Musicwerks Seattle presents a special evening of Goth and post punk influenced music tonight at El Corazon in Seattle. The lineup is headlined by the 80s Goth / New Wave pioneers Gene Loves Jezebel and includes Seattle favorites and epiTUNES Seattle Local Artist of the Day Romance, as well as Kirk Brandon and The Liars Club.
Romance is definitely a band to keep an eye. Michael Ribagain's bass lines are the driving force on songs such as "Paris is Burning" and "Guiltless." While Drew Jackson's baritone vocals, a cross between Peter Murphy and Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman, add a dramatic flair that truly makes Romance's songs standout in today's modern rock scene.
The band continues to build on their loyal following in the Northwest and appear set to make a major impact on the national scene. Their post punk sound could easily fit into an early 80s playlist alongside bands such as Killing Joke, Gang of Four, and even Bauhaus but also fits nicely alongside current New Wave revivalist bands such as The Killers, The Bravery, and The Faint. Definitely worth checking out.
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