I’m baaaaaaack! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed meeting Leslie yesterday! She’s the bestttt. Check out her Local’s List to get to know her more and to see her South Seattle recs!

Before we dive into the rest of today's newsletter, here's one you won't want to miss...

Houndmouth just announced a stop at The Moore Theatre on 11/14, and we're giving away a pair of tickets. There's about a 100% chance they're already on one of your indie rock daylists. Enter to win!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears are bringing the riffs, the grooves, and the party back to The Tractor Tavern on 8/29. Enter to win a pair of tickets!*

• You know her from Friday, but Rebecca Black has spent the last few years making legitimately great hyperpop. See what you've been missing at The Showbox on 10/30!

• Few bands have shaped modern metalcore like Killswitch Engage. See the heavy music veterans bring the riffs to Neptune Theatre on 9/29.

• Two jazz giants celebrating another. Bass legend Stanley Clarke and piano virtuoso Hiromi pay tribute to Chick Corea at The 5th Avenue Theatre on 3/11 with a night honoring one of modern jazz's greatest innovators.

• Two weeks left of July! Check out all the shows announced this month here!

OUTSIDE LANDS IN SEATTLE

Let’s just admit it… Outside Lands never fumbles the lineup, and this year's lineup is top tier IMO. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make my way down the coast. If you’re like me, check out our list of OSL artists coming to Seattle soon!

IN THE FUTURE

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• Heads up, it’s wildfire season (insane that that’s a thing nowadays). See updates on the fires in Canada, the heat advisory, and keep an eye on the air quality around us.

• Pikmin are hiding in all buildings of the Seattle Aquarium! Try to find all on your next visit!

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