LIZ, an awesome singer from California, was one of Charli XCX’s openers at Neumos. With two singles out already on Mad Decent (label of Diplo, Zeds Dead), her music recalls the good parts of all those ’90s popular R&B songs – for real. We want her back in Seattle! LIZ – photos by Kirk Stauffer
The dream pop band from Brooklyn, Au Revoir Simone, made a stop at Neumos on October 27th. Members Erika Forster, Annie Hart and Heather D’Angelo all play keyboards and sing, and the band’s songs have been featured in numerous movies and TV shows. They are touring in support of their fourth album, Move In Spectrums. […]
The expressive and talented Janelle Monáe charmed fans at Showbox SoDo last Wednesday. Three albums into her career, she’s been nominated for – and won – many awards. She’s also one wonderful COVERGIRL. With her was label mate and musical collaborator Roman GianArthur. All photos by Dana Pleasant: Janelle Monáe Roman GianArthur
I shot Charli’s set for the first (and second!) time at SXSW in March and knew that I had to cover her show in Seattle. Originally scheduled to be here in early September for Bumbershoot, Charli XCX instead took advantage of the opportunity to go on tour with Paramore in the UK. Fortunately she was […]
I personally had never heard of Aryon Jones and The Way until recently when my friend Mike brought them to my attention and let me tell you, they are a fantastic discovery! Ayron Jones (Ayron Jones on vocals and lead guitar, DeAndre Enrico on bass , Kai Van DePitte on drums) absolutely tore up Neumos […]