Modest Mouse @ 5th Ave Theatre Review and Photos by Alex Crick Modest Mouse’s two night return to Seattle’s historic 5th Avenue Theatre was a masterclass in controlled chaos, where raw indie-rock friction met single-minded audience devotion. From the opening double-header of “King Rat” and “I Came as a Rat,” the energy in the room […]
The Showbox was an absolute pressure cooker on Tuesday night, packing in a vibrant, high-energy crowd that perfectly encapsulated the modern alternative scene. Dominated by 20-and-30-somethings sporting an array of piercings and plenty of neo-grunge era clothing, the venue felt less like a standard Tuesday night gig and more like a generational summit for heavy […]
Electric Callboy w/Polaris & Scene Queen @ the Paramount Theatre – 4/24/26Show Review & Photos by Alex Crick The Paramount Theatre was packed to the rafters for the Seattle stop of German metalcore/electronicore band Electric Callboy‘s Tanzneidtour. The tour, named after their soon-to-be released album, Tanzneid (meaning dance envy in German), brought Seattle fans to […]
Andy Bell, the iconic voice of Erasure, made a triumphant return to Seattle’s Showbox, noting he hadn’t played the venue in about a decade. The sold-out, all-ages crowd was noticeably on the older side, but their energy was youthful and electric. The night began with LA Art Rock artist Savannah Pope. Despite a minimalist setup, […]
On a rainy Monday, Cut Copy transformed The Showbox into a pulsating sanctuary of neon euphoria, proving the Aussie legends are more lethal than ever. Cut Copy’s set was a masterclass in nostalgia right from the start. Opening with “Visions” was such a mood setter, slowly building tension before the band unleashed the groove. They […]