The Only Party That Matters: Galantis At Showbox SoDo
Galantis w/ CID, Alex Bosi, and Faraday Showbox, Seattle, WA 03.02.16 Wait, am I at a rave? The short-shorts on the svelte youth dancing her way through the bar scream “rave booty” across the rear. There are arms stacked high with the most elaborate kandi bead...
Emmy the Great Takes on Seattle
Emmy the Great Barboza, Seattle WA 03.02.16 I walked into what I thought was Barboza, but was redirected to a bar next door and told to go downstairs, like a secret club. Orchestral-pop duo Gracie and Rachel were the opening act. “We’re going to sing a bunch of songs...
The Nashville Soul of Anderson East
Anderson East Tractor Tavern, Seattle, WA 03.04.16 I have never seen the Tractor Tavern so packed as on the night Anderson East came to town, the line stretching down the block just to get it. From that point forward, I knew I was in for something special. Dylan...
Grace Mitchell: SeaLove
Grace Mitchell w/ St. Lucia 03.01.16 Showbox Market After interviewing Grace Mitchell, we were curious just how her unique pop and hip-hop songs would translate to a live performance – the difference between headphones and a live show. We had the treat of watching her...
Carly Rae Jepsen: These Are Not Cover Songs
Carly Rae Jepsen w/ Cardiknox and Fairground Saints Showbox, Seattle, WA 02.29.16 There is unapologetic pop music, and then there is pop music that should never be asked to apologize, and Carly Rae Jepsen’s oeuvre falls firmly in the latter. Taking over The Showbox...
Concert Preview: Justin Bieber
Preview: Justin Bieber KeyArena, Seattle, WA 03.09.16 Whether you're an all out Belieber or a closeted one, pop fans in Seattle are in for the kind of treat that may just make your sweet tooth tremble as Justin Bieber gets set to open his third world tour March 9th at...