Ivan and Alyosha have arrived. From my first experience with their Cabin Sessions, it’s clear they were on the road to success, but this new album All the Times We Had has arrived at a great location. From incredible vocal harmonies to interesting …
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Album Review: Lavender Diamond – Incorruptible Heart
If a dynamic album full of beautiful female vocals is what you are in search of, look no further than this release. Incorruptible Heart has something for everyone. Full of pretty vocals and a mix of country and electro-pop instrumentation, Lavender Diamond put …
Artist Interview: Ravenna Woods
Ravenna Woods have become a staple in the Seattle music scene over the last couple of years. Their latest two releases, Demons and Lakes (2010) and Valley of the Headless Men (2011) have received plenty of play on KEXP, resulting in Ravenna Woods …
Show Review: Walk the Moon in Seattle
Walk the Moon brought their fun and fancy free stylings to the Showbox Market in Seattle on the Friday after Thanksgiving. They played through all the hits from their self-titled release amidst a sold out dance party filled with folks with painted faces …
Show Review: Milo Greene at the Crocodile in Seattle
This past Wednesday, I saw Milo Greene for the fourth time (second as a headliner) and was instantly and consistently reminded why I’ve seen them every chance I’ve had since love at first sight last fall. Their mystifying energy, heart-melting harmonies, and fully …
Ben Howard Concert Review – Neptune Theatre – October 2, 2012
Ben Howard played to a completely engaged crowd at the Neptune Theatre on October 2, 2012. Howard played favorites from his debut album, Every Kingdom, to ovation after ovation from an appreciative Tuesday night Seattle crowd. Howard’s haunting vocals and soothing-yet-energetic finger-picking style …
The Head and the Heart – KEXP Show
There’s nothing I can say that will adequately introduce this group. This recording of “Ever Since” (the second in the set) made my soul squirm in a good way. It’s a little longer than most of our videos, but it’s worth your time …
YouTube Gem: Erin Rae – “Going Away”
Eratosthenes is a remarkable videographer with the best music connections in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s his recording of the incomparable Erin Rae. Her guitar playing is soothing and her voice like honey. Drink it in… so so sweet.
YouTube Gems: Le Wrens – “Don’t Forget Me”
I’ve written about Le Wrens before. I feel terrible describing them as Noah Gundersen’s family… but… I mean… they are. But they stand on their own right. The phenomenal family harmonies on this song, “Don’t Forget Me” assure that we will not forget …
Artist Spotlight: Noah Gundersen
Noah Gundersen is most likely the best songwriter of his generation. In one interview, he explained that he’s hoping to shape his career around things that “endure.” His career, we’re quite certain, will indeed endure. Known early on for his dreadlocks and crackling …