Until Wednesday night with their sold-out appearance at Showbox SoDo, Scissor Scissors hadn’t been to Seattle since October 2006. I knew that I missed this band’s live performances, but I really might not have realized just how much. Their new material off Night Work is glorious, and I absolutely could not stop paying total attention […]
Surfer Blood and Japandroids were two of the acts that played the Broad Street Stage on Bumbershoot’s final day. I wish I could have caught all of Japandroids’ set (I had to run to another stage for pix) but I can’t wait to see them for a full show. I like their speed. I also […]
On Monday two of the best Seattle acts you’ll find, Lisa Dank and THEESatisfaction played the EMP Sky Church. I’m just going to categorize these performers’ music as accessible. THEESatisfaction, made up of Stasia Irons and Cat Harris-White, were joined onstage by DJ Chocolate Chunk for the entire magnificent set and OC Notes for “Icing”. […]
Hole and Weezer played Bumbershoot’s Mainstage last night and I completely enjoyed both sets. I had never seen Hole before but have always liked their music. I think Courtney Love is resilient and talented – “Honey,” off the new CD, Nobody’s Daughter was quite gorgeous. Love’s voice was spot-on, and Live Through This’ “Miss World,” […]
On Friday night Slayer starred in a mouthwatering lineup that included fellow Californians Testament. One thing that struck me about both these bands was their ability to create real melody in the speed of their music. I don’t think this is easy to do. Sometimes if the rhythm is too fast it can sound unbalanced, […]