Photos: Ultra Violent Rays & Perfect Families @ the Lo-Fi

Posted on 08/27/2015 by BBS

The Los Angeles duo Ultra Violent Rays recently performed at the Lo-Fi. Ultra Violent Rays, who lists David Lynch (right on!) as their only interest on Facebook, are working on their debut EP with producer Ethan Allen. Expect that to hit your ears in winter ’16. Also they’ve got a cool match of the song “Wish” with an equally cool video. Any of you happen to be a fan of Roy Lichtenstein art?

Perfect Families, led by Seattle’s Joel and Micah Smith (they’re brothers) opened. All photos by Jonathan Leung:

Ultra Violent Rays

Perfect Families

Photos: The T Sisters @ Tractor Tavern

Posted on 08/27/2015 by Kirk

The T Sisters – siblings Rachel, Chloe and Erika Tietjen – headlined at the Tractor Tavern on August 13th in support of their most recent release, Ready For Love. Accompanied by Steve Height (bass) and Andrew Allen Fahlander (mandolin/guitar), they combined folk, Americana, gospel, R&B, bluegrass and soul for a unique sound. The Sisters plan to return to Seattle in December.

(L-R) Rachel, Erika and Chloe

The T Sisters

Music: Axwell /\ Ingrosso’s “Sun Is Shining”

Posted on 08/26/2015 by Dagmar

Band: Axwell /\ Ingrosso
Song: “Sun Is Shining”
Why You Want to Listen: The Swedish duo, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia, have yet another electronic house hit on its hands. “Sun Is Shining,” an exuberant tune I can’t get enough of, takes the guys to some amazing spots in Europe and Australia this fall. Oh, and read that odd symbol as Axwell AND Ingrosso.

Axwell /\ Ingrosso

Photos: Pain In The Grass @ White River Ampitheatre

Posted on 08/26/2015 by BBS

KISW presented Pain In The Grass 2015, with Slipknot and more, at White River Amphitheatre to a raucous sold-out crowd on August 23rd:

Slipknot

Lamb of God

Three Days Grace

Theory of a Deadman

Bullet For My Valentine

Stitched Up Heart

Photographer: John Rudolph

Photos: Rock It Like A Redhead @ 1927 Events

Posted on 08/25/2015 by Kirk

Here’s something a bit different for Back Beat Seattle … Rock It Like A Redhead. Redheaded sisters Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti, founders of How To Be A Redhead, brought their event to Seattle after stops in Nashville and Austin. What started out as simply coverage of redheaded rock stars Katrina Stone and Shayne Leighton, turned into an evening of beauty and glamour. The sold-out event also featured a red carpet walk, fashion show, beauty/fashion tips and makeovers.

Katrina Stone