Music Formed: In New York City in 1993. Sounds like: Two decades of 4AD records soundtracking an arty French film in which a young couple sits at a coffee table dreaming about horses. For fans of: Early Son ... More
Primer: Blonde Redhead
Music Formed: In New York City in 1993. Sounds like: Two decades of 4AD records soundtracking an arty French film in which a young couple sits at a coffee table dreaming about horses. For fans of: Early Son ... More
CD Review: Luck-One
True Theory Outtakes (Focused Noise)
Music [HIP-HOP] Portland has anointed Luck-One as the Chosen MC, and it has done so with slim evidence. But Luck’s 2009 collaboration with Dekk, Beautiful Music—a synth-laden, danceclub-friendly ... More
Primer: Martha Reeves
Music Born: July 18, 1941Sounds like: The perfect R&B star.For fans of: The Ronettes, the Crystals, and all the recent nu-soul stuff like Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones.Latest release: Home to You (2004), ... More
CD Reviews: Tree People, Your Rival
Music The Tree People It’s My Story(Guerssen) [MINIMAL FOLK] Following up a great album is hard to do. Following it up after a 26-year recording hiatus is just dumb. And yet, the Tree People have p ... More
Mackintosh Braun Saturday, Nov. 13
The local electro-pop band swings for the fences and signs to the majors.
Music [DANCE POP] As a kid, Ben Braun sometimes went to work with his father. Normally, these would be torturous experiences for a boy—but things are a bit different when your dad’s job is touri ... More
Just A Friend
The Diabolical Biz Markie is back—and the kids love him.
Music Biz Markie is everywhere. Not just in Radio Shack commercials, viral videos, VH1 and the hippest kids show on TV, Yo Gabba Gabba! (where he hosts “Biz’s Beat of the Day,” a beatboxin ... More
Riff City
Six local jock jams that should rock the Rose Garden.
Music Life in the offseason can be dreary and depressing. But now that the Blazers are kicking ass to start the NBA season (they were 3-0 at press time), WW’s basketball-obsessed music staff has a sen ... More
Brainstorm Thursday, Nov. 4
Who said experimental pop can’t be played with a tuba?
Music [TWO-MAN GROUP] When Patrick Phillips and Adam Baz started playing as Brainstorm in the spring of 2008, they had one simple mission: to make as much noise as possible using only their eight limbs. It ... More
CD Reviews: Wy’East, Cajun Gems
Music Wy’East Self-Titled EP(Self-Released) [BLUEGRASS] A couple days camping in the sticks—surrounded by banjos, mandolins, weed smoke and nu-hippie family units—can change a person. S ... More
Top Articles from Music
Tezeta Band Saturday, Jan. 29
Five Fingers of Funk members come out of retirement to play Ethiopian funk and soul. Look Who’s Talking
Holcombe Waller finds some dark pleasure in a painful business. Album Review: Barry Brusseau
A Night Goes Through (Gorbie International) AgesandAges Friday, Feb. 11
AgesandAges just made a classic record. Let’s not let it go to its head. Break It Down
The Builders and the Butchers return to their lo-fi roots. The Oldominion Effect
The Northwest’s largest hip-hop crew has to be seen to be believed. Primer: Five Fingers Of Funk
Ghost Riders
No Kind Of Rider moved here two years ago. It’s time you noticed. Rose Bent Friday, Dec. 3
Every rose has its thorn; Rose Bent has three very thorny MCs. Primer: Sunset Valley
Five Fingers of Funk members come out of retirement to play Ethiopian funk and soul. Look Who’s Talking
Holcombe Waller finds some dark pleasure in a painful business. Album Review: Barry Brusseau
A Night Goes Through (Gorbie International) AgesandAges Friday, Feb. 11
AgesandAges just made a classic record. Let’s not let it go to its head. Break It Down
The Builders and the Butchers return to their lo-fi roots. The Oldominion Effect
The Northwest’s largest hip-hop crew has to be seen to be believed. Primer: Five Fingers Of Funk
Ghost Riders
No Kind Of Rider moved here two years ago. It’s time you noticed. Rose Bent Friday, Dec. 3
Every rose has its thorn; Rose Bent has three very thorny MCs. Primer: Sunset Valley
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