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Tag: Portland

Utility Are Like A ‘Bull In The Shop’ With Grungy New Single

November 29, 2019

Utiliy comprise Adam Draper on drums, and Ryan Heise on bass and vocals. Their latest single, ‘Bull In The Shop’ is short and sweet, but it takes no prisoners with its catchy riffs.

Terry Robb – ‘How A Free Man Feels’

August 25, 2019

Vancouver-born, Portland-based bluesman Terry Robb has taken home the Muddy Award for Acoustic Guitar so many times that the Cascade Blues Association finally caved and added his name to the trophy permanently.

No Regrets: Quinn Henry Mulligan’s ‘Older’ And Wiser (While Having Fun) With Latest Release

May 8, 2019

The music video for ‘Older’, by Portland singer songwriter Quinn Henry Mulligan, is a bit trippy, to say the least.

Jameson & The Conditionals – ‘Wasting Your Love’

May 2, 2019

Jameson Wandling is well-known in the Portland music scene for his first-rate songwriting and oh-so-sweet singing. His latest release, ‘Wasting Your Love’, sees him surrounded by some of the best musicians in a town famous for its enterprising, idiosyncratic musicians, coming together as ‘The Conditionals’. ‘Wasting Your Love’ is the lead single from Jameson’s upcoming project of the same name.

Sam Densmore – ‘Damn The Consequences’

March 7, 2019

Portland Oregon based folk-rocker Sam Densmore is one of the most acclaimed new voices from a city and state renowned for its offbeat, adventurous songwriters. His latest single, ‘Damn The Consequences’, from his forthcoming EP, ‘Black Velvet Unicorn’, is a terrific party number – upbeat, bright, and sung with confidence.

Maxx The Muffin Man – ‘Puff Is Enough’, From New Mixtape ‘Every Summer Since’

January 16, 2018

Music literally saved the life of Maxx The Muffin Man, whose new single, ‘Puff Is Enough’ (ft C.O.B.) is from his mixtape, ‘Every Summer Since’.

Builder of the House premieres ‘Evergreen’ on Folk Radio UK

June 11, 2017

Back in 2011, after finishing his Master’s Degree in Music Composition, Rob Cimitile moved to Portland, Maine, picked up his guitar, and started experimenting with what he could do with his baritone voice.

Afterlife Revival Premieres ‘Rich In Love’ With Unique Concept Art And Social Music Mix

June 10, 2017

Led by Evan B Harris, Portland based Afterlife Revival is more than just a band. The group combine conceptual art and social practice, with music which fuses Beatle-esque psych country, with illustrative folk art, and stories based on Harris’s childhood.

Last Giant – ‘Toys For The Devil’

April 17, 2017

Rather than using computers and tracks, Last Giant, from Portland, Oregon, take in a more traditional approach to their music, and bring their incredible riffs to life both on stage and in the studio. Their new album, ‘Memory Of The World’, released earlier this month is a collection of 11 electrifying tracks, the first of which is ‘Toys For The Devil’.

Mothertapes – ‘Do Make Say’

February 6, 2017

Mothertapes have released their latest track, ‘Do Make Say’

Joshua Hatkins Aint Got ‘Time To Waste’ With New Single

November 2, 2016

After several popular covers, Joshua Hatkins has released his first single, ‘Time To Waste’.

ECHOS Announce Self-Titled EP Release As Well As US Tour Dates

October 10, 2016

ECHOS will be performing at California’s biggest NYE festival, Snowglobe, alongside the likes of Flume, Odesza, Major Lazer, and Rufus Du Sol.

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