The final competition of EMP’s Sound Off! awarded the first place spot to One Above Below None, a hip hop trio from Renton, Washington. Congratulations, OABN! Don’t feel bad though for the second place winners, Naked Giants, they grabbed a slot on this year’s Timber! Music Festival Lineup. As always, well done to everybody who […]
The energetic pop/rock singer-songwriter Alex Winston played at Showbox at the Market last week, the first night of a five week-long tour with Neon Trees. Classically trained as an opera singer — and a self-taught guitarist, songwriter, and pianist — Winston’s vocals were clear and catchy as she bounded across the stage during her 40-minute […]
The third semifinals for this year’s EMP Sound Off! brought winner Emma Lee Toyoda just one step closer to winning the entire competition. One Above Below None, Mystery Machines and Righteous Minds made it through as well to the finals. By the way, Mystery Machines have a song called “Vlad Putin,” who has apparently moved […]
Marty Balin @ the Triple Door, 6/13/15 Show Review & Photos by Dagmar Marty Balin One of the world’s great singers and songwriters, Marty Balin made a rare appearance at Seattle’s Triple Door in June. I’m a big fan, so I was super excited to be able to see Balin live, and to see him […]
Got some shots from the Pride Afterparty Benefit Show feat. Nightspace, Aeon Fux, Seaside Tryst, Celibacy Now at Vera Project to share with you!