Every year, EMP's Sound Off! competition showcases emerging stars in the all-ages music scene. Previous winners have included The Lonely Forest, Dyme Def, Sol, Kithkin, Brothers from Another, Manatee Commune, Fauna Shade, Schoolyard Heroes, Tomten, and Brite Futures, just to name a few. COSMOS took the lead in Round #1, with Redmond R&B artist Paris Alexa winning last week.
Round Three features Dre’zy and Too Smoove, Hello, I’m Sorry, Paralexis, and Lee.
[ Photos by Brady Harvey, courtesy of EMP Museum ]
Renton collective Dre’zy and Too Smoove cite influences from A Tribe Called Quest to Snarky Puppy, bringing a soulful hip-hop to their beat-driven sound.
Lake Stevens electropop duo Paralexis features University of Washington sophomore Alexander Bonilla and Seattle University sophomore Aprille Perez. Together, they create dreamy synth sounds with Perez's airy vocals.
Every year, EMP's Sound Off! competition showcases emerging stars in the all-ages music scene. Previous winners have included The Lonely Forest, Dyme Def, Sol, Kithkin, Brothers from Another, Manatee Commune, Fauna Shade, Schoolyard Heroes, Tomten, and Brite Futures, just to name a few.
James Atkins, bassist for Hammerbox and longtime fixture of the Seattle music scene, sadly passed away on Saturday, February 27th after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by friends and his favorite music, including AC/DC, Motörhead, Soul Asylum, and The Replacements.
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