Tuesday, April 2, 2013

My Jams

As I migrate the stuff from my website I figured I should add a post from a part I called "The Back Page".

It's about music.

I like music, but I have no idea what it is about how it works or any of that stuff. It's complete magic to me.

So here are some links to bands that I have seen in concert and really enjoyed:

Reignwolf at Bumbershoot '12 and The Neptune Theater
This guy is a jazz/metal combo that is unexpectedly accessible.
Basically this guy teaches the devil how to play the guitar. His shows are something amazing. You need to be there.

M83 at Bumbershoot '12
I'm a sucker for bright flashing neon lights, and these guys put on a good show.
My friends and I almost died getting crushed in a crowd, but it was worth it.

LIGHTS at Bumbershoot '12
Probably the best artist you haven't heard of yet. If you like pop music; definitively check her out.
She has 2 albums out and her most recent album completely bucked a sophomore slump, with a dirtier more dub-step sound from her first album.

The Hives at Showbox Market
The garage band that needs no introduction! Their live show has so much energy. It's great.

Bloc Party at Showbox sodo
OK so the opener was... on a different wave-length; but the live show was great. They really know how to do a great show.
I was gonna take someone out to this show but they flaked; apparently though all my friends are Bloc Party fans so we all met up during the opening band's set. It was a pretty awesome turn of events.

The Grizzled Mighty at The Neptune Theater
They aren't the first band you would name with a guy on a guitar and a chick on drums. However this duo really creates an unforgettable show. Some of the best Rock I've seen in a good while.

The Young Evils at The Neptune Theater
With a name like The Young Evils and songs like "Dead Animals" I bet you aren't expecting to hear a catchy indie-rock doo-wop song. But you really should, it's great.