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The second day of the Non-COMMvention featured Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, The Walkmen, Zeus, and Nada Surf among the highlights.
Notes and photos from the 2012 Non-Comm gathering of triple-A stations in Philadelphia, where Father John Misty, JD McPherson, and Lee Fields & The Expressions provided musical highlights.
The soaring, Hopelandic-singing quartet from Iceland introduces their first studio album in four years worldwide tonight. Listen to Valtari in its entirety here beginning at 7.
The former Portlander and rare-voiced singer-songwriter returns to town, playing the Doug Fir with opener Stefan Jecusco.
Portland band The Upsidedown returned from a year-long hiatus with a set opening for Sleepy Sun Sunday night at Mississippi Studios.
The quintet that has seemingly charmed from day one takes home "Best New Band" honors in the annual Willamette Week poll.
The Beastie Boys' MCA has died after a battle with cancer. He was 47.
Portland directors Sean Pecknold and Justin Lowe turn in unique video treatments for songs by bands from a time zone far, far away.
The visual companion for "2B2" off of this year's Mr. M pairs behind the scenes and live footage taken from the veteran band's recent European tour, and gives a good idea of what we might expect from them Wednesday night at the Doug Fir.
PDX Pop Now! held their annual spring benefit last night at The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, featuring a night of inspired performances and an interesting wrinkle or two.
The Portland quartet goes coastal, hitting the Oregon dunes for the mystical new video from their upcoming A Monument. Judah Switzer directs-- let's watch!
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