EMP Sound Off! 2013 held the Sound Off! Semifinals #3 on Saturday, February 23rd. And the winner was . . . As It Starts!, a Seattle sextet who lists the Fray and Death Cab for Cutie as influences. Bellingham’s Vervex got the Wild Card spot, while Gig Harbor’s Eye for Eye and another Bellingham act, Soccer Mom, went home. But you know what? As corny as this sounds, it’s really awesome just to participate in this competition, so all should be proud. The Finals will be held on Saturday, March 2nd with the Fame Riot, SHEBEAR, As It Starts and Dave B. (who apparently won the final Wild Card spot). All photos by Simon Krane:

As It Starts

I for Eye

Soccer Mom

Vervex

Atmosphere @ Sound Off! 2013