July 16, 2010
Two New Compilations Offer a Snapshot of What Seattle Sounds Like in 2010

Out this week are two new compilations that highlight the diversity and breadth of Seattle’s music scene. And if you want to get a taste of what’s happening (and about to happen) locally, I recommend you pick up both.
Crybaby Studios’ Compilation features tracks from artists who currently practice and record in the subterranean complex which has been home to countless Seattle bands. Much like the studio space itself, the compilation is chock full of interesting up-and-coming bands that run the gamut of what’s happening at Capitol Hill bars every night of the week. It features tracks from folks like Absolute Monarchs, My Goodness (the only recorded track of the bands we know of), Hallways, Strong Killings and See Me River. You can pick up a copy of the compilation with the $5 cost of admission to tonight’s record release party at Neumo’s where bands featured on the comp will entertain.
While Crybaby’s comp features diverse bands who all happen to share the same practice space, the Seattle’s Best Compilation from Mario Sweet highlights Seattle’s vibrant hip hop community. The free compilation features tracks from two legends of the local hip hop community, Vitamin D. and Jake One; as well as some of the biggest names of what’s happening right now in Seattle: Mash Hall, THEESatisfaction and Grynch. If you’re a local hip hop head, you already know and love these artists and the compilation is a must have mix tape of favorites. On the flip side, the compilation serves as a solid introduction to those curious about what the 206’s burgeoning hip hop scene sounds like.
Whether you’re a local music die hard or you’re looking for an introduction to what’s happening right now in Seattle, both compilations are worthy purchases and well-done snapshots of what unsigned Seattle sounds like in 2010.

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