Michael Stipe is back with his first song released since REM. Attention must be paid.
Month: October 2019
This cover of Leonard Cohen’s song, “The Future” has been “Updated nicely,” says East Portland Blog stalwartRon Swanson, who then throws shade on all cover tunes ever by suggesting that the tune is only “for those who think perfection can always be improved upon.” Ron ends his critique on a positive note, saying, “I think …
Meilir Tomos is one of contemporary music’s most audacious new artists, melding expert songcraft with a fearless lyrical approach and wildly eclectic sonic sensibility. Born and raised in Flintshire, North Wales, he first made waves in his youth as a classically trained pianist and vocalist. Despite his early success, Meilir grew frustrated with the classical world’s …
75 Albums in 75 Days – Led Zeppelin: LED ZEPPELIN IV [aka ZOSO, FOUR SYMBOLS, UNTITLED], by Tom Kipp
Having completed my “50 Albums in 50 Days” expansion of Mr. Chris Estey’s August 24th directive “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on you”, I’ve decided to add a THIRD [slash] final batch of 25, in order to fill some remaining “gaps”—at least as I perceive such …
DEAD METHOD returns with his new single BLONDE. An exploration of body dysmorphia in the digital age and how social media influencers can negatively affect our mindset by offering up seemingly perfect bodies and lives for the consumption of a hungry audience around the world 24/7. Set against a backdrop of aggressive synths, this wild …
Two years ago, I got in on the first iteration of Jimmy G fever and watched Jimmy Garappolo and the San Francisco 49ers beat the playoff-bound Jacksonville Jaguars in a 44-33 barn-burner, with the side benefit of being able to brag to all fans of The Good Place that I got to see Blake Bortles …
There’s something in the almost-floral delicacy of this tune and the rainfall metricality of the rapper’s delivery that is making it go viral even among folks who don’t comprehend the language. If you listen to only one rap-enriched Vietnamese choral work this year, let it be this one. Like a river to the sea, such …
From the Max Richter Wikipedia page: Max Richter “is a German-born British composer who has been an influential voice in post-minimalist composition and in the meeting of contemporary classical and alternative popular musical styles since the early 2000s.” “Richter also composes music for stage, opera, ballet and screen. He has also collaborated with other musicians, …
This woman is transcendent and powerful. She was born in Botswana and lived her young kid years in Zambia, but then she grew up down under. She’s the perfect mix between Macy Gray, Billie Eilish and Missy Elliott for the new generation of dancing Australians. – Sean Hocking
Born of the snow season in Victoria, jamming and snowboarding together, Sun Salute are an Airlie Beach based international collective that draw inspiration from nature, travel and community. Their philosophy is both simple and infinitely complex: to use the power of music for healing and change. Politically driven and unafraid of voicing the truth, Sun Salute are not …
Got some tender yet still energetic and aggro emo here. Give it a listen. Richmond, VA’s SLEAVE have just released their debut album ‘Don’t Expect Anything’ on UK indie label Engineer Records. Formed in 2016, Sleave began after Julien Robert and Charlie Bowen met at a party, where they quickly bonded over a shared interest …
Birmingham-born, Nashville-based soulful indie-rock band The Brook & The Bluff will be playing a show at Holocene in Portland, OR on November 6. The Brook & The Bluff have just released their debut full-length album, First Place. So far, they’ve shared smooth single “Shelby” off the album, the enchanting videos for “Hallways” and “Everything Is Just a Mess,” as well …
What do you do when a new song by K. Michelle Dubois comes through the ether? Well, my dear, you stop everything and listen to it. And then share it with the waiting world as quickly as possible. On this new song she doesn’t disappoint. She describes this song as having “a percussive foundation akin …
Acclaimed avant-pop project San Fermin, who pairs lushly avant-garde arrangements with pop-minded melodies, fronted by Ellis Ludwig-Leone, has returned after partnering with Sony Music Masterworks with a new album titled, The Cormorant 1. They’ve appeared at major festivals like Lollapalooza and opened for St. Vincent, The National, Arctic Monkeys, and alt-J. And they will be …
Hailed by MOJO and CLASH, The Building is Anthony LaMarca, an acclaimed musician known for his role as guitarist in The War on Drugs, drummer for St. Vincent and Dean & Britta. His new album PETRA is out now and is named after his beloved German Shepherd. LISTEN or get left behind. He will performing …
Tough, Seattle-based singer-songwriter, Noah Gundersen, has returned with his extraordinary and highly personal new album, LOVER. He’s a frequent collaborator with Phoebe Bridgers, City + Colour, Dashboard Confessional, etc. His single, “Lose You,” features folks from Pedro and the Lion, Silver Torches, and Phoebe’s crew too. And he’s set to perform at Wonder Ballroom on …
Having completed my “50 Albums in 50 Days” expansion of Mr. Chris Estey’s August 24th directive “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on you”, I’ve decided to add a THIRD [slash] final batch of 25, in order to fill some remaining “gaps”—at least as I perceive such …
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Having completed my “50 Albums in 50 Days” expansion of Mr. Chris Estey’s August 24th directive “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on you”, I’ve decided to add a THIRD [slash] final batch of 25, in order to fill some remaining “gaps”—at least as I perceive such …
Having completed my “50 Albums in 50 Days” expansion of Mr. Chris Estey’s August 24th directive “to post 25 albums in 25 days that have had a major CREATIVE impact on you”, I’ve decided to add a THIRD [slash] final batch of 25, in order to fill some remaining “gaps”—at least as I perceive such …
It has been an incredible October here in Japan, especially on the global sports stage. Japan hosted the Volleyball Men’s World Cup, Rugby World Cup, F1 Race at Sasazuka, 2 NBA games (Raptors vs Rockets), and as I write Tiger Woods is in Chiba and leading the ZOZO Championship which is the first golf tournament …
This thought hit me today about how a legitimate concert promoter told me last night that The Press is irrelevant. That everything has changed. He’s not completely off base. It’s a tragedy what’s happening. And it’s effecting a few bottom lines. There isn’t as much money in music and the media. That’s a fact. Google …
In times like these, we shouldn’t use only words articulate to articulate our declarations. If your idea is powerful, important and communicable via art-speaking, heart-grabbing media like brilliant chamberpop and subtly edited video, then refine your message into a collage like this one which no listener or viewer will ever forget and speak the truth …
Daystar is an amazing band I just found out about. They have strong connections to Portland and they “get it.” They live in an Apple Records state of mind. They cite the three B’s as their influences, Beatles, Badfinger and Big Star. Their new record is called, The Complete Recordings. That’s all you need to …
Mallets rain percussion thunder, lightning strikes the sleeping plunder, sparks blind eyes who turn to wonder, about this Norse fight song called “Time”. – Paul Johnson Follow Koala Queen: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER YOUTUBE
Society of the Silver Cross is a great and important band with music that is deep and life-changing. Their songs aren’t just something that you listen to, they’re soundscapes you can walk around in, carry with you the rest of the day (or night), or just sit down and think seriously with. They will be …
I have walked “Pulaski at Night” unarmed and alone and lived to tell about it. Curious, ever-changing, Chicago. On warm nights in September Pulaski could feel like this song that the Youtube algorithm picked out for me. And the algorithm made the perfect choice. Just listen.
The perfect song and video with which to remember autumn and prepare for the coming winter. A storm is brewing, like unto anything we’ve seen before. Not just in the U.S., but globally. There’s no way to predict what’s about to happen. So, just take a moment, enjoy the calm and drink in this beautiful, …
Actress, dancer, fashion icon, street poet and singer-songwriter Nadia Vaeh has released “1,000 Cuts,” a vexatious, alluring song of diamond lust and butterfly obsession with the carnal chase. Vaeh breaks an intense, real-life, handful-grabbing beat that teems with the throat-catching senses of first sight infatuation, secret love and unchecked desire. Vaeh celebrates the action, enjoying …
TCHOTCHKE’s debut album, Life Gets In The Way, was recorded at Sage Gateshead. They have released early demos that have had regional and international radio coverage. Playing a range of styles, from dream-pop, shoegaze, to alt-rock and based in Newcastle UK, TCHOTCHKE formed in 2016 and played their first live show at Generator’s Evolution Emerging …