Isaac and the Awkward Situations

  
   
Saffron seems to be continuing the north west grunge tradition. They rock very hard. Alex, graham and Matt.

   
   
Era Coda lost a member but delivered new songs with vocals and an enigmatic quirky style.

 
Violet Underground is from Astoria. They play driving instrumental rock that reminded me of Transam, but occasionally had some country and surf sounds.