"We Heart this Comp" release show - Sunset Tavern
Burning Building Recordsoffered a night of great music at The Sunset on Thursday showcasing artists from their latest compilation "We Heart this Comp Volume One". The comp features a nice mix of alt/indie and post hardcore bands from the Pacific Northwest. Yarn Owl from Pullman, WA were on stage when we arrived. The place was packed with excited fans and Yarn Owl was delivering with a buoyant set of country pop goodness. The sets were short due to several acts on the bill so each band kept it short and sweet. Our good friend Daniel G. Harmann was up next along with the Trouble Starts. The band launched into “Family Rifles” and didn't let up during their too short set of just three songs. I guess they just left us all wanting more! The set ended with the epic “Estrella” with rising guitars reaching a barely contained frenzy. Exohxo hit the stage next with two guitars, two violins, keys, bass, drums and a xylophone barely fitting on the Sunset's stage. A massive wall of sound engulfed the place and I had a hard time recognizing sounds coming out of this highly energetic band. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the band's keyboard and xylophone players hammer out what appeared to be amazing parts but they seemed lost in the cacophony of instruments and voices. I was also quite enamored with how much Exohxo's lead singer reminded me of Leonard from the Big Bang Theory. You May Die In the Desert followed and basically unleashed a pummeling of intricate post hardcore instrumentals that just never let up. They were both brutal and melodic which made for a unique experience. Post Harbor finished off the night with a set of powerful indie rock wrapping up an impressive night of great local and regional artists. Thanks for the comp BBR!