Every year, EMP's Sound Off! competition showcases emerging stars in the all-ages music scene. Previous winners have included The Lonely Forest, Dyme Def, Sol, Kithkin, Brothers from Another, Manatee Commune, Fauna Shade, Schoolyard Heroes, Tomten, and Brite Futures, just to name a few. This Saturday, February 13th, EMP kicks off their 15th annual competition at the EMP Museum with the first round of semi-finals. For the next three Saturdays in February, these talented youths will battle it out towards the finals on Saturday, March 5th.
The first round features Copalis, COSMOS, Jazzy Tee, and Party Shark.
[ Photos by Brady Harvey, courtesy of EMP Museum ]
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Every year, EMP's Sound Off! competition showcases emerging stars in the all-ages music scene. Previous winners have included The Lonely Forest, Dyme Def, Sol, Kithkin, Brothers from Another, Manatee Commune, Fauna Shade, Schoolyard Heroes, Tomten, and Brite Futures, just to name a few. Last week, …
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