Let’s celebrate the winter holidays with photos of Deck the Hall Ball 2015. Now, why not! We’re very apologetic these didn’t see light of day earlier. Things happen, but this way we’re reminding you closer to the date of this year’s Deck the Hall Ball, which you should already be planning for. Death Cab for Cutie, Cage the Elephant, Twenty One Pilots, Walk the Moon and Alabama Shakes comprised the smashing 2015 lineup. All photos by Tino Tran:
Photos: Grace Mitchell @ Showbox at the Market
Portland-based Grace Mitchell, currently on tour with St. Lucia, opened at the Showbox at the Market this past week. Her catchy indie pop sound and powerful vocals must have won a huge number of new fans in the audience. At only 18 years old, Mitchell’s mature stage presence was evident as she drew upon material from her two EPs – Design and Raceday. She also played a few covers including Hall and Oates 1982 hit, “Maneater,” which is on the soundtrack of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I’m looking forward to seeing Grace again at SXSW in Austin next week. She is scheduled to play 10 shows!
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Music: “Im In Control” by AlunaGeorge (The Magician Remix)
Artist: AlunaGeorge
Song: “I’m In Control” (The Magician Remix)
Why You Want to Listen: Listen to the original version of “I’m In Control,” and then check out the Magician‘s remix. Okay, you don’t have to do it that way, but the Magician has done a cool job here. “Im In Control” is the London duo’s first single from I Remember, their second album.
Photos: Carly Rae Jepsen @ Showbox at the Market
Canadian songstress Carly Rae Jepsen played a sold-out show at Showbox at the Market on Leap Day. Jepsen and her four-member band are on their Gimmie Love Tour, in support of her latest album Emotion. They’re headlining in smaller, intimate venues across the US, then it’s off to large Canadian venues in April and May. If you need another Carly fix, her tour wraps up at the huge Rogers Arena (cap. 18K+) in Vancouver, BC on May 20. Fairground Saints and Cardiknox opened.
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Photos: Sound Off! 2016 Semifinals #2 @ EMP
February 20th, 2016 found EMP hosting Sound Off!‘s semifinals number 2. R&b singer-songwriter Paris Alexa won first place, while psychedelic artist Animal Camera got the second place spot. Congrats to them and to Travis Thompson (Audience Favorite!) and Crews for battling it out. All photos by Simon Krane: