Song: “Joanne”
Artist: Kid Astray
Why You Want to Watch: This one’s got just what you need when checking out a band: the band, the song and cool lights! Kid Astray is a Norway-based quintet incorporating synth, bass and pop, and I’m digging them. The video, directed by Ask Sunde, a talented photographer in Oslo, Norway, gives you a taste of new music to come in 2018. Tusen takk, Kid Astray.
Kid Astray – photo by Christian Zervos
Kaskade & Illenium @ the Paramount, 6/6/17
Photos by Jonathan Leung
Memory Lane Series part 26
Kaskade
The brilliant DJ Kaskade brought his unique sounds to Seattle in the summer of ’17. Playing two nights in June, Kaskade entertained fans with music and totally trippy lights. If you couldn’t get into these shows, and if you have the dough, head over to Vegas and catch him this spring. And did you miss this?: He closed out 2017 with the release of a really cool Christmas album (I know, electronic Christmas music???), appropriately called Kaskade Christmas. Illenium, a Denver-based DJ specializing in bass and trap, opened.
Kaskade
Illenium
Kaskade
Laura Pergolizzi, who performs under the stage name LP, played a sold-out show on Valentine’s Day at Showbox at the Market. Backed by her three-member bad, LP’s unique voice and 18-song set were just what the audience needed. The Years opened, followed by Noah Kahan.
LP
Noah Kahan
The Years
Show Preview: Romeo & Juliet @ Can Can
~Dagmar
Romeo & Juliet – photo by Bruce Dugdale
I am a big Shakespeare fan. I have a BA in English and studied Shakespeare at University. Sometimes I am a purist, as in I only want to see Shakespeare done approximately as it might have been done when the plays were new. With time, I became way more flexible, which is definitely good. The most important part, of course, is the timeless story. Excitingly, Can Can in Seattle shares its own take on the classic Romeo & Juliet cabaret-style, featuring fabulous costumes, original music and dance – all in the lovely venue. Congrats to Can Can and all involved for putting together a new spin on the classic. I mean, I took one look at the beautiful press photos for the show, and I was interested! Show runs through April 29th, and I’ve added a reminder on our show listing page so this stays fresh in your minds.
Romeo & Juliet Cast – photo by Bruce Dugdale
Catch up with more details on Can Can, and more on the Romeo & Juliet production on Can Can’s Facebook Page.
& enjoy some sweet live shots by photographer Nate Watters of the production to whet your appetite:
Romeo & Juliet – photos by Nate Watters
Show Preview: Real Estate @ Neumos, Wed. 2/21
~Dagmar
Real Estate
Real Estate fans are so lucky. The band has released a new album every two-three years since 2009’s self-titled debut. More important: they’ve got lovely songs. Although Real Estate recently lost one band member with the exit of a founding member, guitarist Matt Mondanile, they gained a new guitarist, Julian Lynch. That’s old news to Real Estate-followers, I am sure. And then, the new album, In Mind, which you’ve probably heard? You will want to hear that live. But before I go, I need to mention that the group has something on their site I have never, ever seen before. It’s an interactive video version of their song “Stained Glass.” You can color the video yourself! This is the link.
& check out the official video and live video on Late Night with Conan O’Brien for “Darling.”: