Rat Queen debuts fresh evolution on new single “Circle the Drain”
Most groups disband when a key member moves away. But that hasn’t been the case for Seattle’ Rat Queen, the alt rock brainchild of songwriting partners and best friends, Jeff Tapia and Daniel Timothy Desrosiers.
Enumclaw Wants to Be Everywhere
ast year was a banner year for Tacoma-based rock band Enumclaw. After dropping their first single "Fast N All" in early 2021, the band blew up, nabbing features in the Seattle Times, KEXP, Pitchfork, and The Fader before playing any public live shows. In April, they dropped their debut EP Jimbo Demo to rave reviews.
Funny Face House Takes Listeners to Fuzz Heaven with New Album, 'Dog In Hell'
'Dog In Hell' by funny Face is an incredibly catchy and fun pop-punk EP that has huge hooks. This solid effort emphasizes a lo-fi immediacy and puts the music directly in your face with unbridled excitement and enthusiasm.
Overlooked album: Alfredo Ghosts || Alfredo Ghosts
Aliens, ghosts, horror and science fiction are popular themes in music. This month there are excellent releases from The Incomprehensible Static (Transmitting Live From The Future) and Lookit, Martians! (Space Boogie) on these themes, and it was pointed out to me that I overlooked Alfredo Ghosts‘ self-titled debut album when it came out late October.
Tacoma band Enumclaw is building up nationwide buzz before playing first gig
Big things really can start in small spaces. We’re all crowded inside drummer LaDaniel Gipson’s bedroom, which doubles as a practice space for Enumclaw, a band that has drawn nationwide critical acclaim before ever playing a gig.
Enumclaw make a quick getaway in their all-action “Cents” video
Enumclaw's Jimbo Demo EP is the sound of a band embracing the moment and running with it. Forming little over 18 months ago, the Tacoma band makes scrappy indie rock with a big pop heart and even bigger ambitions (their Twitter bio reads "Best Band Since Oasis").