Portland, Oregon. Famous for, rain, roses, microbrews, and being ‘green’ but let’s not forget it’s the city du jour for independent artists. The Mint Chicks gave up so so much – New Zealand to be precise – to live there. It’s home to Isaac Brock, and ol’ Malkmus calls this drizzly city home. It’s also home to Castanets, aka Raymond Raposa, who’s bringing the weirdo folk of Texas Rose, the Thaw, and the Beasts to the Exeter this Friday with Tigersaw & Alps.
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Tony Garifalakis and Richard Lewer Collaboration ...On my computer I have a folder labelled “ANIMALS FIGHTING”. I guess I’m a sicko. I really like photos of animals – especially...
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Birth Glow, ‘Ultimate Relief’ ...If y’all had the privilege of seeing Birth Glow play at any time recently, you’ve probably still got a residual sassy half-smile on your...
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Guest review by Sun Araw: Prince Rama,...The emphasis throughout the record is continually on the titular NOW: the performances save and spare nothing, driving the ecstatic and truly...
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‘Dystopian Utopianator’,...At the opening night of Patrick Rees’ 2011 show with Ben Leslie META, I overheard someone good-naturedly accuse him of having an embarrassing...