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JOSEPH – ” Everybody Wants To Rule The World “Tears for Fears Cover

Posted: September 17, 2017 in MUSIC
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The Portland-trio consisting of sisters, Natalie Schepman, Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. Joseph recently released their new EP, “Stay Awake”, and have this week shared a new track from it, their cover of Everybody Wants To Rule The World, originally by Briish band Tears For Fears.

Discussing their decision to take on this classic track, Natalie recollects the band listening to the track, and how, “it hit us how pertinent it is today even though it was written in the 80’s. Today, maybe more than ever”. Joseph’s take is a sparse and beautiful interpretation; rhythmic stabs of guitar are accompanied by rich piano chords and gorgeous rushes of lead guitar. The production of the vocals is never short of stunning, the band’s naturally beautiful tones, slip in and out of perfectly judged two and three-part harmonies. The voices build to a stunning vocal crescendo as the band sing in unison, “make the most of freedom and pleasure, all I know is take care of each other, an open door, a seat at the table, there’s enough to go around”. It’s haunting how that message still resonates, and in Joseph’s perfectly judged hands the track has never sounded better.

Stay Awake is out now via ATO Records.

“Everybody Wants To Rule The World” is Joseph’s interpretation of the Tears for Fears original, from Joseph’s new “Stay Awake” EP.

The SHIVAS – ” Had Enough / Turn Me On “

Posted: June 24, 2017 in MUSIC
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The Shivas are a rock and roll band from Portland, Oregon formed in 2006. In the 10 years since forming they have brought their raucous dance party to almost all 50 states, and over 25 countries worldwide, meanwhile releasing five full-length albums and three EPs on labels such as K Records and Burger Records. With the release of their latest – “Turn Me On” (which came out May 12th, 2017 on Burger Records/Annibale Records) they set out on spring/summer tours across North America and Europe, spending a few weeks at home in their time off to finish working on their 6th LP, set to come out in 2018. Keep an eye out for an upcoming Shivas show in your town. Chances are, no matter where you live, they will be coming through soon.

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Recorded Winter 2017 in Portland, Oregon.
All songs written by The Shivas
Published by Thick Jelly Roll (ASCAP)
Recorded by Kevin Clark at The Moon Base

MOON DUO – ” Killing Time ” EP

Posted: June 5, 2017 in MUSIC
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Moon Duo is a project of Wooden Shjips guitarist and singer Ripley Johnson. Under the Moon Duo moniker, Johnson and collaborator Sanae Yamada create expansive Krautrock influenced tapestries of warm cascading fuzz and controlled feedback, organ, and accenting keyboard. This Reissued vinyl from 2009 features  four song 12-inch is the second release and incorporates a much more concise, composed and driving sound than before. The Duo expand on ideas only hinted at on the Sick Thirst 12-inch (which is already long gone) adding a driving drum machine beat behind the thick walls of layered sound.

Following the release of Moon Duo’s wonderful recordings two-volume Occult Architecture suite, the Portland-based band are reissuing their 2009 Killing Time EP as a deluxe expanded edition with three extra bonus tracks.

Those bonus tracks, ‘Bopper’s Hat’, ‘Run Around’ and ‘Dead West Pt. II’ have never been widely available on vinyl before. The newly expanded release is also available digitally.

Moon Duo return to the road next week, kicking off a European tour including festival stops at Beaches Brew in Ravenna and Roskilde Festival.

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The SHIVAS – ” Turn Me On “

Posted: April 19, 2017 in MUSIC
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The Shivas are a rock and roll band from Portland, Oregon formed in 2006. In the 10 years since forming they have brought their raucous dance party to almost all 50 United States and over 20 countries worldwide, meanwhile releasing 5 full-length albums and two 7″ EPs, on labels such as K and Burger Records. 2016 saw the release of the long-player Better Off Dead (K Records LP/CD, Burger Records CASS – 2/16/2016) recorded by Calvin Johnson at Dub Narcotic Studio. Shortly thereafter came the I’ve Had Enough b/w So It Goes 45rpm on Casino Trash. These releases were followed by full North American and European tours, including The Shivas first trip to Mexico, where they headlined Festival The End at Foro Indie Rocks in Mexico City. November 2016 marks the start of recording for their 6th studio album, the release of which will be followed by extensive tours in Spring and Summer of 2017. Keep an eye out for an upcoming Shivas show in your town. Chances are no matter where you may live, they will be coming through soon.

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Band Members
Jared Molyneux
Eric Shanafelt
Kristin Leonard

EYELIDS – ” Camelot “

Posted: April 19, 2017 in MUSIC
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The Decemberists, The Minus 5, Guided By Voices. Those are just some of the bands that the members of Eyelids have played in. Their first album was an outstanding collection of pop tinged psych rock, and with Peter Buck behind the production on this one I think that we can expect much of the same.

This album is a veritable Portland all star game minus Damian Lillard.

ALEXANDRA SAVIOR – ” Vanishing Point “

Posted: April 10, 2017 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Portland native Alexandra Savior has shared both the album artwork for her forthcoming debut album, as well as a new song, “Vanishing Point”. The new track is taken from Savior’s new record, “Belladonna Of Sadness”, which is set for release on April 7th, 2017 through Columbia Records.

Alexandra Savior is also planning stops at summer festivals Boston Calling and Primavera Sound in Spain. Alexandra will also return to Europe this spring, with performances lined up in Paris, Berlin and 2 dates in London. After her first London date sold out in one day, a second one has been announced for May 30th, 2017 at Scala. Tickets on sale March 17th, 2017. Alexandra Savior made her mark last summer, following the release of debut single “Shades,” which left us completely hooked on the 21-year old singer/songwriter. Now, with a string of releases under her belt, including “M.T.M.E.” , Mystery Girl and the track “Mirage”.

Not only does she write music and perform live, Savior also paints her own artwork and writes, directs and edits her own music videos. Belladonna of Sadness was co-written by Alexandra and British rock frontman Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys/Last Shadow Puppets) and co-produced by James Ford (Haim/Florence and the Machine) and Alex Turner.

‘Belladonna of Sadness’ now. After what was, very much a breakthrough year for the young singer in 2016, Alexandra Savior will surely be the name on everybody’s lips this year, especially following her hotly tipped SXSW appearances,  Alexandra is also excited to return to Europe this Spring, with performances lined up in Paris, Berlin and 2 sold out dates in London. After her first London date sold out in one day, a second one has been announced for May 30th 2017 at Scala

The Portland native is treating fans to a slew of new this week! , today, both the official album artwork, which she painted herself for her upcoming debut album, as well as a new song, “Vanishing Point.” The hypnotic new track is lifted from Savior’s new record, Belladonna Of Sadness, which is due out April 7th 2017 via Columbia Records. Alexandra’s unique sound and style first caught the attention of several creative forces including T. Bone Burnett who placed her song, “Risk,” in the most recent season of HBO’s cult series, “True Detective.” In addition to that track, Alexandra also co-wrote the most recent Last Shadow Puppets’ single, “Miracle Aligner” along with the erstwhile Arctic Monkey, Alex Turner.

 

MOON DUO – ” Sevens “

Posted: April 3, 2017 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Offering a cosmic glimpse into the hidden patterning embedded in everything, Occult Architecture reflects the harmonious duality of these light and dark energies through the Chinese theory of Yin and Yang. Following the Yin (feminine, darkness, night, earth) represented on Occult Architecture Vol. 1, Vol. 2 presents the Yang.”

“In production we referred to Vol. 1 as the fuzz dungeon, and Vol. 2 as the crystal palace,” guitarist Ripley Johnson explains. “The darkness of Vol. 1 gave birth to the light of Vol. 2. We had to have both elements in order to complete the cycle. We’re releasing them separately to allow them their own space, and to ensure clarity of vision. To that end we also mixed Vol. 2 separately, in the height of Portland summer, focusing on its sonic qualities of lightness, air, and sun. Listeners can ultimately use the two volumes individually or together, depending on circumstance or the desired effect.”

Vol. 2 was mixed in Portland by the band’s longtime collaborator Jonas Verwijnen.

From ‘Occult Architecture Vol. 2’ out May 5th, 2017 on Sacred Bones Records.

EYELIDS – ” Seagulls Into Submission/Psych #1 “

Posted: January 26, 2017 in MUSIC
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EYELIDS have a collective history of creating music for some of the most legendary indie songwriters. These longtime Portland, Oregon collaborators were not only the principal instrumentalists for Robert Pollard’s post Guided By Voices band Boston Spaceships for over eight releases, but they have also worked with Stephen Malkmus, The Decemberists, Elliott Smith, Sam Coomes of Quasi, Black Prairie, Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Loch Lomond, Damien Jurado and Peter Buck .

Principal songwriters John Moen and Chris Slusarenko have turned inwards to their loves of New Zealand/Flying Nun guitar buzz, their teenage L.A. Paisley Underground obsessions, haunts of early Athens and all things beautiful, lopsided and rock. Along with members Jonathan Drews (guitar), Jim Talstra (bass) and Paulie Pulvirenti (drums) they push and pull against each other’s songwriting, in a beautiful tension that just works. Their critically celebrated debut 7” “Seagulls Into Submission” got airplay everywhere from BBC Radio to WFMU and was also included in Mojo Magazine’s Editors Picks of The Month.

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With 13 songs, most of them clocking in at less than 2 1/2 minutes, their debut album ‘854’ is full of what Eyelids describes as “sweet melodies and bummer vibes”. ‘854’ makes us remember when our favorite songs were both melancholy and buoyant—those same songs that could make you feel justifiably sad and later make you feel incredibly happy and empowered. That’s what these guys are onto. And, although they are on their own trip, they’ve been compared to Love, Dinosaur Jr., Big Star, and even early R.E.M. Good company. This is the spirit that comes alive in Eyelids songs: the Beatles meets Television jangle of “Psych #1,” the wistful pleas of “Abby’s Friends,” the beat-your-head-on-the-dashboard croon of “Forget About Tomorrow” and the deserted desperate cries that propel “Say It’s Alright”. And as you listen, you will soon find out that Eyelids’ music is seriously catchy, haunting and uniquely their own.

The THERMALS – ” Thinking Of You “

Posted: December 25, 2016 in MUSIC
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The Thermals, from Portland, Oregon a trio that specialize in quick hitting pop-punk that deals with love and love-related pain they don’t shy away from feelings. “Thinking of You,” was the latest track from the band’s  record, We Disappear, and it’s as direct as any in The Thermals’ canon.

In the press release, “Thinking of You” is described as “a bouncy, super-catchy blend of ’70s punk, ’80s pop, and classic Thermals new century angst.” That seems like a lot of different sounds to absorb, and you’ll have less than two minutes to process everything. But that’s ok, because The Thermals as always are masters of brevity.

“I’ve been listening to the voice inside my head, wishing I’d heard you instead,” sings Hutch Harris. “And when I thought about love, I was only thinking of us. When I thought of all the things I wanna do, I was only thinking of you.”

It’s punchy and uplifting and full of regret, all at the same time. It’s “one of the most straight-forward love songs we’ve ever written, a point-blank post-break up song,” said Harris  

It really is, which makes “Thinking of You” exceptionally relatable. Does it evoke any memories of love or love lost for you? ,

SINLESS – ” Melodie “

Posted: December 22, 2016 in MUSIC
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The world may be in dire straits right now, but to make it all feel a little better take a listen to Portland band Sinless‘ new Melodie EP with its acid-tinged 60s sunshine pop. Opening cut Cool sets to tone for the EP with its fuzzy sun-kissed Britpop bliss, Cor Allen, the creative force behind this latest dream-pop gem.

The Portland-based five-piece features Cor Allen (vocals/guitar), John Walsh (guitar/synth), Pete Bosack (bass), Lynn Nicholson (drums), and “Baby” John Goforth (keyboards), and together they have produced four tracks of hazy memories of youth and innocent first crushes. Both Melodie, Sinless’ brand new release, and Ethereality, a four-song EP released in 2015, were fueled by a sense of loss that also inspired his move to the West Coast. The lyrics throughout Melodie cut insistently and quickly to that point. In the opening verse of “Strange Reality,” Allen sings, “I can’t seem to get over you.” He pairs these straightforward lyrics with ultra groovy guitar parts and lilting, psychedelic vocals that create an interesting paradox between words and music.

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Sinless – Melodie EP is out later this month on Curly Cassettes, with the band currently also putting the finishing touches to their debut album produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Riley Geare.

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