Always a favorite here at Back Beat Seattle, We Are Scientists was one of the many bands who performed at this year’s Bumbershoot. It’s been a very busy year for the group, who have toured extensively, and released their fifth album, TV en Français. Big Star’s Third and Falls also made appearances, as did Mission of Burma. Mission of Burma will tour with Foo Fighters next year. All photos by Abby Williamson and Simon Krane:

We Are Scientists – photos by Abby Williamson

Mission of Burma – photos by Simon Krane

Big Star’s Third – photos by Abby Williamson

Falls – photos by Simon Krane