Ballard VOX

turned their Paramount theater show into something way bigger than just loud guitars—blending orchestral textures with their signature desert-rock grit. Still heavy, still hypnotic, just reimagined. Not your typical QOTSA set… and that’s exactly what made it hit harder.

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Last week I checked out the Sonic Sounds showcase series that was hosted at Vermillion on Capitol Hill this time around and put on by Ascended Reality.

I was blown away by each of the performances. The full photo album is up on BallardVOX.org (link in bio!) and take a minute to check out the Sonic Sounds link to be sure to attend the next one(tix by donation!)! This is what makes our music scene so special are the people who rally together and lift eachother up and support one another. I can’t express the impact of that part enough. I felt it walking in. It hits differently. 🖤

Alsooooo! Vermillion is a really cool community art space and bar with a variety of events happening and the vibe was very chill and welcoming. Highly recommend seeking it out if you haven’t yet! If you see the 3D glasses on the wall, pause, put them on, look up! 👀🖤

📷: Melissa X DeAun for Ballard VOX

Sonic Sounds @ Vermillion 4.08.2026 Photos by Melissa X DeAun | Ballard VOX - Ballard VOX | Seattle Artist Collective An online music photography publication