Yes, it’s Christmas weekend, but there’s still some solid local rap, pop-punk, and British techno you should check out this weekend. Plus, there are even more shows on our complete music calendar.
SATURDAY
She is We
“If you’re a fan of the local indie-pop scene, you might be saying to yourself, “Wasn’t there a band called He Is We?” Well, after the initial breakup of He Is We in 2012, founding member Rachel Taylor decided to resurrect the project on her own with the oh-so-clever name, She Is We. What’s been released so far shows promise, transitioning into a more dance-y Metric-esque direction on the debut single “Boomerang.” Show up early for up-and-coming pop-punk band Amsterdam, as they consistently steal the show with their infectious hooks and energetic stage presence.” KEVIN DIERS
Avatar Darko and UGLYFRANK
“Two of the Puget Sound area’s most vicious mic martial artists—Avatar Darko (Seattle) and Ugly Frank (Tacoma)—will share headlining duties for this show, and take turns ripping it up at night’s end. For his part, Darko will likely unveil some material from his brand new TRAPATAR EP, for which, true to the title, he’s secured some exceptionally banging trap beats and turnt up the catchy refrain/stylishly economical verse recipe he dishes out so naturally. Frank could pull from any number of projects, be it from the catalogue of verses he’s stockpiled with his joyously nihilistic ILLFIGHTYOU group, or from the new solo release he’s teased online.” TODD HAMM
