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The much heralded Portland composer/bassist/singer readies her third album Radio Music Society for a March release. "Black Gold" is the first taste of a different flavor.
James Mercer reveals the b-side to the upcoming single for the previously heard "Simple Song." You'll find the languorous and romantic "September" on the 7" out Valentine's Day. Let's listen...
Top plays this week on opbmusic:
1. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar
2. The Black Keys: El Camino
3. Lost Lander: DRRT
4. Nada Surf: The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
5. Sharon Van Etten: Tramp
The 11th annual version of the festival takes place May 25-28 at the Gorge in George, WA. Beck, Jack White, and Bon Iver headline a head-spinning list of acts that also includes The Shins, The Walkmen, St. Vincent, The Roots, Spiritualized, Feist and more.
Andrew Bird, Sharon Van Etten, and The Alabama Shakes make up an impressive opening night line-up at Stubb's in Austin, to be broadcast live on-air and online.
Psych-rock band Dr. Dog plays the Crystal Ballroom February 13th. Read on to find out how you can win a pair of tickets!
Top plays on opbmusic this week:
1. Alabama Shakes: Alabama Shakes EP
2. First Aid Kit: The Lion's Roar
3. The Black Keys: El Camino
4. Lost Lander: DRRT
5. Nada Surf: The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
Portland's Neal Morgan steps out from behind the drumkit-- figuratively if not literally-- on his new drum & voice record In the Yard. Hear it here now in its entirety.
The trio made up of local music veterans impressed with a debut EP late last year and did much the same at Rontom's Sunday night.
Is this a partial list of the yet to be revealed list of acts playing this year's Sasquatch festival in May? Could be.
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