BOTW #83 – PVRIS
I had the pleasure of covering this band for Rain City Ambience when they opened on the Mayday Parade tour a couple weeks ago, and I still can’t get over how much they… Continue reading
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Song of the Day: “Don’t Go Home Without Me” – Lights
Lights is basically the queen of electro-pop. Every tune she has ever written is jam packed with memorable melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and impeccable synth production. “Don’t Go Home Without Me” has all of… Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Yellow Flicker Beat” – Lorde
Lorde does it again. The production on “Yellow Flicker Beat” is on point, and I love her melodic choices (especially when she is singing in her lower register in the verses- alto power!).… Continue reading
Song of the Day: “Avalanche” – Nick Jonas feat. Demi Lovato
This pop powerhouse duet has me singing along for days. The track has an urban/R&B vibe to it; quite the departure from Nick’s Jonas Brothers days. I’ve always thought that Nick and Demi… Continue reading
BOTW #82 + CONCERT RECAP – Tom Eddy
Tom Eddy is making some big waves in Seattle music. You may have seen Tom fronting electronic/dance band, Beat Connection, or maybe even his soul/funk outfit, The Dip. Either way, these two ensembles… Continue reading
Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour Tour [CONCERT RECAP] 9/25/14
When I first heard Sam Smith’s voice as the featured artist on Disclosure’s “Latch,” I knew this guy was going to be in the game for a while. He announced his North American… Continue reading
BOTW #81 – Hemming
In today’s giant sea of singer/songwriters, Hemming sticks out as a promising newcomer with her forward style of vocalizing and honest lyrics. Hemming recently got signed to Linda Perry’s label after her appearance… Continue reading
BOTW #80 – Yelle
Lyrics are a crucial factor in whether or not we are drawn to an artist. But sometimes, if it just sounds good to our ears, do we really need to understand what they… Continue reading
Nick Jonas – 2014 Tour [CONCERT RECAP]
Growing up as an avid Disney Channel consumer, it is no surprise that I was a huge Jonas Brothers and Camp Rock fan. Their brand of rock-driven pop was undeniably awesome. Some call… Continue reading
BOTW #79 – George Ezra
I first heard the voice of George Ezra on the radio on my commute home for work, and I was instantly reeled in (I had one of those “who the heck is this,… Continue reading
BOTW # 78 – Sell the Rights
This week’s Band of the Week is local Seattle outfit, Sell the Rights. Their sound encompasses contemporary rock/pop with their heavy guitar riffs and melodic choices, whilst also incorporating a few hints of… Continue reading
BOTW #77 – Father Howl
San Franciscans, Father Howl, bring great contributions to the instrumental/experimental music world with their self-titled full length album. Upon first listen, their record feels like what I would hear in my head while… Continue reading
Bumbershoot 2014: Best Fest Outfits
As you know by now, I LOVE music festivals. And what is the next best thing to festivals? Festival fashion of course! This year at Bumbershoot, the guys were totally KILLIN’ it. Here… Continue reading
BOTW #76 – The Fraidies
Seattle-based indie/alt-rock outfit, The Fraidies, put out a record this summer and if you don’t know about it, you should. Upon first listen of the band’s debut release, Try Again, I felt like… Continue reading