Music Blog: “Video”
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...
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.
Laura Gibson's video for her new album's title track is "Mary Poppins meets The Shining".
Watch as the formidable indie-folk pairing takes their unique and ethereal strains to PBS' long-running Austin City Limits program. Plus, a bonus helping of Fleet Foxes news!
Portland artist Rachel Blumberg creates her first music video, an Eastern European-inspired piece of stop-motion animation.
The Seattle singer-songwriter continues to prep for the release of his new Maraqopa next month with a dramatic new video for the album's first single. Let's watch...
Feature-length films require a time commitment to watch that you might not be able to make. But music videos, often like silent short films, can fit into even the busiest life. These were some of last year's best.
Portugal. The Man, Jared Mees, Menomena and many other Portland acts turned in some great music videos in 2011.
As promised, Chan Marshall's nom de band returned Christmas Eve with a new/old song and accompanying video. "King Rides By" is a charity offering that features a surprise name or two.
We wrap up our holiday countdown with a modern day classic from The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl. "Fairytale of New York" holds an increasingly deserved place in the seasonal mixed bag that the holiday music canon.
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