Concert Preview: Hoodie Allen
Preview: Hoodie Allen Showbox, Seattle, WA 10.26.17 It's pop rap. And it's unapologetic. Hoodie Allen - née Steven Markowitz of Long Island, NY - has just released his third full-length album, The Hype, and while many may scoff, there are plenty of rabid fans out...
Bad Suns’ Indie Rock Revenge
Bad Suns w/ Hunny and QTY The Showbox, Seattle, WA 10.15.17 Sunday nights are supposed to be the pinnacle of relaxation. The night when you’ve checked everything off your list and get to go to bed early before returning to your normal Monday morning. But that’s not...
Alt-J: The Audio Visual Immersive Experience
alt-J w/ Bishop Briggs WaMu Theater, Seattle, WA 10.12.17 The crowd at Seattle's WaMu Theater gave a heartfelt welcome to English electronic-indie-rock band alt-J, and not just because they surprised everyone by donning Seahawks jerseys. They've been making an...
Aminé Spices Up The PNW Scene
Aminé Showbox, Seattle, WA 10.06.17 Sometimes, living in Seattle, it feels like the only local rapper people care about is Macklemore. But kicking off his headlining tour at The Showbox, Portland rapper Aminé proved that the PNW grows more talent than just grunge rock...
Florida Georgia Line Bring Country And Hip-Hop Fans Together
Florida Georgia Line w/ Nelly White River Amphitheater, Auburn, WA 10.06.17 Florida Georgia Line's ability to bridge the gap from rock to hip-hop while staying true to their country roots makes their tour one of the most unique shows on the circuit, bringing different...
Bleachers Shine Like Summer
Bleachers w/ Tangerine Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA 10.04.17 A line formed quickly outside Showbox SoDo to welcome indie-pop outfit Bleachers back to Seattle. Despite the seasons already turning to fall, their latest album, Gone Now, is packed with summer anthems that...