Spring Arts Preview 2013: New Local Music

A few of our favorite local bands are birthing new albums this season.

By: Brangien Davis  |   March 2013   |  FROM THE PRINT EDITION

Seattle band Hey Marseilles PHOTO CREDIT: Martin Watson

Hey Marseilles
Lines We Trace
Sound: Charming alt-folk chamber pop
Of note: Album release party at Showbox at the Market (3/1)
Online: heymarseilles.com

Boat
Pretend to Be Brave
Sound: Irresistible indie-pop rock
Of note: Album release party at Barboza (3/2)
Online: boat.ohnodisaster.com

Pickwick
Can’t Talk Medicine
Sound: Sway-inducing neo-soul
Of note: A much-anticipated debut by the guys who’ve been selling out shows since 2011
Online: pickwickmusic.com

Mudhoney
Vanishing Point
Sound: Godfathers of grunge
Of note: This ninth studio album marks Mudhoney’s 25th anniversary! Celebrate at the longstanding local rockers’ record release show at Neumos (3/30).
Online: subpop.com/artists/mudhoney