Julia Holter

“Holter is fond of saying she doesn’t think of herself as a singer, but instead as a storyteller, and that’s something that is certainly on display throughout her latest album.”

Thao and the Get Down Stay Down

Thao and The Get Down Stay Down plays Wonder Ballroom on March 25. Read our interview with Thao Nguyen about her personal and daring new album.

Tango Alpha Tango

“Good rock ‘n’ roll will never die because, at its best, it tells lies we can all see the truth in, and everyone knows honesty doesn’t get old.”

Built To Spill

photo by Katie Summer To say Doug Martsch is humble is an understatement. The Built…

Rare Monk

Portland’s Rare Monk cut their teeth playing packed U of O dorm parties half a…

Hinds

Hinds is a band whose entire existence captures the idyllic west coast view of what…

The Ghost Ease

Author Milan Kundera has a book titled, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, which is an…

Odesza

Although Seattle still brings to mind grungy images of rock’s past for a lot of…

Alela Diane

After bearing her soul on About Farewell, an immensely personal record largely inspired by the…

Battles

As far as experimental rock goes, Battles has dipped a toe into just about any sound,…