Rey Pila made their first ever Seattle appearance in September, when they opened for Interpol. The quartet from Mexico City, Mexico, put on a cool set with several songs recalling dark ’80s pop. Singer Diego Solórzano has quite the voice: a bit of David Bowie, a bit of Bryan Ferry. 2010’s self-titled Rey Pila debut […]
Swans with special guest Carla Bozulich, 9/4/2014 Review by Nick Nihil Photos by Dagmar Swans‘ Michael Gira Carla Bozulich has always been an odd one. I mean that in the best way. Touring with a trio, which she says is incredibly difficult for her material, she began the show hopping around on stage as a […]
Kitten @ the Vera Project, 7/22/14 Show Review & Photos by Dagmar Kitten This summer the Vera Project in Seattle had a thrilling headliner from California: Kitten. This band has singer Chloe Chaidez – an absolute superstar – at its helm. Chaidez, who co-writes all Kitten’s songs, performs as few people I have seen. For […]
Carbon Leaf & Susy Sun @ the Crocodile, 10/8/14 Show Review & Photos by John Rudolph Carbon Leaf Seeing Carbon Leaf made me ask where I’ve been for the past 22 years and 15 records. I can finish this review now by saying that I was blown away but I feel compelled to write more. […]
Paloma Faith & Liam Bailey @ the Crocodile 10/9/14 Show Review & Photos by John Rudolph Paloma Faith It’s rare seeing a concert where the opening act and the headliner are equally good. Liam Bailey and Paloma Faith had so much energy and presence; either one could headline their own shows. Influenced by Etta James […]