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My former school-mates at Seattle University released their first music video today! Since I’ve always been a fan and have regularly posted about them here on Yow Yow! I thought I would spread the love. Congratulations boys on your success (your recent stint at SXSW and getting on the bill for Timber Music Festival!) There is definitely more in store for all of you.
The state of Washington is adding yet another music festival to their roster! So far, they’ve only given us the partial lineup – but wait a second, can we just take a brief moment to appreciate the color and design of this poster. ALL PASTEL COLORS. It’s perfection. Congratulations to my favorite locals Lemolo, Bryan John Appleby and my former schoolmates at Seattle University – Kithkin for securing themselves a spot on the lineup. Tickets and camping go on sale today at 10AM
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This song is short and sweet! Tomorrow Seattle University’s 2011 Battle of the Band’s winning band – Kithkin, will open for Los Campesinos! at the Neptune Theater.
Before I get to hitting the books, I wanted to let you all know about a wonderful event that starts tomorrow! Noise for the Needy is a six day music festival taking place at a number of venues in the Seattle area that raises money for local charities.
“Proceeds will benefit Real Change, a reader-supported social enterprise that combines quality news, fearless social justice advocacy and non-judgemental, low-barrier employment opportunities for Seattle’s low-income and homeless people.”
Every year, Noise for the Needy features local musicians and up-and-coming acts that are on the rise. This year, I am so happy to hear that my favorite Seattle University student band Kithkin will be performing alongside Ramona Falls and Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band on June 12th at my favorite all ages music venue The Vera Project. Also performing during this week is my dear friend Lizzie Huffman! Other bands you should check out include Brite Futures, Fresh Espresso, The Builders and the Butchers, and Ravenna Woods. For the full schedule and calendar click here.
Noise For the Needy is excellent at predicting up-and-comers! Artists and bands that have performed at the fest include: Baths, Boat, Common Market, Crystal Antlers, Fences, Feral Children, Goldfinch, Head Like a Kite, Hey Marseilles, Mad Rad, Matt & Kim, Miike Snow, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head (now Brite Futures,) Post Harbor, Speaker Speaker, Talib Kweli, The Album Leaf, The Maldives, The Pharmacy, The Pica Beats, Throw Me the Statue, Tiny Vipers, Viper Creek Club, Visqueen, Wild Orchid Children, and Yacht. These are just names that I’m familiar with or that I listen to though. For the full list, click here.
To learn more about Noise for the Needy, visit their website for all the information.
This Saturday, the Vera Project will be hosting BirthDIYfest with an amazing lineup that includes Wild Orchid Children, The Pharmacy, Iji, and Seattle University’s Battle of the Bands 1st place group Kithkin! Last year, I had the chance to attend and review the show, and while I will not be able to attend this year, I wanted this opportunity to share just how important it is for me to support something like this in our community.
BirthDIYfest celebrates everyone in the Pacific Northwest that is just “doing it themselves.” They are your local artists, musicians, independent record labels, and non-profit organizations. They are going after their passions without any help from anyone else and that is something that we should be commending. Last year, I watched incredible performances by Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground and Kids and Animals. Unfortunately, Kids and Animals will not be joining the lineup this year (even though it’s advertised) because they have decided to break up.
Regardless the show will go on, and Kithkin will blow everyone away, I’m sure.
Tickets are $10. For more information, click here.