“Photo courtesy of The Purrs There’s a collision of magnitude — big sounds, in hollowed spaces…”

“Multi-volume music releases can make for a heady affair, bringing to mind notions of prog-rock expansiveness…”

“Photo courtesy of Antonioni Antonioni, a four-piece rock group, was founded in 2016 when lead singer…”

“Smoker Dad on stage at the Sunset Tavern.”

“SWYM drummer Ryan Brum raises his sticks mid-set.”

“Karoshi performing at the Funhouse.”

“Minus the Bear on stage at the Showbox at the first of its last three Seattle shows.”

“Oceanwires on stage at Barboza.”

“Photo courtesy of Peyote Ugly Peyote Ugly — made up of guitarist and vocalist Elliot Preston,…”

“Dead Spells frontwoman Natalia Czajkiewicz.”

“High Pulp headlined Nectar Lounge on Halloween.”

“Photo courtesy of Strangely Alright Feeling stressed about politics?”

“Max Pain throwing his long hair on stage at the Funhouse.”

“Mister Master’s Ian Lowery (left) and Brandt Parke show each other some on stage love.”

“Photo courtesy of Moon Darling The Holydrug Couple, the original headlining act at The Sunset Tavern…”

“- Sean Collopy (left) and Glenn Haider (right), guitarists for the Seattle-based four-piece Racoma.”

“- Mary Robins, bassist and lead vocalist for Biblioteka.”

“Photo courtesy of Of the Heavy Sun After Dark, Of the Heavy Sun’s sophomore release, is…”