BIO
Hi Crime is a Seattle-based indie-pop group that began as a recording project between songwriters Brielle Rutledge and Mitch Etter. The duo met in summer 2015 and quickly began work on what would become their first release. The Foreign Hours EP was written, recorded, and mixed entirely in the duo's bedrooms over the fall months while Rutledge finished college, commuting back every few weeks to record. The EP earned attention from KEXP, and other NW media outlets, inspiring the duo to expand to a four-piece and begin performing live. The expanded lineup provided a burst of new energy, propelling the band into work for their debut full-length album, The Kids Still Got It, released on June 29, 2018. Since the album release, Hi Crime has been performing new music and growing their audience with regular live shows across the Pacific Northwest, in addition to occasional touring. Three singles have been released since the LP, “Waves” in July 2019, '“World’s Fair” in October 2020, and ‘Rainy Days & Crooked Sheets” in March 2021. The band’s second LP is currently in production and is slated for release in spring 2023.
Brielle Rutledge - Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Mitch Etter - Guitar, Vocals
Cody McCann - Drums
André Zapata - Bass
Music
All of our music can be found on Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music. Below are select live performances and music videos. More of each can be found on our YouTube channel!
Press Quotes
A full page dedicated to press coverage can be found on our site here. Here’s some of our favorite quick quotes though!
“What began as the home recording brainchild of Mitch Etter and Brielle Rutledge has evolved into a full band with lush arrangements and stadium level potential.” - Northwest Music Scene
“Catchy and a favorite at KEXP.” - KEXP
“These folks should no longer be flying under the radar and we honestly hope that today’s pick for our LISTEN AHEAD playlist is a fitting gateway drug for you into the Hi Crime cosmos.” - Nothing But Hope & Passion
“One band that certainly seems to have the knack for crafting infectious earworms is Seattle quartet Hi Crime. With the June release of their debut LP, The Kids Still Got It, Hi Crime have established themselves as formidable entrants in the crowded field of indie pop… their pure craft and ease with a hook provides all the pull needed to keep you listening again and again.” - Weekly Volcano
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