Show Preview & Album Review : Cody Beebe & the Crooks Release Out Here @ Neumos, Fri. 5/10

Cody Beebe & the Crooks w/ Eclectic Approach + Eternal Fair + Daniel Kirkpatrick & the Bayonets Neumos – May 10, 2013 $10/Adv – 21+ Cody Beebe & the Crooks, one of the hardest working bands in Seattle, returns to Neumos on May 10th to celebrate the release of their second album, Out Here. Join […]

Show Preview & Interview: Ben Howard @ the Moore, Th. 4/18

Not all musicians can be credible acoustic guitarists and electric guitar players. Some will excel at acoustic rock, but then just fall flat when trying to go electric. Some electric guitarists can sound silly and dull when they go acoustic. But take English singer-songwriter Ben Howard as an example of a musician who does both […]

Show Preview & Interview: Charli XCX Releases Debut Album, True Romance & Plays Showbox SoDo 5/2

British musician Charli XCX, though steadily increasing her visibility over the last six years, may be an entirely new artist to American audiences. Born Charlotte Aitchison, Charli XCX is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter of lovely electronic dance songs which just scream to be deserved hits. With one EP behind her, debut album, the tremendous […]

Show Preview & Interview: Night Moves @ the Neptune, Fri. 4/5

Night Moves, a trio from Minneapolis, released a groovy album on Domino Records called Colored Emotions this year. The album, utilizing keys, guitar and the beautiful voice of singer/guitarist John Pelant, captures a pure rock sound. I’d call it gentle rock, a rock that’s been missing from music. I’d like to take a road trip […]

Show Preview & Interview: Citizens! @ Neumos, Mon. 3/25

“I am not afraid of losing my mind, as long as it happens a day at a time,” announce Citizens! in their song, “Reptile,” a track off their smashing 2012 debut, Here We Are. Their music is all about melody; you can get involved in their songs in a completely unsterile and intimate way. As […]