Category Archive: A-TRAN’S BAND OF THE WEEK

BOTW #36 & Concert Recap – Empire of the Sun

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013 – The Paramount – Seattle, WA If you can imagine an 80’s new wave/musical theater/Atlantis/Vegas magic show-inspired concert, that is exactly what Empire of the Sun graced the Seattle… Continue reading

BOTW #35 – Foals

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In honor of the only band I didn’t know that is playing at Deck the Hall Ball 2013, this week’s BOTW feature is Foals and they should totes be added to your upbeat/indie-rock… Continue reading

BOTW #34 – Deckajam

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Electronic-poprock with a side of dubstep, a sprinkle of live pianos, and a dash of drum&bass; that is exactly what British group, Deckajam, serves for you this week! The core of this group,… Continue reading

BOTW #33 – HAIM

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I am all about the strong female musicians, especially in a genre like alternative rock that is dominated by male bands. So when I first heard of this week’s feature band, HAIM, I… Continue reading

BOTW #32 – Crystal Castles

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Since it’s beginnings in 2004, Crystal Castles have been gracing the music scene with their distinct experimental 80’s new wave revival style. This Toronto-based DIY electronic duo creates tracks that will make you… Continue reading

BOTW #31 – The Flavr Blue

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The Flavr Blue, hailing from the great music city of Seattle, serves listeners some mad electronica/synth pop realness and it would be in your best interest to get your dancing shoes ready. This… Continue reading

BOTW #30 & Concert Recap – Verlaine

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This week’s featured artist is an indie-super-group of musicians with members hailing from bands such as Drypoint, Forever Changed, The Myriad, and Twothirtyeight. Having established the 4-piece indie-altrock outfit in the heart of… Continue reading

BOTW #29 – NONONO

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NONONO is this week’s band of the week… but they are more like YESYESYES! This trio from Stockholm brings sassy chick vocals, dancey beats, and great usage of synthy keys; everything you could… Continue reading

BOTW #28 – Jagwar Ma

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TGIF! Per request by my pal, Mo-riss, this week’s BOTW is the indie-surfy-electro-pop band, Jagwar Ma. Upon first listen, I instantly became a fan of their synthy light and upbeat sound, reminiscent of… Continue reading

BOTW #27 – Lorde

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At the ripe age of 16, this week’s BOTW, Lorde, is totally killin’ it and proves that age really is just a number. After sweeping her homeland of New Zealand off their feet… Continue reading

BOTW #26 – Said the Whale

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Along with Surfer Blood and Wavves, you will also be able to catch water-themed-band-name band, Said the Whale, at this year’s The End’s Summer Camp (YO, 107.7 The End, you should probably hire… Continue reading

BOTW #25 – MS MR

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Due to internet at the Honolulu International Airport costing $9 for 2 hours (as my brother would say,”ain’t nobody got dimes fo dat!”), this post is a bit late… Apologies to my loyal… Continue reading

BOTW #24 – 78Violet

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This week’s BOTW spotlight is on 78Violet, a.k.a. Aly & AJ Michalka! These names probably sound familiar to you if you were ever a Disney Channel frequent of my generation. These pair of… Continue reading

BOTW #23 – Sanders Bohlke

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Sanders Bohlke @ Tractor Tavern 6/19/13 Upon first listen of this week’s BOTW feature, you would probably associate his music to the “Seattle Sound.” Sanders Bohlke’s folky-indie-DIY vibe is super chill and is… Continue reading

BOTW #22 & Concert Recap – Rachael Yamagata

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Dealbreaker Heart Tour 2013.June 19, 2013.Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WACell pix by A-Tran. This week’s BOTW feature is on Rachael Yamagata, a singer/songwriter that has been such a big inspiration to me ever… Continue reading