Folk rock duo the Deep Wake from Bainbridge Island are the first of four bands to move on to the Sound Off! 2012 finals. They now have a shot at winning a heap of awesome prizes including new gear, studio time, an a performance at Bumbershoot 2012.

Seattle's own Sam Lachow came in second place, which means they still have a chance at making the finals by way of wild card vote—the EMP's Youth Advisory Board will choose one second place band to move forward to the finals later this month.

Sound Off's second round of semi-finals are this Saturday with Brothers From Another, Honora, Nude, and Ulrich. Buy your tickets here.