Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen
Song: “Last Christmas”
Why You Want to Listen: Jepsen does a lovely cover of Wham’s “Last Christmas.” I am big fan of Christmas music, and this song has always been a favorite. Oh, and psst: Jepsen will be in Seattle on February 29th!
Photos: Mowgli’s @ Pyramid Alehouse Snow Cap Party
Hailing from California, the Mowgli’s played the 18th annual Pyramid Alehouse Snow Cap Party in Seattle. They are currently on tour co-headlining with LIGHTS in support of their third album, Kids in Love, released earlier this year. Five of the seven members sang and offered up some great harmonies. Probably best known for their song “San Francisco,” which reached #13 on Billboard’s alternative chart a few years ago.
Mowgli’s
Photos: Phoebe Bridgers @ Neptune Theatre
LA-based Phoebe Bridgers, while on tour with Blitzen Trapper, made a stop at the Neptune Theatre. The 20 year old was my best “new find” at Bumbershoot 2015 and I was pleased that she was playing in Seattle again. Marshall Vore joined her on drums and vocals for several songs. Phoebe recently released “Killer” – an EP produced by Ryan Adams. You can get a nice sampling of her music HERE.
Phoebe Bridgers
Photos: Lucie Silvas @ Paramount Theatre
Lucie Silvas opened for Little Big Town at the Paramount Theatre on November 20th. UK-born, New Zealand-raised and now Nashville-based, Lucie played songs off her new album, Letters To Ghosts, as well as her two previous studio releases. Alternating between mandolin and piano, Lucie’s beautiful voice was the perfect complement.
Lucie Silvas
Show Preview: Slow Magic @ the Showbox, Fri. 12/11
“Music by your imaginary friend.” That’s how the mysterious Slow Magic describes his songs. I love/hate to report that the electronic artist has sold out the Showbox as of today, but as always, keep checking the event page just in case! If you are lucky enough to have your ticket, reflect on these facts:
1. This is badass drumming.
2. This is badass electronic music.
3. This is all done while wearing a neon animal mask.
Since Slow Magic is a neon beast playing drums, there’s a strange component to the show. But that weirdness is awesome. The songs elevate you with their dreaminess and, naturally, their magic. Be weird and magical with the tunes.
Slow Magic – photo by Luca Venter