New Music From Portugal. The Man

Portugal. The Man offers new track, tour dates.

Wasilla, Alaska is known for a lot of things.  The Iditarod, fantastic ski slopes, an unmentionable vice president nominee.  But let’s not forget one of the few bands that was conceived in this fantastic place, Portugal. The Man.  The Wasilla turned Portland, Oregon band has gained critical recognition over the past three years for their multi-layered musical explorations...

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Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Jun 08, 2009 @ 10:00 am

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Snowsera Offers 2 Free EPs

Local up and comers are a force to look out for.

Snowsera isn't what you want them to be.  When you hear their perfectly produced guitars and melodic, syncopated riffs you'll want to peg them as the next Taking Back Sunday wannabe.  When lead singer, Bill Arteaga's voice chimes in, equal parts soprano and anxious, you'll want to shove them into the back alley of your brain where you sent Finch to retire just after you got "over" them during Freshman year...

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Posted by Mark Steffen on Jun 06, 2009 @ 6:00 am

Nice to Meet You: Soft Speaker

Audiophiles, get ready to fall in indie love with Chicago band Soft Speaker.

I often find myself reusing the term “indie rock” to describe any band that I can’t quite figure out.  It’s a cop-out most music critics and writers use I think, probably because the term itself garners more attention than saying what it really is.  Chicago band Soft Speaker fits this mold...

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Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Jun 05, 2009 @ 9:00 am

HEAVEcast Episode 8

Who doesn't love summer blockbusters?

This week, Alyssa and Cory break away from the music discussion and talk about the summer blockbusters.  Which ones should you think about seeing?

Posted by Cory Roop on Jun 04, 2009 @ 12:00 am

The Walk of Shame Mixtape

Great nights usually make for terrible mornings.

This past weekend reminded me of another summer pastime that creeps up every season. It’s not baseball and it’s not grilling; it’s the walk of shame. As the weather gets nice people tend to drink more and/or have sex more, creating an army of humans stumbling home Sunday morning. They shield their eyes from the sun, usually look a bit lost, and their choices in clothing are either of the night before or missing various elements. Not every walk of shame has to include a sexual adventure...

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Posted by Lisa White on Jun 03, 2009 @ 12:00 am