With as many press releases and new music inquiries that flood the net, it isn’t too often that a new artist really blows you away just as their publicist claims they will. Anika is inspirational for people working on an MFA degree in music. Yet one of this year’s greatest surprises that bucked that trend was Stones Throw […]
The last time Band of Horses guitarist Tyler Ramsey saw a harvest moon, he got in his car and drove out into the country near his Asheville, NC home to get a good view. This time, he was on-stage in Portland’s Pioneer Square as the headline act closing out five days of music at MusicFestNW. […]
Austin, TX’s White Denim have been making music since 2005, yet they’re finally receiving some well deserved attention with the release of of their most recent LP D (Downtown Records) at the end of May. Previous to D, White Denim was often known for DIY self-recording, myriad musical influences and unique song structures. However, with the […]
London’s Yuck has been setting the blogosphere afire over the past few months after the release of their self-titled debut record arrived in February. The band’s use of throwback guitar work stirs up indie nostalgia from such 90’s giants as Built to Spill and Superchunk. Yet pigeonholing them would be an injustice, as their varying […]
We first heard the beautiful instrumental soundscapes of Talkdemonic when they opened for Menomena at Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge on May 3rd.The Portland-based duo of Kevin O’Connor and Lisa Molinaro weave together electronic rhythms and textures with warm string accompaniments. Molinaro’s viola and synth contributions well complement an arsenal of instruments that O’Connor wields to create a unique style […]