When I first heard Lillie Lemon, I couldn’t have been more excited for this band to come to Bend. A hybrid lying somewhere between Chvrches and Purity Ring, Lillie Lemon specializes in lyrically-driven electro-pop with beautiful female vocals. The duo, which consists of Lillie Lemon and Erica Wobbles (who’s also known as Eric), creates electronic […]
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Next Evolution
Downhill Ryder celebrates their new album while saying goodbye to founding member Kim Kelley
If you ask Downhill Ryder founding member and guitarist Matthew Finfer, it’s the curse of the album release. On Wednesday, May 24, local roots-rockers Downhill Ryder release their second album, “The Big One.” The accompanying party has dual purposes though, as it will also be lead vocalist Kim Kelley’s final performance with the band before […]
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Love and Loss
Eric Tollefson pulls at your heartstrings on new EP
“I revel in examples of true love,” Eric Tollefson confides during our most recent interview. “Maybe not from a jealous standpoint, but almost from a jealous standpoint, because when you see it work and you see the support that goes both ways, I think it’s one of the most beautiful things on the planet.” Tollefson […]
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Rhythm and Blues
Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones schools listeners on the history of funk, soul and the blues
Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones knows the blues. When you talk to him, there’s no need for Google, as Jones is a walking encyclopedia of the history of rhythm and blues, from the major and minor players to dates and regional styles. Not only can he describe the differences between each of the styles, he can […]
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Gung Ho For Shows:
Modest Mouse, Matisyahu and Oregon Eclipse Festival
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Matisyahu July 16 REGGAE – Matisyahu, who blends reggae with rap and rock, holds a special place in the heart of Bendites. The artist spent two years living in Bend in the late ’90s and with his commercial success has become a living local legend. Last […]
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Creative Freedom
De La Soul returns with a new album, financed by crowdfunding
Upon the announcement of De La Soul’s upcoming performance at the 10 Barrel 10th Anniversary Party, everyone I talked to had a similar reaction. “Aw man! No way! De La Soul reminds me of high school.” Of course, as someone in her 30s, that’s the reaction one could expect. But nonetheless, De La Soul reminds […]
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Arts & Activism
The Slants take on the Supreme Court and fight oppression with dance rock
Portland-based synth-rockers The Slants recently took on their toughest performance yet. Instead of beckoning concertgoers to the dance floor, they took to the ground floor of the Supreme Court. The band, whose name comes as an act of re-appropriation of a demeaning term aimed at Asian Americans, was unable to register their name as a […]
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Feminine Growl
Anna Rose doesn’t conform to traditional stereotypes of the female—or male—rock star
In honor of the Women’s Issue, The Source staffers were polled on their favorite female musicians and singers of all time. Here’s a shout out to the lady leaders who’ve filled our album collections and been pioneers for women in music. When you lay eyes on Anna Rose, you may not instantly think, “I bet […]
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Love & Hate
SeepeopleS throw a thought-provoking party with strong emotions on recent
partner EPs and tour
At the end of my recent interview with SeepeopleS band leader Will Bradford, he mentioned that before me he’d spoken to Fox Radio News in St. Louis. Knowing that, it explains why, when I asked about the influences for their latest EP, “HATE,” he cautiously said, “Certainly what’s going on in the world today had […]
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Where Folk, Blues and Country Converge
Son Volt’s latest album pays tribute to American roots music
On its latest album, “Notes of Blue,” Son Volt lead singer Jay Farrar gives a big nod to the heroes and icons of American blues music. “It’s aiming for where folk and blues and county converge,” Farrar says. “There was the realization that blues were such an important part of early country music. Guys like […]
