Heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocals have helped Jade Hilton evolve into her distinctive sound. The singer/songwriter fuses earthly folk melodies over alt-pop beats. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign playing Division 1 tennis, she moved back home to Toronto and began releasing music. Now, she’s ready to unveil her debut album, Unrequited, produced by Dominic …
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 …
April 5, 2002 – the day Layne Staley of Alice in Chains died due to heroin addiction. 20 years ago today. (Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain died on April 5 also, eight years earlier. It’s a rough calendar day for Seattle musicians.) AIC, from the Pacific Northwest, got the “grunge” label along with Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl …
On Sunday, I attended a memorial service for a deceased neighbor whose family could not have a proper Jewish service due to COVID gathering restrictions. Ruth would have turned 85 years old yesterday. The outdoor service, situated next to Ruth’s headstone and that of her husband who had died 106 weeks earlier, started with a …
Belfast singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop released the title track of his upcoming album Animal (out April 22) alongside a stunning, surreal video. “Animal” was inspired by the artist’s internal monologue about hangups and oddities in songwriting. Dunlop explains: “A great piece of advice I once received was to ‘write like no-one will ever hear it.’ It tricks my brain into being …
Dashboard Confessional appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #playathome series recently. The band performed “Here’s To Moving On” from their new album, All The Truth That I Can Tell, available now via Hidden Note Records/AWAL. The first all-new Dashboard Confessional LP in four years, All The Truth That I Can Tell is available in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, cassette, …
This is an incredibly fun punk pop tune, as it should be. No one should fear the good health which comes from a plant-based diet. Whalien will perform in Portland at Starday Tavern on April 10th, and at Goodfoot Lounge on April 16th. East Portland Blog has been known to frequent at least two of …
RitaKAS is a 24 year old singer/songwriter born and raised in Lithuania. She studied at the Kaunas Juozas Gruodis conservatory and Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Because of her huge love for both classical and pop music, she creates songs that have elements of both the pop and …
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” …
Kiji Suedo is an independent Japanese electronic musician. He debut EP, Yin, is out on Solar Phenomena (CA) with extremely low BPM and dark sounds. He subverts traditional dub and establishes his one and only style. https://www.facebook.com/Kiji-Suedo-102991155609955 https://music.apple.com/jp/album/yin/1615376651
Jorja Smith (left), Naomi Díaz (center) and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz (right). Afro-Cuban, French twins Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Díaz, also known as Ibeyi, have shared the third single from their forthcoming third-studio-album Spell 31. (May 6th, 2022 via XL Recordings.) Titled “Lavender & Red Roses”, the new single features the Brit-Award winning Jorja Smith and speaks on the powerful realisation that we can …
It takes more than a strong voice, songs, and performing ability to break through the ocean’s swell of talent out there; it also takes a special ‘something’ that, while hard to pinpoint, is undeniably irresistible… With that, there’s no denying powerhouse blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Angelique Francis has ‘it,’ and she’s letting it flow for …
Amitida is an 18 year old singer and songwriting genius from Iran. With her catchy lyrics and top line vocals she will be an inspiring artist in the post-war world. She can’t stop creating excellence in basically all of the important genres– rock, electropop, house, dance, indiepop– but is currently focusing on breaking electropop, house and dance …
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 …
New York, NY (March 24, 2022) – Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist JamesBay returns with a brand-new single entitled “Give Me The Reason” via Republic Records. Listen to “Give Me The Reason” HERE and watch the official music video HERE. On the new single and music video Bay said: “I wanted this song to feel huge …
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 …
Two of Los Angeles’ most gifted and enigmatic emcees, Fatlip (The Pharcyde) and Blu (Blu & Exile), just dropped “Hollywood Celebrity” ft. Bilal, the latest transmission from their hotly anticipated album, Live From the End of the World Vol. 1, (Demos) due 4/29 via Guilty By Association (GBA). Underground hip-hop’s leading lights like Madlib, Del the Funky Homosapien, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na, Exile, Slimkid3, and more show up throughout Live From the End …
March 22, 2022: Following her release of “Silent Night” around the holiday season last year, Alexandra Stréliski is happy to unveil two new offerings as part of the Spotify Singles program. The first song is a Satie rework of “Gnossienne: No.1”, while the second is a reimagined version of “Plus tôt” with string arrangements written …
Today, California-based trio Heavy Gus released a new song “Dinner for Breakfast” alongside a fever-dream music video. With The Lumineers’ Stelth Ulvang and Blind Pilot’s Ryan Dobrowski, the track was engineered and mixed by Parker Cason (Margo Price, All Them Witches, Coin) and mastered by Pete Lyman (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile). The accompanying …
Today, avant-garde electropop artist Laura Jinn shares a new single, “Gasp,” a stupendous indie pop banger with an extraterrestrial flavor. One of Jinn’s early songs, “I’m Beginning to Think” is an all time top five song for East Portland Blog. She has also released an intriguing cover of “Flagpole Sitta,” the 90s hit for Harvey …
NEW YORK, NY (March 29, 2022) – Daddy Yankee may be leaving, but he’s leaving in style—and with a big bang… His highly anticipated farewell album, LEGENDADDY, has generated over 175 million cumulative streams and counting within just three days. It has also taken over Spotify worldwide, ascending to #1 on the Global Album Chart and he has also achieved …
Just last week, international alt-pop maestros Yumi Zouma released their fourth studio album, Present Tense, available now via Polyvinyl Records. Receiving praise from NPR, Stereogum, Consequence, PAPER, and many others, the band is more than ready to return to North America for their headline tour dates. Special guests include NoSo (April 7-15), JORDANN (April 16-17), Mini Trees (April 18-25), Noble …
And yes, the remaining Clash Members have given their blessing to this cover of “London Calling” which was recorded to draw the world’s attention to the struggle of the Ukrainian people and raise money for the Free Ukraine Resistance Movement. (Thanks to Bottom of the Pops) Donate here: http://freeukraine.org.ua/donatesoundrecording – africa.records – https://www.facebook.com/AfricaStudio…video recording and editing – Alexander …
Of the track Peña explains, “I thought it would be appropriate to recall that Lennon sentiment about giving peace a chance in a so-called anti-war song. But in 2022, after 50 years of more war after his initial declaration, I felt the phrase needed an update. Hence the more cynical: All we can say is …
Taking inspiration from 60’s surf, fuzz, punk and reverb-filled guitar tones, 3LH bring a sense of newness to a classic sound. Comprised of Rafa Heredia (Guitar/ Vocals), Johnny Villanueva (Keys/Guitar) Kevin Carranza (Drums) Favian Vega (Bass), 3LH deliver the tones of the likes of guitar virtuosos like Link Wray, The Kinks, mixed with the garage / punk sensibilities …
The Lord’s Prayer (Remix) is a new folk music adaptation of The Lord’s Prayer found in the Bible (i.e., Matthew 6:9-13) and it is a remix of the original song that was released in summer 2021. The song features renowned guitarist Brent Mason, and it is complemented by a lyric music video on YouTube. Ross …
Paul Payne837 dives into mental health issues In his new song “Yahweh” alongside Zambian singer Catherine Ndhlovu. This song has been in the making for a long time, and it couldn’t have arrived at a better moment.“Yahweh” is a moving tribute to people who suffer from mental illness, effortlessly portraying feelings of depression, stress, and suicidal behavior. Paul Payne837 sings about …
Here are three amazing videos from Papa Muteesa. They are both loaded with great acting, awesome cinematography and stories of real drama and redemption. Cheers Papa!
What happens if you mix Nancy Sanchez’s Chicanx sounds and female empowerment with The Rumba Madre’s world rhythms and social parodies? Well, you get “Vivir Sin Ti,” the wittiest rendition of a Beatles’ song to date. “Vivir Sin Ti” was produced by David Vila Diéguez (The Rumba Madre) and Nancy Sánchez and it comes with a parodic video in which a woman puts a man …