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17 Feb 2011

Out on the Town: 2/19

This Saturday, Seattle University’s favorite new student band Chinook Jargon will be performing at the EMP for EMP’s Sound Off! This is the ultimate battle of the bands competition for local bands in the Pacific Northwest and every year the EMP has done a pretty great job of selecting the winner. Just a couple of years ago, my friend’s band Dyno Jamz won and went on to perform at Bumbershoot as one of the prizes.

Anyways, I’ve been a fan of Chinook Jargon since I watched them perform on campus just a couple months ago. I downloaded their EP for free from their Bandcamp account and it has been a part of my playlist ever since. If you’re not doing anything Saturday evening, I would recommend checking out the band as well as three other great bands in the area that will be performing that night. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for the non. For more information on the event, click here.

28 Oct 2010

Song of the Day

Dyno Jamz – Kingdom Come

In the past, I’ve spent a great deal of posts talking about this up and coming band. They won a previous EMP Sound Off! competition and have performed at both Folk Life and Bumbershoot. That’s quite a list of accomplishments coming from a band that has only been around for about two years. I hadn’t heard any news from them in awhile, but recently saw my friend Nick’s status [he plays bass for Dyno Jamz] that their new track had made it on KEXP, a radio station here in Seattle. Curious to see if it was a new or old track, I went directly to their MySpace only to find “Kingdom Come” listed as part of the 2010 Album Preview.

Congrats guys!

Listen to the track here

10 Sep 2010

EMP Sound Off! Now accepting applications

It’s that time again! EMP is beginning their round up for the best underage Seattle bands. For many, this could be the chance of a lifetime in starting off their musical career. It doesn’t matter what genre you specialize in whether it be hip hop, electronic, pop, etc – you just have to be under 21. Prizes include a spot on the Bumbershoot 2011 lineup, a live on-air performance on 107.7 THE END, epiphone gear and much much more.

This battle of the bands has done wonders for many local bands in the past. Previous winners include Dyme Def, The Lonely Forest now signed with Chris Walla’s label, Dyno Jamz, and Brite Futures formerly known as Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head. For more information and to submit an application – click here.

29 Apr 2010

Out on the Town: 4/29

My friend’s band Dyno Jamz is performing tonight at Chop Suey alongside Theoretics and 10th and Commerce. It’s predominantly a hip hop show, but sure to be amazing. The guys in Dyno Jamz are incredibly talented and put on great shows. Not only did they win EMP’s Sound Off competition last year, they also had a spot at Bumbershoot in September. If you have the chance, go out and see them.

It’s an all-ages show – 8 pm doors – show is at 9pm – $10

04 Feb 2010

Out on the Town: 2/4

Haiti Relief Benefit Concert @ Neumos

If the hip hop scene is more your thing than soft, pretty, French music then you should come out to Neumos to catch Common Market, my friend’s band Dyno Jamz (all the way from UW!) and SOL. The show will be full of energy plus the proceeds are going to a good cause. Do something good for your community! er… the world.

Doors are at 7 PM

$10 ticket advance $12 at the door.

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08 Sep 2009

EMP Sound Off 2010

The most coveted Battle of the Bands is back for another round in the Northwest. Last year, we saw Dyno Jamz take first place and this past weekend saw them dominating the stage at Bumbershoot. Who will be next year’s winners?

The EMP | SMF Sound Off! is now taking entries for the 2010 competition via online here: www.empsfm.org/soundoff

Send in your apps by November 9, 2009 to enter. Every participant/member of your band must be 21 or under as of March 6, 2010.

Previous bands that have been a part of this competition include: The Lonely Forest, New Faces, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, the Oregon Donor, Man Down Medic, Schoolard Heroes, Dyme Def

07 Sep 2009

Bumbershoot Review: Dyno Jamz

I just transferred all of my notes from my Blackberry to a word document. Most tedious thing ever. Originally, I wanted to do one big post of all the bands I was reviewing, but you know what, I think all of the bands deserve their own recognition.

Dyno Jamz

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I’ve been waiting to catch a Dyno Jamz performance for a very long time. The guys were playing pretty early around 12:30, so luckily I arrived at the festival with ten minutes to spare. Dyno Jamz continued to acquire more and more attention this year as they competed in the EMP Sound Off! competition triumphing through every round until finally taking first place. One part of the prize (of quite a few parts) landed them a gig at Seattle’s largest and most anticipated music festival Bumbershoot this year.

The best way for me to describe their sound is like a jazz ensemble complimented by rap lyrics. The two mesh together so well that I couldn’t imagine them separately. Another thing I love about this band is how humbled I feel they are about the whole experience. These guys are students over at UW! You can tell from seeing them on that stage that they are very grateful to be there and expressed that by sharing their love for the crowd.

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My favorite song by them is “Universal Love,” but when MC Zac Millan showed us his softer side with the song “Heat It Up,” my heart swooned a little bit as a I felt like I was falling into some weird dream state! I know…it was weird. Songs do that to me sometimes.

Watching their performance was the perfect start to my day! Whether or not a possible career may come out of this, who knows, I think I would like to see them take it to that level. The band has great potential, I mean they’re making teenagers LOVE jazz, which is definitely a refreshing sight to see. The guys of Dyno Jamz don’t look like rockstars [yet], but they are proving to be very well deserved winners.

18 Aug 2009

Seattle bands you should know (or listen to)

I think Seattle music posts are my favorite to write. I was inspired to write this post when I heard a little snippet preview from Minus the Bear the other day. When I was fifteen years old, I threw myself in the local Seattle music scene and since then I’ve watched favorite bands dissemble, migrate to other bands, or become incredibly successful.

The music scene is no longer what it used to be. The bands I grew up listening to are no longer really a part of that scene and neither am I, but that doesn’t mean that I ever stopped listening. This post embodies a part of my adolescence that most people never knew or could understand about me. Just so you know, this has taken me DAYS to write and perfect.

Here are a few of my local favorites:

This Providence

I recently caught their new music video for single, “Letdown” on MTV a couple weeks ago. Currently, they are on the bill for Warped Tour, but will be starting their own tour with Cartel beginning October 22nd in Raleigh, North Carolina. The guys will be playing in Seattle on November 10th at El Corazon.

Best Songs:

Well Versed in the Ways of the World
Certain Words in Uncertain Times
My Beautiful Rescue
Chasing the Wind
Letdown

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Danger Radio

I was first introduced to Danger Radio four years ago at the first show I attended. I wasn’t even there to see them nor did I stay for their set. It wasn’t until after the night that I realized what a mistake that was. I make an effort to never miss one of their shows at home now, these guys are my favorite and as much as I like their new songs now, I love the old ones even more. The guys were recently in California writing their next album and were taking a break from touring this summer, but will be back on the road again come fall.They were also featured during the Real World Brooklyn season this past year.

Best Songs:

Slow
Sparkle Baby Shine
Groovin’
Kiss N’ Tell
Slow Dance With A Stranger

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The Scene Aesthetic

I wouldn’t know about Seattle music if it weren’t for these two fools. They were my first show and first favorites. After creating the hit song, “Beauty in the Breakdown,” the dynamic duo continued to take over MySpace music putting out a series of cd’s and popular singles and even a DVD. After a two year hiatus – the guys have come back together with full force. The two recently spent nearly a month in California recording their new album and just began their new tour. They will be performing in Seattle at Neumos on October 16th.

Best Songs:

Beauty in the Breakdown
Alvin Maker’s Greensong
Don’t Be That Note I Can’t Hold
Come What May
It’s A Promise, Like A Song

Myspace

Letters & Lights

Letters & Lights is a new band in Seattle, but if I’m assuming correctly Erik and Ethan have been around Seattle for quite some time. Erik (left) and I used to go to all the same shows! He was actually very well known (and liked) in the Seattle music scene so I was excited when I heard he had been making music himself. Their EP was just released on iTunes and they recently played a Santa Monica show with The Scene Aesthetic.

Best Songs

Smile Bright
In Love and Outdone
Pretty Letdown

Myspace

Dyno Jamz

They are your perfect mix of hip-hop and jazz. I’ve never heard anything like it and I LOVE it. And I promise I’m not biased just because my friend Nick is in the band hahah These guys dominated the EMP Sound Off! competition earlier this year, which has earned them a well-deservesd slot at Seattle’s largest and most anticipated music festival, Bumbershoot.

Best Songs:

Universal Love
Footprints
Come Out and Play

Myspace

Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground

I’ve been talking a lot about this band lately! They recently finished their sophomore album and it is fantastic. Other than that, I don’t really have anything else to say except that I adore this band, enjoyed working with them for the short evening that I did and am never disappointed by their shows. These guys are true characters, but very talented musicians.

Best Songs:

Hey Momma’
Birds on a Day Like Today
Bowie the Desert Pea
Santa Cruz Lined Pockets

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Lizzie Huffman

Lizzie has been performing since she was fourteen years old at local teen centers. She has worked with both Danger Radio and Thomas Dutton of Forgive Durden and Matt Bekker. Watching Lizzie perform is always a treat for me. Her voice is so refreshing and her shows are always personal. She is currently performing in and around the greater Northwest area including at my school, Seattle University, on September 19th! You should all come out and see her!

Best Songs:

Heavy Hearts
Country Song
Country Song Number 2
Oh My Sweet Carolina (Cover)

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Bekker

When Matt first started out, it was just him and his guitar. He has since collaborated with a number of other people around Seattle including singer Lizzie Huffman, and now has a full band to back him up. I’ve watched Matt grow into a very talented and dedicated musician. Now signed with Sound Records and Entertainment, Matt Bekker and Bryan Watson are continuing to record their next full length album and touring the states.

Best Songs:

All Tied Up
Empty
Deep
Let’s Get Away
Donovin

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Also visit my YouTube page to watch some of my recorded videos of Matt’s performances here

Minus The Bear

Minus the Bear IS Seattle music. (Excluding Death Cab) Their single, “Pachuca Sunrise,” is what defines every one of my summers. Whenever I was planning a show, they were always at the top of my list. They still ARE at the top of my list and I’m so determined to have them someday. Not only are they amazing musicians they have given me some great memories. Currently, the band is getting ready for the release of their new album! Here’s a snippet, too excited!

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Best Songs:

Pachuca Sunrise
Knights
The Ice Monster
This Ain’t A Surfin’ Movie
Drilling
The Pig War

Myspace

24 May 2009

Song of the Day

Dyno Jamz – Universal Love

Tomorrow, my friend Nick’s band Dyno Jamz will be performing at Folk Life at 6PM. If you’re in the area and you’re gonna spend one last amazing day at Folk Life I suggest you go see them. They are jazzy hip hop but so so good. I haven’t gotten the chance to see them perform yet but hopefully I will soon. Later on this summer, they will also take the stage at Seattle’s biggest music festival Bumbershoot!

I hope everyone has been having a fab time at Folk Life (if you went!) I spent a wonderful day with my best friends <3

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08 Mar 2009

The winner of the 8th Annual Sound Off! Competition is…

DYNO JAMZ

Congratulations guys! I am such a fan, I’m actually sorry I haven’t listened to any of their stuff until now and even more disappointed in myself for not attending the finals last night at the EMP. My friend Nick who plays bass in Dyno Jamz is also a part of another band that I adore Man in the Blue Van.

Sound Off! is associated w/ the EMP, 107.7 THE END, The Old Redmond Fire House, Bumbershoot, Folk Life, The Vera Project, and The Stranger and previous winners include: Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, The Lonely H, School Yard Heroes and Idiot Pilot.

Their stuff is really great, I’m quite impressed. Can’t wait to see them at Bumbershoot this year!!

Check them out.

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and their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dynojamz

Source: Youtube, Flickr, Myspace, empsfm.org

Listening to: Dyno Jamz (duh!)