What’s Going On: 04/18 – 04/25

1. Jeff Mangum
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $35
When: Thursday, April 19th – 8:30pm
Why: Catch Neutral Milk Hotel’s elusive frontman in his second intimate evening before he heads down to play at Coachella this weekend. Joining the night’s festivities are friends Andrew, Scott, and Laura (members of Elf Power & The Gerbils). A portion of ticket proceeds and $1 from every box set will be donated to benefit Children of the Blue Sky and others in need.

2. Record Store Day!
Where: Your local record store
How Much: As much as you’re willing to spend
When: Saturday, April 21st
Why: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Hardly needing an explanation, RSD celebrates its 5th year kicking out the limited releases and special goodies from new, old, and local artists. Neighborhood record shops all around town will be open earlier than normal for listening parties, live performances, and all kinds of surprises. Check out a list of participators here!

3. Frankie Rose w/ Dive, Orca Team & Ghost Mom
Where: East End
How Much: $10
When: Monday, April 23th – 9pm
Why: Founding member of the Vivian Girls, drummer, and sometimes vocalist for Crystal Stilts is currently on the road in support of her latest solo album, Interstellar. Filled with multi-tracked vocals and breezy melodies, its sugary-sweet synth-pop that you’ll have no problem shaking your hips to.

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What’s Going On: 9/28 – 10/5

1.  Family of the Year / Grouplove
Where: Peter’s Room
How Much: $10
When: Wednesday, September 28 – 8pm
Why: The songs on St. Croix were recorded during Family of the Year’s sessions with accomplished producer Wally Gagel (Eels, Norah Jones, Old 97s) and serve as a precursor to their full-length tinyOGRE Entertainment debut coming out in early 2012.  “From a rich, sweet-toothed tapestry seemingly lined with the DNA of Don MacLean, Ben Folds, Arcade Fire and, more recently Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, come Family of the Year” -NME

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PDXclusive: Strobo Trip

Hear ye, hear ye: The always wacky wunderman Wayne Coyne will be paying a little visit to Portland’s own Jackpot Records to present the exclusive release of the new 6-hour song: “I Found This Star On the Ground” along with the ultra-fun Strobo Trip toy.

Wayne and friends (you?) will be at the downtown location (203 SW 9th Ave, 97205) tomorrow, Sep. 20 at 5pm. This will be the one and only chance to get your hands on the STROBO TRIP! Stop by, say hi, won’t you?

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Issue 1.1

Our inaugural issue is available at many, many places in Portland such as the Tender Loving Empire store, Kelly’s Olympian, Jackpot Records, most Pizzicato locations, nearly anywhere on Hawthorne St. and plenty of other coffee shops, music venues, record and music stores, restaurants and cantinas, and especially college campuses.

This (one) one’s for you, Portland!

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