MoPOP’s battle of the bands continues — without an audience Like most of Seattle’s live music scene, this year’s 20th edition of ‘Sound Off!’ looks radically different. by "Launching a music career during this time feels scary, because there is no blueprint on how to do this," singer-songwriter Lexi Lalauni says. She's one of the eight artists selected for MoPOP's Sound Off! 2021 program. (Nate Watters/MoPOP) There are only a few minutes left before Kiddus Fecto has to hit the stage and give his all in a performance that could be an epic boost for his music career. But the 21-year old rapper/singer shows no sign of the jitters. “I’m ready,” he says, thumping his fist into his palm. “Poised.” The lights dim and a deep treble thunders through the speakers. Showtime.