As a bonus this week, you should listen to two new demo releases from new projects from longtime Seattle musicians.
Kalimotxo is the instrumental metal duo of guitarist Carlos Cotallo Solares and drummer Aaron Michael Butler. They blend doom metal, sludge, and hardcore punk, while being equally influenced by their experience with experimental and avant-garde music, noise, and free improvisation.
Subversion Trigger features Dave Abramson (drums), Les Evans (guitar), Zu Leika (bass), Brad Mowen (vocals), and Dave Webb (guitar). Thrash metal with “punishing riffs, ferocious vocals, and all at a breakneck tempo with just enough reserve that you can still feel every note.”
Lukas Dickson / DJ Vinny L / Staple / Lobotomite
Take the ferry to Bremerton for a free show at a record store featuring Lukas Dickson (noise), DJ Vinny L , Staple (sounds), and Lobotomite (noise).
Sunday, December 7, 3:00 PM at Beats N' Cats Records - Event Page
HYPERDRIVE: Multimedia Winter Fundraiser
A multimedia fundraiser collecting clothing and nonperishable food, along with artists and music performances featuring Travel Agent (duo of tondiue and Ruben Filipi Shai), wizard moded (orb music), Nylondaughter, The Isabel Complex, and SYDD B.
Sunday, December 7, 6:00 PM at Woodland Theater - Event Page
Carlos Cotallo Solares + Ryan Carraher + Aaron Michael Butler
A live evening of free guitar improvisation by Carlos Cotallo Solares and Ryan Carraher, each unfolding a distinct approach to the instrument and its electronic extensions. Together, in duo and solo configurations, they engage the guitar’s uncanny versatility within a framework of spontaneous composition. Perussionist Aaron Michael Butler joins to present a new work for vibraphone and electronics by Jeff Herriott.
Thursday, December 11, 8:00 PM at Chapel Performance Space - Event Page
Mt Fog / Von Wildenhaus / Power Strip
Music video and new single release from Mt Fog (art pop folktronica), Von Wildenhaus (guitar noir litewave psychotica), and Power Strip (electronic ambient synth pop).
Thursday, December 11, 7:30 PM at Sunset Tavern - Event Page
6mm Jade / Doll Scheme / Phantom Guard Dog / Tripe
“Baby Jesus Demon Party”, a noisy, puppet filled punk rock holiday show set in hell, featuring performances with 6mm Jade, Doll Scheme (alt-rock), Phantom Guard Dog (party noise), and Tripe (egg punk).
Thursday, December 11, 7:00 PM at Darrell’s Tavern - Event Page
Noumena
A dayfest to bring abstract art forms forward, interrogating the real, presented by Marginal Frequency and unpoetry. Throughout the day attendees can listen to experimental composers, textual abstraction, noise music, fringe songwriters, nonrepresentative poetry, and a panel discussion that will involve the room.
Featured performers will include: CZ, blues.weave, Sullivan Forderhase, Tom Scully, Silas Morrow, Rhea Melina, Till the Teeth, Lori Goldston, Ulfire & Jale, Safe Westfall, Translucent Envelope, Nadine Maestas, Casey Adams + A.F. Jones, Emma McVeigh, Eric M Acosta, Jordan Eller, Sophie Chin, Shankar Narayan, and Lukas Dickson.
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 PM at Otherwise Society (Poulsbo) - Event Page
Thee Effluvium / Thatching / S. Maiden / Bowhead / Jak Mckool
Noise show with Thee Effluvium (experimental noise), Thatching (noise), S. Maiden, Bowhead (experimental drone), and Jakk McKool
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 PM at The Monkey Pub - Event Page