Yes, It’s True is the new album from the Polyphonic Spree, and yes, it’s true the Polyphonic Spree hit Neumos in August. Currently there are 20 (!!!) members in the band, from vocalists to horn players to a harpist – all leading to the uniqueness that is the Polyphonic Spree. Photographer Tino Tran caught some of that magic:
The Polyphonic Spree
Seattle truly lucked out when SuicideGirls selected it as one of their October tour dates. The show, a celebration of female beauty and talent, came back after a six-year break to treat fans to an absolutely gorgeous visual feast. A big thank you to photographer Paul Israel (and of course the girls!) for these fabulous shots:
SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque
New York-based singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson headlined at Barboza last week in support of her debut album, Water in a Whale, released in June. Urging the audience to come closer at the beginning of her set, Johnson treated them to songs off the record – including the single “Cameron” – as well as a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.”
Jillette Johnson
Glaswegians Chvrches, one of the year’s true breakthrough acts, headlined Showbox at the Market on September 6th. They return to Seattle for Deck the Hall Ball on December 3rd – prepare for that show by having a listen to their debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. Opening for Chvrches was XXYYXX, an electronic artist from Florida. All photos by Dave Lichterman:
Chvrches
XXYYXX
July 30th – the date the Cult and White Hills played Showbox SoDo – just doesn’t even seem like it was that far away, alas, summer has left us. Brits the Cult should have a new album out in 2014, while White Hills just finished a huge European tour. Thanks to photographer Steve Campagna for capturing shots of both bands in Seattle!
The Cult
White Hills