EMP hosted its annual Sound Off! competition on February 27th. The Semifinals #3 made Dre’zy and too Smoove the winner (and audience favorite!), and LEE the runner up. The event is always a favorite here at Back Beat Seattle. Enjoy photographer Simon Krane’s photos of Dre’zy and too Smoove, LEE, and the other two Semifinals # 3 participants Hello, I’m Sorry and Paralexis:
Dre’zy and too Smoove
Paralexis
LEE
Hello, I’m Sorry
Dre’zy and too Smoove
Paralexis
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Hello, I’m Sorry
Going back just a little in time, we’ve got photos of the Christmas Vacation Tour for you!! The rad lineup, including Falling In Reverse, Atreyu, From Ashes to New and Assuming We Survive, made its way to Seattle’s Showbox on December 4th, 2015. Tattoos and rock are always great presents, right? We love those gifts! All photos by Charitie Myers:
Falling in Reverse
Falling in Reverse
Atreyu
From Ashes to New
Assuming We Survive
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:
Death Cab for Cutie
Cage the Elephant
Twenty One Pilots
Walk the Moon
Alabama Shakes
Death Cab for Cutie
Cage the Elephant
Twenty One Pilots
Walk the Moon
Alabama Shakes
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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Grace Mitchell
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.
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