Photos: Sound Off! 2016 Semifinals #3 @ EMP

EMP hosted its annual Sound Off! competition on February 27th. The Semifinals #3 made Dre’zy and too Smoove the winner (and audience favorite!), and LEE the runner up. The event is always a favorite here at Back Beat Seattle. Enjoy photographer Simon Krane’s photos of Dre’zy and too Smoove, LEE, and the other two Semifinals […]

Photos: Christmas Vacation Tour w/Falling In Reverse, Atreyu & More @ the Showbox

Going back just a little in time, we’ve got photos of the Christmas Vacation Tour for you!! The rad lineup, including Falling In Reverse, Atreyu, From Ashes to New and Assuming We Survive, made its way to Seattle’s Showbox on December 4th, 2015. Tattoos and rock are always great presents, right? We love those gifts! […]

Photos: Deck the Hall Ball @ KeyArena

Let’s celebrate the winter holidays with photos of Deck the Hall Ball 2015. Now, why not! We’re very apologetic these didn’t see light of day earlier. Things happen, but this way we’re reminding you closer to the date of this year’s Deck the Hall Ball, which you should already be planning for. Death Cab for […]

Photos: Grace Mitchell @ Showbox at the Market

Portland-based Grace Mitchell, currently on tour with St. Lucia, opened at the Showbox at the Market this past week. Her catchy indie pop sound and powerful vocals must have won a huge number of new fans in the audience. At only 18 years old, Mitchell’s mature stage presence was evident as she drew upon material […]

Photos: Carly Rae Jepsen @ Showbox at the Market

Canadian songstress Carly Rae Jepsen played a sold-out show at Showbox at the Market on Leap Day. Jepsen and her four-member band are on their Gimmie Love Tour, in support of her latest album Emotion. They’re headlining in smaller, intimate venues across the US, then it’s off to large Canadian venues in April and May. […]