Babes Around Town
From punk to drag and everything inbetween, this weekend is popping off with something for everyone! So get out there and supoort your faves, then head to a show where you don't know anyone on the bill, you're bound to find something you like!
Thursday
At Chop Suey
Delta Sleep with Floral and Don Forgetti
At Vera Project
Jarren Benton with Aaron Cohen
At Sonic Boom Records
Sloucher Record Release In Store
At Fred Wildlife Refuge
Recklessy, Headlessly: A Robyn Party
In celebration in our beloved Robyn after years of silence, finally giving us Honey. In my opinion this is an instant Robyn classic, mixing the dance floor with heartbreak and honestly what more do we really need? So naturally our favorite drag performer/MC Michete co-produced (what will prove to be an amazing show of Seattle drag talent) with Arson Nicki. Presented by BeautyBoiz and Castor Pollux featuring DJs Thumper (PDX) and Reece’s Pieces (SEA) this is a multifaceted show you are not going to want to miss. The performers start at 10 PM sharp and I've been stressed this is something you'll want to be on time for! --ANNA
At The Central Saloon
The Berries - "Start All Over Again" Record Release w/ Great Spiders & Hoop
At Kremwork
Shook: Plastician [Rinse FM / Terrorhythm]
At Nectar Lounge
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR-Feat Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest)​
At Black Lodge
DoNormaal // Clit Kat // Remember Face // Red Lektroid
At LoFi
Amethyst de Wolfe, Daycones, Liz Corinne Costello (Dummy)
Friday
In Ballard
I'm currently on tour with Strawberry Mountain and I'm VERY excited for our 5 date run opening for The Helio Sequence but I soooo wish it didn't align with this year's Freakout Fest! Every year the fest does such a great job of tapping really exciting local and national acts and this year's no different! My personal highlights on this year's lineup are: Deap Vally, Stas THEE Boss, Acid Tongue, OCnotes, PSA, Night Beats, JusMoni, The Shivas, Kung Foo Grip, Lisa Prank, Falon Sierra, Tres Leches, Smokey Brights and ugh I could keep going!! --JASMINE
At Blue Moon Tavern
The Littlest Viking, Model Snake, Plum, Proofs
At The Auditorium @ UHeights
Florist, Pickle Boy, Chanel Beads
At Kame Hou$e 206
Michete / Nic Masangkay / Reverend Dollars
This is what house show dreams are made of! We've got the incredible and ever so witty Michete on the mic. Nic Masangkay will blow you away once you hear the vocals that come out of Nic! Plus Reverend Dollars on the decks? If you want something eclectic yet cohesive meddling of genres and something Insatgram worthy. Head to. this gig. --SASHA
At Redmond Old Fire House
Not Alone, Snaccs, Waking Things, Lights Out
Saturday
At KEXP
Mastering the Hustle Workshop 12: Songwriting
At Gold Bar
High Voltage feat. KWEEN KAY$H + Cousin Chris
At Carco Theatre
A Hero's Journey: MLB's Hip-Opera & EP Release
Marshall Law Band are literally taking to the stage as the debut "A Hero's Journey: The Hip-Opera" and accompanying LP "Nostos: A Hero's Journey." With two live showings, one on Friday the other Saturday, the project is inspired by classic Greek literature, meant to capture the rugged hero emerging from the peaks and valleys of the journey. Having received a grant from the City of Seattle Arts and featuring other local artists like Scarlet Parke, Valerie and Veronica of La Fonda, Chris King and more, the show has multiple ways to be viewed including a livestream and free tickets for at-risk youth and organizations that contribute to serving them. --KATE
At Chop Suey
At The Scum Dungeon
Coach Phillips, R. Turner, Street Hockey Champ playing quietly
At The Tacoma Dome
At The Showbox
At The Crocodile Back Bar
Stella Crest and Ketamine Cat​
At The Paramount
The Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring Kurtis Blow
At Kremwork
At Rose Garden
Whitney Ballen â—˜ Flying Fish Cove â—˜ Dayglo â—˜ Rose Garden
At Highline Bar
Fabulous Downey Brothers, Modal Zork, Bad Luck, Forrest Friends
At Real Art Tacoma
RAT Presents Tacocat, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Cat Puke, Baja Boy
Sunday
At Timbre Room
Shook x Customs: DJ Lag [South Africa]
At The Crocodile
I saw twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears perform as The Garden at this year's Sasquatch and I fell in love with the stage presence and energy they bring to their shows. They alternated instruments, jumped off their equiptment, and did plenty of pacing around the stage while chant-yelling their lyrics. If you're looking for a rowdy, in-your-face kind of show that will leave your body sweaty and your voice hoarse, then The Garden is the your answer! --HALEY
At The Shakedown
Tacocat, Black Belt Eagle Scout, The Wednesdays at The Shakedown
At The Vera Project
Best New Music
Girlpool announced a new album this week titled What Chaos Is Imaginary and I couldn't be more stoked for it. On the album's lead single "Hire," Cleo Tucker's newly-deep vocals are on display (they're going through a gender transition) and it's an incredibly beautiful and massive change from the duo's work on Before the World Was Big. The album is out February 1 via Anti- --JASMINE
Long time friends and recent collaborators Jaden Smith and Harry Hudson dropped the track 'Just Slide' just in time for cuffing season. The song tackles what it means to take chance on things even if you know that outcome may not be what you want. Whether it's friends or lovers, people need to take chances and say what they mean. Plus the edgy track feels perfect with Jaden's flow attached to it. --SASHA
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