Photos: SuicideGirls – Blackheart Burlesque @ El Corazon

Seattle truly lucked out when SuicideGirls selected it as one of their October tour dates. The show, a celebration of female beauty and talent, came back after a six-year break to treat fans to an absolutely gorgeous visual feast. A big thank you to photographer Paul Israel (and of course the girls!) for these fabulous […]

Photos: Jillette Johnson @ Neumos

New York-based singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson headlined at Barboza last week in support of her debut album, Water in a Whale, released in June. Urging the audience to come closer at the beginning of her set, Johnson treated them to songs off the record – including the single “Cameron” – as well as a cover of […]

Photos: Chvrches & XXYYXX @ Showbox at the Market

Glaswegians Chvrches, one of the year’s true breakthrough acts, headlined Showbox at the Market on September 6th. They return to Seattle for Deck the Hall Ball on December 3rd – prepare for that show by having a listen to their debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. Opening for Chvrches was XXYYXX, an electronic […]

Photos: Bumbershoot w/ Superchunk, Redd Kross & Kinky

We’re stepping a little back into our time capsule for some photos of this year’s Bumbershoot festival. North Carolina’s Superchunk, a band with serious staying power, was just one of the acts Simon Krane ventured out to photograph. Also on his list? Redd Kross and Kinky, two other bands who have indeed withstood the music […]