Everyone’s favorite music store on steroids, Amoeba Music, has done it again, this time concocting a kick-ass calendar of upcoming free shows at their Hollywood location. I learned of this on the way out of a casual “I’m-just-gonna-run-by-Amoeba-really-quick” outing (which inevitably turned into a five hour mega-spending spree) when a Cold War Kids poster caught
Sometimes self-produced CDs and shameless self-promotion are two factors that, when used correctly, get you from 0-60 in the music world. Then there are bands that choose the road less travelled, without the aid of GPS mind you, and end up at the top of the world with ease and grace. This elusive tactic tends
Legendary Portland record store Music Millenium will be hosting two of Portland’s indie veterans this week, the beloved men of The Decemberists and the lesser-known but also talented Dolorean. The record store, which has been around since 1969 and is known for its huge selection of music and knowledgeable staff, as well as the fact that
Eugenian transplant John Shipe makes his debut as an Angelino tomorrow night at the House of Blues’ Voodoo Lounge on the Sunset Strip. Catch John at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10, according to John. He says, though, that they might be $15– but he hopes not. If you’re not already familiar with John’s work, here are
Portlanders can enjoy a night of mellow indie-folk at one of the rose city’s best music venues this Friday. Head to the Doug Fir early for some dinner or to enjoy some of the great happy hour bar food. Walk around the trendy East Burnside neighborhood or stick around at the bar until show time,
Times are tough right now, and when budgets tighten the first to go are the travel expenses. Fortunately for the cash-strapped, there is one easy way to experience the world without emptying your bank account: listen to Ana Sia’s blend of “global-slut psy-pop” music.The San Francisco-based DJ mixes “grimey glitch and dirty dubstep,” as her
Last week, I attempted to describe to you the vibe from The White Panda/Hoodie Allen and G.Riot show that ended The White Panda’s tour. As you read this, The White Panda are holed up eating bamboo and perfecting the tracks for their hotly-anticipated next album. I’ve been following their growth as a unit for three
This week we have a show preview for best-new-band-hunters in Portland, Oregon at the charming Doug Fir Lounge. Local PR company In Music We Trust hosts a local showcase at the Doug Fir each month and we think this week’s selection is worth checking out, especially if you are bored on a Wednesday night and
Before seeing them nominated for Best Album of 2010 here on the site, I’d never heard of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. As soon as I checked them out, though, I was hooked. Their old-time strings and new-time vibe have generated a lot of buzz this year, including a Grammy nomination. Dom Flemons took some time
Three months ago, As Tall As Lions fans were devastated when the band announced they were calling it quits. They says the split is “amicable,” but nevertheless the news was the shock to all of us. The band will continue making music, just not all together. Singer Dan Nigro is working on his own project,