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Leeni Enters a Dazzling New Phase with Violet LP

When Seattle-based synth-pop artist Leeni shops for synthesizers, she finds herself looking at them and asking herself, "Are there songs in there?" Sometimes, like magic, the instrument answers. Just a little play with a patch or a twist of the controls and suddenly, the instrument transports you...

Alexa Peters

Seattle's Prom Queen Rally to #FreeBritney with Spears Covers EP Lucky

Thirteen years later, Spears is fighting to regain her autonomy from her conservator father, who limits...

Alexa Peters

PLAYING SEATTLELeeni Ramadan Goes from Craigslist Collaborator to Prom Queen

By Carol Hodge With her teased bouffant, vintage A-line dresses, red lipstick, and coy, lilting voice, musician Celene "Leeni" Ramadan, who releases music as Prom Queen and as Leeni, stands out as one of Seattle's most unique exports. Though she currently lives and works her day job as an editor in...

Alexa Peters

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PLAYING SEATTLE10 Underground Gems of 2018

Seattle rock outfit Thunderpussy during a typically raucous performance. Photo by Victoria Holt, c 2018. As much as 2018 was a good year for Seattle's established music names - shout-out to Brandi Carlile for "By The Way, I Forgive You" and its six (!) Grammy nominations - it's been surprisingly...

Alexa Peters