The Melvins played the Showbox Market the other night and at least a couple of them were wearing what might be Viking outfits? I am not sure what the garb is but I think they look fabulous! Photographer Jackie Canchola took some expressive shots as the band played. If you missed it they’ll be back in Seattle with a date at the Crocodile on September 25th.
Jordin Sparks, 2007 American Idol winner, is currently on her first headlining tour, Battlefield, in support of her second studio album of the same name.
What’s better than two magnificent drummers playing different beats at the same time? Try three. All playing something different and yet sounding so awesome. This was part of went down at the Glitch Mob‘s recent show in Seattle, along with the fabulous multi-instrument talent of each band member. Screens were filled with way out footage of things like a praying mantis and shooting gas pumps in a sweet night I remember with major fondness. Their debut CD, Drink the Sea, is out now.
The Glitch Mob – all photos by Dagmar
Hey Champ appears in one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time: their video for “Neverest”. Just watch. I don’t want to ruin the surprise. The band appears at Capitol Hill Block Party on Sunday, July 25th (8 pm, Neumos stage).
Hey Champ
Brandon Flowers gets tied up in “Crossfire,” featuring Charlize Theron. Flowers makes a powerful argument for his solo work with his lyrics: You’re Keeping Secrets on Your Pillow. Why can’t I get over the Killers? Now they’re branching off and I am in trouble.
The Gaslight Anthem just released their video for “American Slang”. Enjoy:
Austin’s The Strange Boys have some bad luck but keep on dancing in “Be Brave”.
Lilith Fair returns after 10 years. The show at The Gorge in eastern Washington was one of the first stops and included performers Sarah McLachlan, Sugarland, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Colbie Caillat, A Fine Frenzy, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Marie Digby, Miranda Lee Richards, Ann Atomic, and Xolie Morra & The Strange Kind.
