The other day I listened to WNUR, which is the student-run radio station at Northwestern University though students do not host all shows. For example, Chuck Mertz @thisishellradio has conducted long-form interviews on an array of subjects for over 20 years and Erick Ricks has exposed me to jazz and contemporary classical music just as long. …
[This song is beautiful, strong, exemplary, intense, air-clearing and coalition-building. Please listen. In small doses it can cure you of a two pack habit. At full strength it will inspire children to build their own university and animals exposed to it will never go extinct. It is also quite catchy and good music with which …
Altın Gün is an Amsterdam-based Turkish psych band that was signed to ATO Records after King Gizzard championed them. Success has continued to follow them, including wide-reaching praise for their third album Yol, and sold-out shows around the world. Now, they are embarking on their own headline US run, which includes sold-out dates and a …
Portland, Oregon, has some of the most beautiful landscapes and recreational spots in the entire country. One of the most engaging ways to experience its beauty is by going on a relaxing train ride around the area. Oregon has a robust rail system that connects its major cities, so there are plenty of sights to see. Train …
Here is the long-awaited and, frankly, quite great, official video for “red room.” a song by Southeast Portland band, Marble. Lonely echoing guitars, femme vocals both lovely and frustrated, and images of modern day service industry disconnection and disaffection present a sad and pained beauty in this audio meditation on depression and hope. “red room” …
Simply titled, “Don’t Stop Believin’ (Marching Band) – SNL” this recent satire featuring Bowen Yang, Zoe Kravitz, Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd and Heidi Gardner is the undeniable greatest SOAT (skit of all time). Mr. Yang’s illuminating commentary gives furtive dramatic life to the manic hopes, troglodyte fears and impermissible ambitions of partially informed music bloggers …
Image via Pexels While many factors are at play when it comes to buying a home in Portland, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. As long as you learn about the process and take the necessary steps to prepare, then you can put yourself on the path to homeownership. East Portland Blog shares …
Are you a nature enthusiast dreaming of becoming a digital nomad and taking your business on the road? Are you tired of office life and looking for ways to work in the great outdoors? Courtesy of East Portland Blog, here are some things to think about before zipping up your backpack. Become a Full-Time Remote …
Back with their first new music since the 2020 release of Something You Needed, indie frontrunners flipturn today release “Playground.” As a first taste of the band’s upcoming debut album, “Playground” ushers in an era of sonic maturity that can only come from spending years on the road captivating audiences with an absolutely hypnotic live show. With a well-deserved global …
Multi-platinum Los Angeles alt-rock trio Wallows are about to kick off the US leg of their world tour. The band will be coming to Portland on April 3rd for a SOLD OUT show at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Wallows are gearing up for a busy year, including an upcoming performance at Coachella and their highly anticipated sophomore …
March 8, 2022 (Portland, OR): We’re happy to announce that Pickathon is officially returning in 2022! We’ll be back at our beloved Pendarvis Farm from August 4 to August 7 this year. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday March 9 at 9am Pacific. The 2022 lineup announcement will come later in the month. http://www.pickathon.com A New Pickathon for a New World! That’s …
Photo by Monica Reyes Synth-pop artist Geographer is headed to Doug Fir Lounge on March 11th! Part social scientist, part troubadour, if Geographer is an expert at anything, it’s precisely chronicling life’s imperfections. He has headlined many national tours, played Outside Lands, Firefly, and other festivals, released two critically acclaimed albums, and performed with such musical luminaries as K.Flay, The Flaming Lips, …
SHOW DETAILSFri, MAR 11, 2022Rachel Baiman w/ Vivian Leva & Riley CalcagnoPortland, ORAlberta Rose Theatre$18 Advance$22 At the DoorDoors Open: 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PMhttps://event.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?erformance_id=3455530&method=restoreToken Acclaimed roots duo Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno are coming to Portland to play Alberta Rose Theatre on March 11. Vivian just graduated from Lewis & Clark last year and Riley’s Seattle born and raised, so …
All photos by Simo Haier On the 13th show of his Best Tour Ever tour, Portland, Oregon native Aminé delivers an electrifying show that left Atlanta’s historic Tabernacle in shambles. If you didn’t already know, the Tabernacle concert hall is an Atlanta staple, landmark, and go-to event venue for some of the best concerts and comedy shows in history. With that being said, …
The above photo has been floating around Facebook the last few days, to much chortling hilarity. Anyone familiar with the northwest side of Chicago will recognize not just the public Catholicism of this picture, but also the style of boxy, brick-only, housing built in the far north end of Chi-town where tradition holds that homeowners …
Rose City recording artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist KULT KRIMES (aka London Van Rooy) has unveiled his captivating new single, “Stove Top Stuffing”. The track is taken from his recently released debut album, GOOD GRIEF, and arrives alongside equally impressive visuals. With its unique and experimental sound, “Stove Top Stuffing” stands out on first listen and …
Photo by Tristan Paiige Portland act MAITA will release their new album I Just Want To Be Wild For You Friday February 18 on Kill Rock Stars, available across all platforms here. The record has received acclaim spanning NPR, Under The Radar, KEXP, FLOOD, BUST, Portland Mercury and more! Pairing vulnerable lyricism with layers of distorted guitars and drums, the final preview track “Where Do You Go?” is released today alongside …
Candy is Dandy, but liquor is quicker. -Ogden Nash I remember when I saw this quote as a kid (far too young to know what sex was – but I knew what candy was), and it stuck with me. The line is from the 1931 poem by Ogden Nash, ‘Reflections on the Ice Breaking’ – and …
It’s even better than I remember it. POTA: https://youtu.be/Jfku0iyUre4 Here’s an old tribute to the film, written on the occasion of her 30th birthday in 1998. The movie is 54 now– in this plague year of 2022– and counting. Planet of the ApesHits 30:And She’s None the Worse for Wear “I left both earth and …
On January 20th, the Oregon Arts Commission announced a total of $1,265,166 of aid distributed between 154 art-focused Oregon organizations through the Operating Support Program. This program focused on large arts organizations with budgets of $150,000 or more. Jenny Green, the chair of the Arts Commission, mentioned that this year’s aid is especially helpful in light of …
Spooky Boys are an indie rock/surf band from beautiful Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2021 by Singer/Songwriter Calvin Berkenbile and Songwriter/Guitarist Danny Nelson. The band also features drummer Skyler Weaver and released their first self-titled EP on November 30th 2021. https://www.instagram.com/spookyboyssuck/
All Classical Portland is the recent winner of the 2021 Local That Works public media contest. The station’s new Recording Inclusivity Initiative, which won the competition, aims to highlight the importance of diversity and eliminate barriers for musicians and composers who’ve been marginalized in the past. Over 100 US entries were submitted to the contest (sponsored by public media …
Hey Carrie Anne… What’s your game now, can anybody play? Topic of the evening: what up wit Carrie Anne Moss (CAM), the actress in The Matrix series??? Now, I’ve never been a Matrix fan – they’re just so overwrought (in fact, I pretty much swore off since the 1st one)- but I just stumbled on …
I heard a blurb on the NPR this morning that the classic Charlton Heston sci-fi movie Soylent Green was set in 2022. Surely Rimkus must have something to say about that? Well he DOES! People eating just isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s hard to get a uniform fat content (or ANY lean …
What a coinkydink! On the day that I heard that 2 Oregon counties filed petitions to secede from the state – so they could join with Idaho instead….cuz, who wouldn’t? – I also stumbled upon this episode of Green Acres, where HOOTERVIILLE DOES THE SAME!! It SECEDES from the State! Because of the Guv’ners’ mean …
These beautiful images of (probably transitory) street art come from a Facebook group called, “Hidden Portland for the Curious.” They were placed by Jo Anne Plumeria who viewed them 12/26/2021 and says they can be seen “along the Springwater Corridor entering near the Oregon Train Museum.”
Photo by Zachary Kyra-Derksen on Unsplash Portland is ranked among the top ten Best Places to Live in the US. “Keep Portland Weird,” the city’s unofficial tagline, is a testament to its easy going and friendly culture. One of the things that makes Portland the tenth best place to live in is the abundance of recreational spots that …
Seniors throughout Portland and the state of Oregon are in more need of community assistance and care than ever before. The American In-Care Association has made it clear that community is essential in alleviating loneliness in the elder members of society. Now that the festive season is approaching, initiatives throughout Portland are aiming to provide …
I’ve been seeing the TV ad (above) with Matt Damon hawking Crypto currencies recently; the angle of the ad is that participating in cryptocurrency speculation is the (almost literal, per the ad) equivalent of the greatest adventures of discovery the world has ever known. Huzzah! So what does Average Joe Investor make of this? Is …
Voodoo Doughnut, Portland’s famous purveyor of zany confections, was offering a green and gold sprinkle doughnut in honor of the Timbers hosting the MLS Cup Saturday. I should talk about the final, in which the Timbers fell to New York City FC in a penalty shootout … but doughnuts just seem more interesting. Sour grapes …