky enough to get back in the saddle photographing Yellowcard and New Found Glory, this time during Yellowcard’s 2026 tour, which has been one of their most energized runs in years. The band is hitting the road with a renewed spark – bigger crowds, louder sing‑alongs, and that unmistakable surge of nostalgia that only Yellowcard can ignite.

From Ryan Key’s vocals cutting through the room to Sean Mackin’s violin lighting up the stage, the 2026 shows feel like a victory lap for a band that helped define a generation. Pair that with New Found Glory’s relentless energy, and it’s the kind of night that reminds you why photographing live music is pure magic.

Yellowcard – photos by John Rudolph

New Found Glory – all photos by John Rudolph

Photos: Jessica Baio @ Neumos

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Jessica Baio @ Neumos – 5/28/2026
Photos by Kirk Stauffer, Summary by Louise Geri

Jessica Baio’s performance at Seattle’s Neumos on the second show of the US leg of The Other Side Tour united women of many ages. As a married woman with a heavy online presence and a youthful dance-pop sound verging on hyperpop, she appeals to a large crowd. She spun whimsically in a blue floral dress, flitting and frolicking across the stage as a videographer broadcasted her onto the backdrop screen in real-time. She led the crowd in singalong chants, even entering the audience and hugging attendees near the end of her set. The audience was elated by her engaging attitude as she took selfies with the crowd and relayed yells of “I love you” back at audience members. Opener Johnny Huynh joined her onstage to perform their duet “ALL I SAW WAS YOU”. Baio donned angel wings in the encore, an ode to the cover of her latest album, SACRED II. The crowd took their time to leave the venue after the show ended, still basking in the moment.

Jessica Baio – Photos by Kirk Stauffer

Photos: The Last Dinner Party @ Showbox SoDo

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The Last Dinner Party @ The Showbox SoDo – 5/23/2026
Photos by Kirk Stauffer

English alt-rock band, The Last Dinner Party, delivered a captivating live show filled with dramatic energy, powerful vocals, and sharp musicianship.  It was their second of two shows at the Showbox SoDo while on the US leg of their worldwide headlining From the Pyre Tour.  Their blend of theatrical glam rock and indie pop, along with impressive harmonies, created an immersive atmosphere, with the audience fully engaged from start to finish.

The Last Dinner Party – Photos by Kirk Stauffer