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  • September 10, 2025 (Wed)

Seattle-Based Trio Tres Leches Named Artist of the Week for 'Dark Basement' Sound

Sayart / Published August 9, 2025 01:43 PM
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Seattle Refined has announced Tres Leches as their Artist of the Week, highlighting the local trio known for their unique 'Dark Basement' genre and improvisation-focused performances. The band, comprised of Ulises Mariscal, Zander Yates, and Alaia D'Alessandro, has carved out a distinctive niche in Seattle's vibrant music scene with their experimental approach to sound and performance.

Tres Leches describes their musical style as 'Dark Basement,' a genre classification that reflects their atmospheric and underground aesthetic. The trio has built their reputation on a foundation of improvisation, allowing each performance to become a unique experience for audiences. This spontaneous approach to music-making has helped distinguish them from other acts in the Pacific Northwest music landscape.

The band will showcase their talents at the upcoming R-Day event in Georgetown, scheduled for September 6th. This performance represents a significant opportunity for Tres Leches to reach new audiences and demonstrate their improvisational skills to a broader Seattle music community. R-Day has become an important platform for emerging and established artists in the region.

Seattle Refined, which operates as both a lifestyle website and television show airing weekdays at 3 p.m. on KOMO, regularly features local artists as part of their commitment to celebrating Seattle culture and the broader Pacific Northwest region. The Artist of the Week feature serves as a spotlight for musicians who represent the innovative and diverse creative spirit that defines the area's artistic community.

Seattle Refined has announced Tres Leches as their Artist of the Week, highlighting the local trio known for their unique 'Dark Basement' genre and improvisation-focused performances. The band, comprised of Ulises Mariscal, Zander Yates, and Alaia D'Alessandro, has carved out a distinctive niche in Seattle's vibrant music scene with their experimental approach to sound and performance.

Tres Leches describes their musical style as 'Dark Basement,' a genre classification that reflects their atmospheric and underground aesthetic. The trio has built their reputation on a foundation of improvisation, allowing each performance to become a unique experience for audiences. This spontaneous approach to music-making has helped distinguish them from other acts in the Pacific Northwest music landscape.

The band will showcase their talents at the upcoming R-Day event in Georgetown, scheduled for September 6th. This performance represents a significant opportunity for Tres Leches to reach new audiences and demonstrate their improvisational skills to a broader Seattle music community. R-Day has become an important platform for emerging and established artists in the region.

Seattle Refined, which operates as both a lifestyle website and television show airing weekdays at 3 p.m. on KOMO, regularly features local artists as part of their commitment to celebrating Seattle culture and the broader Pacific Northwest region. The Artist of the Week feature serves as a spotlight for musicians who represent the innovative and diverse creative spirit that defines the area's artistic community.

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