Bloglander

We are 35 days away from one of the most exciting Volume lineups we’ve ever announced! Of course, we’re biased; the two-day festival (June 3-4) — featuring more than 100 bands at 10 venues — is the Inlander's own event. But this year is about to be bigger than ever before.

• First, Seattle hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces is headlining the whole festival. With this act, you get one half of Digable Planets. Yes, the influential New York jazz/hip-hop band that’s currently on a reunion tour and playing this year’s Sasquatch! shares a member in Ishmael Butler, aka Palaceer Lazaro. Started in 2009, along with multi-instrumentalist Tendai "Baba" Maraire, this experimental rap duo is the first hip-hop group to get signed to Sub Pop Records and they’re absolutely going to kill their closing Saturday set at Volume.

• Second, we’ve added in more music venues, meaning you’ll have to run even more between shows to see the acts you want.
Baby Bar (all-ages until 9 pm)
The Bartlett (all-ages)
Big Dipper (all-ages)
Boots (all-ages)
Mootsy's
nYne
The Observatory
The Pin! (all-ages)
Red Room Lounge
Terrain Stage at the Cracker Co. Building (all-ages)


• Third, the lineup is packed with thrilling touring and local acts. See all below: 


Here’s the full schedule. Better get to planning. The lineup/schedule is subject to change, but we’ll keep you updated.

As far as tickets are concerned, they’re still just $20 for a two-day wristband. Buy those here. Note that all venues are selling weekend passes at the door during Volume. Cost moves up to $30 on Friday (June 3) for the two-day pass and $20 on Saturday (June 4) for one-day only tickets.