Urban Collapse

In early 2007, Urban Collapse was a band without a voice. That is, until lead singer Dane Larsen, a veteran of the Seattle music scene, connected with bassist Dave Mcilraith, guitarist Michael Conway, and drummer William Childs in 2008 to form the hottest band to hit the Emerald City in years, booking sold-out shows at some of Seattle’s most notorious venues and stomping out every listener’s ear drums in the process. Larsen, a classically-trained vocalist with over 10 years of experience, has been a prominent force in the Seattle music scene with bands Something Vital and renowned drummer Kenny James’ (George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars) The Witching Hour. Trained by Susan Carr, the prominent vocal coach who has worked with Minus the Bear, Vendetta Red, Mastodon, Sunny Day Real Estate, Alien Ant Farm, and Alice in Chains, Larsen has become a staple on Friday and Saturday nights at venues like the Shobox (Market and Sodo) and Neumos, as well as touring the West Coast, performing at such legendary venues as Whisky A Go Go. Larsen’s bands have opened for Floater and The Presidents of the United States of America, and his music has been played on both 99.9 KISW and Fun... more...