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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
One of the first bands I ever started to follow out of my home town was the Audrye Sessions, the band founded by North Bay musician Ryan Karazija, and based in San Francisco. At it’s core, Audrye Sessions was an emo-centric balladeer group, focusing on soft vocals and hushed tones to deliver devastating songs and […]
Bon Iver shits gold - or shits ON gold
Friday, June 10th, 2011Bon Iver’s new album, “Bon Iver,” is streaming on NPR right now before its June 21 release date. The follow-up to 2008’s debut, “For Emma, Forever Ago” is very solid, with wide instrumentation and a beautiful sonic space. Nine songs roll by seamlessly until that last number, which almost ruins the whole thing. It might […]
Radiation City @ The Rumble
Monday, June 6th, 2011The Rumble Portland is back and better than ever with it’s brand new home at East End! Come out and see Portland’s own Radiation City who create atmospheric indie pop and were just signed to Tender Loving Empire!. Did I mention that this show is absolutely free?
Leviticus Appleton debuts “El MNO” at Rontoms This Sunday
Saturday, May 14th, 2011Leviticus Appleton
Interview & Photos by: Heather Goetzinger
I’m here talking with Leviticus Appleton: a singer, songwriter, and poet who will be debuting his new solo project, EL MNO, this Sunday at Rontoms. Currently on local Portland record label, Apes Tapes, Leviticus has many plans in store for Sunday’s show, including zombie dancers, sampled beats, and a […]
The Book Of Hours - Vinyl Pre-order
Friday, April 29th, 2011After many months of anticipation, Northern California’s Not To Reason Why are gearing up for the release of their 3 track EP, The Book Of Hours, available for pre-order beginning May 17th. Released on Side With Us Records, NTRW’s latest features a succinct 3o minutes worth of sound that will engulf you in epic, instrumentally […]
The Return of Nostalgia Fest - 2011
Saturday, April 16th, 2011Yeah, I know. The ’90s were a great time for music in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Great places to play were as plentiful as the bands and fans that were packing them in. And now here we are, almost twenty years later (shudder) and those who were involved in the scene are left reminiscing […]
Hosannas, Hello Electric and Vanaprasta for The Rumble PDX
Monday, April 4th, 2011The free monthly music series The Rumble continues, this time with the popular indie rock turned electro pop outfit Hosannas. Back from tour and celebrating the release of their new EP of reworked old songs, Thug Life Nichole, Brandon and Richard Laws continue to refine their sound as a minimalist, electronic based duo.
Goodriddler… Godriddler? New Album Rocks Either Way
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010This guy with glasses will hit you so hard you’ll be seeing double for a week.
When I applied my download card to get Goodriddler’s new vinyl release into my computer, the songs were labeled as Godriddler. This was appropriate, as the four songs on the EP make one question everything, from time signatures to existential […]
Things We Love - Y La Bamba’s “Juniper”
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Just watched Y La Bamba’s new video for their song “Juniper” and was totally blown away at how subtle and beautiful it is. The visuals really match the tone of the song wonderfully. If you watch this video and want to hear more, they will be playing a live set at Tender Loving Empire tonight […]
Tonight Oniunuat Backspace Sat 9/24/10
Saturday, September 25th, 2010Beer, Movie, Music party! ( local favorites ) Thursday 9/16/01 @ the Mission Theatre
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Movie is ‘Breakin (PG, 1984) @ 11 pm
Music @ 8 p.m., featuring
Hornet Leg
Soft Paws
Orca Team
The Golden Hours
Where : Mission Theatre 1624 N.W. Glisan
Portland, OR 97208
When : Thursday, September 16 ,2010 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. music; 11 p.m. film
Cost : FREE! FREE! FREE!
Mattress with Columboid (NYC ) and friends Monday 9/13/10 @ Valentines
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Who: Mattress ( Portland ) and Columboid ( NYC)
When : Monday, […]
Liz Harris (Grouper ) plays with Ilyas Ahmed Sunday 9-12-10 Valentines
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Might want to get there super early. The show is free.
Where : Valentine’s232 SW Ankeny Portland, OR 97204
When: Sun. 9/12/10
Grouper and Ilysa Ahmed video here.
The Rumble Tonight!
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010The Rumble returns to Portland tonight featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. who were recently named one of the top 50 new bands of 2010 by Stereogum! To top it off, Norman and local Portlanders ONUINU will be rounding out the bill with a special appearance by DJ Liz B. This show is free as always […]
Blood Beach Kick Off Tour
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Tonight is your last chance to catch Blood Beach here in Portland before they hit the road tomorrow for a two week tour down south. Not only will they be providing some sweet lo-fi jams for the evening but the quintet will also be unveiling all of their newly printed (and super rad) merch. Blood […]
Love It
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Wednesday! This show is featuring the two phenomenal Bay Area bands the Slow Moving Lions and The Most Awesome Protagonist. Headlining the night is Harlowe and the Great North Woods who create beautiful and haunting folk rock.
Click here to read our interview with The Most Awesome Protagonist frontman Mikey O’Connor.
Hadley Hill full-length released soon
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Yes, Hadley Hill is (finally) finished recording and mixing its first full-length album. It’s currently being mastered and will be released in the fall. “Fall” is also the tentative title of the album from the Sonoma County indie-rock quarter, which began over two years ago and has evolved its style to a new genre, dubbed […]
What Laura Says Give Away!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010photo by: Jeff Ambrose
We are excited to announce our first give away contest provided by the good folks over at Future Sounds. To celebrate The Rumble event taking place at Holocene tonight, we will be giving away a What Laura Says prize pack which will include a poster, t-shirt, and copy of their phenomenal […]
The Flying Skulls at the Hop Monk July 8th
Sunday, July 4th, 2010I am way out of touch with my people in the Santa Rosa area. I guess that’s why I haven’t heard of “The Best Dance Event in the North Bay” 2 years running (Bohemian). If that alone’s not enough to convince you to check out this event then maybe this year’s ”rag-time hobo theme” will peak your oscillator? San […]
The Rumble Portland Returns July 6th!
Friday, July 2nd, 2010The Rumble is back this month with a very exciting show taking place once again at Holocene for free! This time around The Rumble will be featuring What Laura Says, Swim Swam Swum, and Wax Fingers, backed by the electronic pop beats of Portland’s own DJ Skin So Soft. If you have yet to hear […]
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