100 Bands in 100 Days Presented by Verity Credit Union — Day 33: Naked Giants

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Artwork by Seattle-area painter E.R. Saba

Music fans of the Pacific Northwest, get ready for our fifth annual year-end daily local music showcase, 100 Bands in 100 Days, where every day until December 31st, we’re showcasing a new band or artist you have to know about, once again presented by Verity Credit Union.

Make sure you are checking the #100Bands100Days hashtag on Twitter on a daily basis to stay on top of all the bands featured and be sure to follow Verity and NW_Music_Scene there. Some days the featured act could be an established and locally-adored northwest-based musician and other times they could be a band with a small following that just hasn’t had their deserved time in the spotlight yet. Either way, we’re fairly confident you can come away from this daily segment with plenty of new favorites. Today’s featured artist is Naked Giants.


About the band: 

Earlier this year we reviewed the debut album from a young northwest band with a retro sound that has been making a huge splash. Here’s some of what we had to say in the review:

Perhaps you’ve heard of Naked Giants from way back in 2015, when they claimed the 2nd place title in MoPop’s annual battle of the bands competition. Or, perhaps you’ve heard of the Seattle trio from their more recent endeavors, which include a staggering amount of local shows, and more notably, touring with critically acclaimed indie rockers Car Seat Headrest. Familiar or unfamiliar, there’s a good chance that you have no idea what to make of their debut album title, which is simply the word SLUFF.

So, what is SLUFF? In interviews, the band has stated its meaning to be “everything and nothing.” Even if you find the album to be about nothing, there’s no denying that it’s a ridiculously fun listen through and through. On each of the record’s 12 songs, Naked Giants possess boundless energy, and more technical skill than many rockers twice their age.

Naked Giants could and have been categorized as psychedelic garage rock – their punching guitar riffs, bold basslines, and unceasing drumming may certainly make it seem so – but it would be unwise to attempt to shove the trio into any sort of box. With a vintage flair and a subtle hint of blues within many vocal and instrumental sections, it’s clear that Naked Giants are taking more and more musical risks as their career progresses. No song on the record embodies this better than the six minute track “TV.” Filled to the brim with innovative tempo changes, face-melting guitar solos, and singer Grant Mullen’s yelping vocals, “TV” is truly a sonic adventure.

The band has been on our radar screens for a while now but if you haven’t heard of these guys yet, there’s no time like the present to get on board. Check out their latest release HERE.



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Submissions for 100 Bands in 100 Days are still open to any Pacific Northwest band interested in submitting. If you would like to submit for a chance to be featured in this segment, consult this link for more information on how you can do so.


A huge shoutout to Verity Credit Union for doing so much for the music community and for being such a great partner. 

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