Dude York
The local rock trio Dude Yorklead singer/guitarist Peter Richards, drummer Andrew Hall, bassist Alex Cassidyoperates on the louder is better principal. On the bands explosive self-released first album, Gangs of Dude York (which is currently available for free download via Bandcamp), Richards sings in an excitable, throaty howl that uncannily resembles Wolf Parades Dan Boeckner. Dude Yorks songs have simple enough pop melodies, but the guitars ramble and squeal at will, with the drums hastening to keep up; the songs rush forward at an occasionally demonic speed. Live, that raucous sound is replicated to an even noisier, more swaggering extent. To those who think Seattles indie music scene is in desperate need of a good shaking up (yes, please), Dude Yorks dramatic and manic sound is an entirely welcome one. With Sons of Neptune, Below Blackstar. ERIN K. THOMPSON
Tue., June 14, 9 p.m., 2011
