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New Move

Portland’s New Move has opened up its self-titled album to reinterpretation from a slew of Portland artists, for release in late January. Read our interview with the band here.

“New Move II: Back In The Habit” by New Move

Portland’s New Move has opened up its self-titled album to reinterpretation from a slew of Portland artists, recasting each track with funk, hip-hop, soul and more. The new record will be released Jan. 26 at Mississippi Studios.

“Hang” by Foxygen

Foxygen’s new album sees the band taking an unexpected foray into symphonic orchestration. It’s certainly ambitious, but is it good?

Portland author Michael Heald

In this month’s literary arts section, Michael Heald, owner of Perfect Day Publishing and author of “Goodbye to the Nervous Apprehension,” discusses what it takes to run an independent press, how to curate a novel, and his writing as an essayist and a journalist.

Marching Church

Marching Church plays on Jan. 14 at Mississippi Studios. In this month’s Aural Fix section, we praise their genuine attempt at countercultural writing.

Video Premiere: Lorain – “All That Much”

Watch the music video premiere of Lorain’s “All That Much.”

The Best 11 Local Releases of 2016

While 2016 was a dark stretch in so many ways, it was a bountiful year for Portland music. Read on as we count down our favorite 11 local albums.

Glass Animals

Oxfordshire quartet deliver party music for introverts on sophomore album “How To Be A Human Being.” The band plays Crystal Ballroom on Dec. 14.

“Sweet, Simple Things” by Minden

Minden’s new release, “Sweet, Simple Things,” evokes too many flavors to name, but it all adds up to a catchy, robust sophomore effort.

David Bazan

In this month’s cover feature, David Bazan discusses performing with digital technology, composing with the body, and how to honor the baby Jesus by calling out evil. Read all about it, and catch him live at Revolution Hall on Dec. 17