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Artist to Watch: Haley Johnsen Destroys False Idols
Bren Swogger - May 10, 2019
It's been a journey for Haley Johnsen to find herself in the music industry, but with her debut record out May 24, she's found her direction. Win tix to her Doug Fir release show with The Weather...
The Studio That's Not Bound By Location
Chris Young - Jun 6, 2018
Tucker Martine's Flora Recording & Playback started in Seattle, moved down the I-5 corridor thanks to a blossoming relationship with The Decemberists, and has been based out basements, barns and...
The Life and Times of Portland Recording Studios
Adam Sweeney - Jun 4, 2018
With a city and music industry constantly in flux, Portland’s recording rooms are facing new challenges. Yet, there is no shortage of spaces, whether professional or DIY. Explore basements,...
Laura Veirs: Devotional Experiments
Andrea Janda - Apr 13, 2018
The singer-songwriter observes where nature, science, art and activism intertwine on her 10th solo record 'The Lookout.' Celebrate its release at Mississippi Studios on May 19.
Fruition’s NYE Adventure
Sean O'Neill - Jan 26, 2018
Before the Portland five-piece can make the transformation from string band to bona fide rock and rollers, they must survive New Year's Eve. Featuring photos by Ashley Jordan Gordon and Blake...
Out of the Darkness: The Domestics See the Light
Ryan J. Prado - Sep 7, 2017
It's been a long road for the duo as they approach the release of their sophomore LP. And although that road just got a little longer, 'Little Darkness' will show you that there's a light at the...
Vikesh Kapoor Returns to Portland to Release New Single
Ryan J. Prado - May 16, 2017
Mama Bird Recording labelmates Haley Heynderickx and Vikesh Kapoor will share the spotlight at Beacon Sound on May 19 when the latter celebrates the release his latest single "Down By The River."
Watch Boone Howard Go Solo for Banana Stand Media's Unpeeled Session [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - May 10, 2017
Get personal with Boone Howard as he performs "Eat It Dog" from his debut solo record in advance of his release show at Mississippi Studios on May 16.
The Domestics Mark 100 Shows 'Live From The Banana Stand' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jun 9, 2016
And you can celebrate the release of the latest Banana Stand live album at Mississippi Studios on June 15 with 1939 Ensemble and Moorea Masa & The Mood.
A Conversation of Collaboration: Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop Burn 'Love Letters' Together
Andrea Janda - Jun 3, 2016
As the duo return to Portland to perform their love songs at a sold-out show on June 3 at the Aladdin Theater, Vortex chats with Jesca Hoop about the co-creation of an album of duets with Iron &...
The Future of What: Producing Spotlight with Sylvia Massy and Tucker Martine
Anna McClain - Jun 1, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we put a spotlight on renowned producers Sylvia Massy and...
The Future of What: Tape Op Magazine’s 20th Anniversary with Larry Crane, Tucker Martine, Tyler Stone and Dave Gross
Anna McClain - Apr 15, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we celebrate Tape Op’s 20th anniversary with founder Larry...
A Q&A, A New Record and A Dirty Revival
Nathan Rizzo - Jul 22, 2015
As Dirty Revival wraps up the recording of their debut record and preps for a celebration at Mississippi Studios on September 11, catch the soul family kicking off this year's PDX Pop Now!...
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Laura Veirs: "Lightning Rod"
The Decemberists: 'The King Is Dead' [Album Trailer]
Audio
case/lang/veirs: "Atomic Number"
case/lang/veirs: "Honey and Smoke"
Fruition: "Northern Town"
Fruition: "Turn To Dust"
Laura Veirs: "Watch Fire" (feat. Sufjan Stevens)
The Lookout by Laura Veirs
Pool Boys: "Millennial Morse Code"
Millennial Morse Code by Pool Boys
The Domestics: "Little Darkness"
The Future of What: Spotlight on Producing [Podcast]
The Future of What: Tape Op Magazine's 20th Anniversary [Podcast]
Vikesh Kapoor: "Down By The River"
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