Best current local rock bands in Seattle?

[u/Many_Dragonfly2378]

What are some recommendations for good bands I can listen to or go see live around Seattle? Preferably rock / shoe-gaze adjacent. Thanks!

[u/Busy-Basis-607]

Coral Grief! They are playing this month at the Crocodile!

[u/Jawwwwwsh]

Black Ends is the objective answer - they are locally loved and ready to break out but you can still see them at a small local spot

Also check out Zookraught, Spiral XP, Sun Spots, Fell Off, Supercrush, Prim. All established local rock bands with a strong following

[u/BrizerorBrian]

https://deadbars.bandcamp.com/

The early stuff is more punk, but they've softened up alot. They play very frequently at small to mid-sized venues.

Full disclosure: Yes they are my friends and yes I've known Jon since before he formed the band.

[u/Competitive-Cut-2149]

Museum of Light

[u/Djbearjew → u/Competitive-Cut-2149]

They are so good live

[u/z_wolfe]

Black Ends

[u/spanishwisconsin]

Black Tones, Black Ends, Thunderpussy, Monsterwatch and Biblioteka

[u/Funsizep0tato]

Does Dark Chisme count as Seattle?

[u/innate_emperor]

I saw a band at a house show in Ballard a few months back that leaned heavy into the shoegaze wall of sound thing, but I can't remember their name to save my life. There's a decent scene around the university district if you're willing to dig through flyers at the smaller venues.

[u/Illustrious_Wolf1008]

Henry Mansfield is killing it right now. Leaning on the electro rock/pop side. Steel Beans is fantastic. There's plenty out there

[u/greatmagneticfield → u/Illustrious_Wolf1008]

Saw Steel Beans open for Tool in Tacoma. It was kind of weird, per usual for Tool, but the dude killed it.

[u/donbane]

Witch Ripper

[u/Best-Choice7345]

Monsterwatch

[u/clashvalian]

Flesh Produce, Accendino, Whiddershins, Wall of Ears

[u/funsizekaty]

Thunderpussy

[u/smegma_sammich]

Kullbuzz. Big Time. Molotov Juicebox.

[u/Holiday-Regret9414]

Stoneyard, Spiral XP, Black Ends

[u/ObligatorySatan]

The Vera Project at Seattle Center has all the local shoegaze / emo

[u/crunchwrapsupr3mez]

chopping block

[u/IllEchidna8313]

The drowns are a great punk rock band