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We Need Art Now, More Than Ever

Music
By Tom Maxwell | November 11, 2016
By Tom Maxwell | November 11, 2016

We Need Art Now, More Than Ever

Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) urges artists to keep creating under President Trump.

On Rejecting the Notion of Catfighting in the Musical Boys’ Club

Music
By Jessica Boudreaux | November 8, 2016
By Jessica Boudreaux | November 8, 2016

On Rejecting the Notion of Catfighting in the Musical Boys’ Club

Jessica Boudreaux (Summer Cannibals) won’t scrap for your approval.

Making Music in the Wake of Balance and Composure’s Nearly Fatal Van Crash

Music
By Bailey Van Ellis | November 4, 2016
By Bailey Van Ellis | November 4, 2016

Making Music in the Wake of Balance and Composure’s Nearly Fatal Van Crash

Bailey Van Ellis talks the band’s first pre-crash release.

Writing About Brian Wilson in 2016

Music
By Chad Peck | November 2, 2016
By Chad Peck | November 2, 2016

Writing About Brian Wilson in 2016

Chad Peck (Kestrels) talks seeing a living legend live.

Fear and Loathing in Southeast Portland, Halloween 2002

Music
By Hutch Harris | October 26, 2016
By Hutch Harris | October 26, 2016

Fear and Loathing in Southeast Portland, Halloween 2002

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) shares a tour horror story.

How Twitter Got My Band Signed

Music
By Karl Kuehn | October 24, 2016
By Karl Kuehn | October 24, 2016

How Twitter Got My Band Signed

Karl Kuehn (Museum Mouth) makes a case for everyone’s favorite chaotic evil: social media.

You Will Never Make a Masterpiece

Music
By Kishi Bashi | October 21, 2016
By Kishi Bashi | October 21, 2016

You Will Never Make a Masterpiece

Kishi Bashi has some wisdom for young bands.

“Fuck Donald Trump”: Obama, Music and Missing 2008

Music
By Clara Bizna$$ | October 19, 2016
By Clara Bizna$$ | October 19, 2016

“Fuck Donald Trump”: Obama, Music and Missing 2008

Claire Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) reflects on elections past and present — via music.

What I Learned on What Might Be the Longest Book Tour Ever

Music
By Nick Jaina | October 18, 2016
By Nick Jaina | October 18, 2016

What I Learned on What Might Be the Longest Book Tour Ever

Nick Jaina learned to go smaller while pursing a very big idea.

Trump’s Recent Comments About Sexual Assault Had Juliana Hatfield Reaching for Her Valium

Music
By Juliana Hatfield | October 13, 2016
By Juliana Hatfield | October 13, 2016

Trump’s Recent Comments About Sexual Assault Had Juliana Hatfield Reaching for Her Valium

The musician flashbacked to a dark thing once said about her by a man in power.

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