Some bands claim to have an original sound; others glorify the treading of long-stagnant musical water. In the end, the vast majority of music falls somewhere in between.
The dominion of Grails
Spin city
It’s time to come clean. Buying records is my addiction. Every weekend (usually during the week as well) you can find me perusing the bins of local music stores.
To the show we go!
The Vanguard rounds up the best and worst of Portland’s concert venues.
The Stumptown sound
The irony of the Portland music scene is that many of the artists Portland has become most known for aren’t actually from here.
KPSU looks to the future
Deep in the depths of Smith Memorial Student Union, below the basement, all the way down to the sub-basement, lies KPSU, Portland State’s college radio station.
Creating the (Holo)scene
Four years ago, Holocene Music co-founder Scott McLean was just another California transplant trying to make his way in the complicated Portland music scene.
Man’s best friend
Picture this idyllic setting: you sit in an ornate bistro, snacking on crumpets and jam while your waiter brings iced Evian to your table.
Letters
I’m writing in response to Brad Vehafric’s letter to the editor on Tuesday [May 1]. The fact that Vehafric leads off with false information is indicative of the majority of his letter.
Winning for respect
The Portland State softball team will look to end the season on a good note this weekend as they are set to take on the San Diego Toreros in the two final regular-season doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
News briefs
A bill to allow Oregon distilleries to open sampling rooms or pubs passed its final legislative hurdle Wednesday.
Bits & Pieces
Children here got more than they bargained for when they tuned in to Handy Manny on the Disney Channel this week: hard-core pornography.