Troy is a super talent. Can't wait to hear the new album.

How many bands are in this city? How may have been busting their ass for the even the slightest recognition? This article is the PERFECT example of Seattle nepotism and the benefits garnered from being a scenester and/or related to/friendly with veteran scenesters.

Their demos were played in-between most sets of the Brad Family Reunion show. VERY out of place with the vibe and certainly due to the connections. I'm a regular at Easy Street and can tell you that both members certainly tout their band, and while Troy kicks John's morning ass, Mackenzie knows fck all about The Clash or music prior to 15 years ago. Ask.

Cute music and couple?...sure
Glowing praises and a sloppy asskiss from The Stranger before ANY proper dues paid?...total bullshit.
Expect to hear this on KEXP as often as Richards' investment, The Blakes.

You left out Mark Pickerel's involvement!? I mean, c'mon...let's move some units!!!

A Brad Family Reunion show? What are you old and boring? Sounds like a bitter Seattle musician if you ask me.

wow, somebody woke up on the wrong side of the couch, perfect case of frustrated musician syndrome, let me guess your in a band, you've been playing around town for a while, headlining, if your lucky, on a tuesday night at the Comet, or first of five bands on a Sat night?..its rough, I know, Even if this isnt your life, the fact you have taken the time to complain speaks volumes. You have to be kidding yourself to think that you can make it, in any music scene, by just "busting your ass", every scene, not just music, is filled with nepotism, and unfortunately it is all about who you know, welcome to the real world, it sucks but its the truth. Now, if the YE sucked, then I would not be responding to your crying, but to "make it" you also have to have good songs to keep moving forward, and even though you might not agree, they do have some catchy songs, ones that I can do my dishes to, and that says alot cuz I hate doin dishes. Of course Im a bit biased here since my offspring is the second 1/2 of this band, and btw she knows about the Clash, Ive made sure of that. Your criticism is valid,somewhat, but unrealistic. Instead of wasting time ranting about how bad it is, take that energy and go get a job at Guitar Center, because thats where this attitude thrives, youll make many new friends that all feel like you do, disgruntled.

ooh you totally got pwned by Kenzie's dad! BURN! Also, your band sucks.

Now i know where their too cool for school attitude comes from when i'm in Easy Street Records.

Funny, because they, and the rest of the staff at Easy Street is soooooo much better and helpful than every other record store in town.

Wow!?!? While Callin' Out has a valid point about the scene but could've gone without the personal dissing, did Lance Mercer just state that Neopotism IS the key to stature in this town...if the YE falter it'll be because they're music isn't any good...and that all personnel in Guitar Center are disgruntled?

read into what you will, I was saying that any artistic scene isnt without nepotism, its an unfortunate fact of how artist succeed, there are countless examples many right here in Seattle, and the band I was a part of included. If your getting shows because of it, its best to back it up with a great show, or great songs, and the great thing about any art form is not everyone has to like it, thats what keeps the fire under the feet. I do have to say that I have done nothing to help the YE, only provided some photographs, of course that was not for free, my daughter has to wash my car every weekend for a while to pay me back, keeping it real..
as far as Guitar Center, well, im sure there are some really nice folks that work there, and bless them for the hard work they do.

You'd be silly not to use any connections you have anyway.

Work it.

Sorry to the rest, kind of.

"She doesn't even know about the Clash." What a Seattle bench mark of credibility.

I'm sure they're delightful people, but let's be honest: the attention given to the Young Evils started with The Stranger, KEXP and the other tastemakers in town who sincerely just wanted to see their friends' band succeed. It's an admirable goal - except when it's packaged and sold as an honest instance of "the cream rising to the top."

Fact is, there are dozens of better bands than this in Seattle playing great music (the kind that succeeds on its own merits and finds its way into the public consciousness ORGANICALLY) but you'll never read about them in the local music rags, because none of their members work for KEXP.