We’re counting down the days until we pack into downtown Portland, Oregon for the Apes on Tape 100K Party. We’re giddy about all of the bands performing, so we’ll be including preview features on each of the four performing bands this Saturday. First up is Seattle’s Kithkin. If you’ve been following AoT closely over the […]
Review by Liz Crosby The Red Hot Chili Peppers have embarked upon the California leg of their global tour. It was stalled, no thanks to an ankle injury endured by Anthony, which certainly doesn’t seem to be a hindrance now. Little Dragon opened for them at the Oakland Coliseum this past Tuesday. They amped up […]
A few weeks ago when we announced that Apes on Tape had passed the 100,000th visit mark, we mentioned we’d be throwing a celebratory party. Rest assured, that wasn’t hogwash: we’ve got the party all lined up. We’d love to see you out there and shake all the hands of everyone who’s supported and read the […]
By: Tom Roth The cosmopolitan musical style of mini-orchestra, Pink Martini, seems an odd bedfellow to the grunge, hipster, or indie stereotypes typically associated with the Pacific Northwest music scene. Then again, improvisation and nonconformity could well be the key to success for the Portland-based instrumental committee, led by devilish rascal Thomas Lauderdale and his […]
Photos and review of Sunday at Outside Lands 2012 in San Francisco. Check out our Friday and Saturday coverage, Phrases Heard at Outside Lands 2012 and full photo album as well. Franz Ferdinand: Early afternoon opening spots can be a difficult slot to pull off. Franz Ferdinand started slow and nonchalantly, but slowly gained steamed until […]