Lyrics Born has earned several “first” titles over the years. He takes the title of first Asian-American solo rapper to release a greatest hits record and perform at major festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza. Now, he also stands as the first Asian-American solo rapper to release a 10th album. This milestone comes as a great […]
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Fascination with the Unknown
New York-based fusion rockers TAUK explore artificial intelligence at a Halloween show
When Halloween falls in the middle of the week, like it does this year, it means Bend goes big—expanding the tricks and musical treats to the weekends both before and after the spookiest day of the year. This year, for those willing to brave the mid-week hangover, TAUK brings a rock-meets-funk fusion to Volcanic Theatre […]
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Your Fav Bands
Get to know the bands that make up the local music scene
In honor of the Local Music Issue, we’ve created this handy list of the local musicians you can check out in Bend. Did we miss someone? Email anne@bendsource.com to get on our local music radar! Allan Byer Project — Americana. Alovitamin — Eclectic rock. AM Clouds — Indie rock. a.m. interstate — Southern rock. Appaloosa […]
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Get out!
All the shows that should be on your radar this summer
MAY May 24 | JMEAST, Savage Watson, Amity Kane, Just Joe, Ese Chango, Stevee Hutch | Hip-Hop | The Capitol | Indoor May 24 | Leadbetter Band Birthday Jam | Rock | The Commons | Outdoor May 25 | Lassen & Kerry | Folk | Dudley’s Bookshop | Indoor May 25 | Bony Chanterelle | Rock […]
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Is Rock Dead?
The R&B/hip-hop genre surpassed rock as the No.1 musical genre over the past year. What does that mean for rock ‘n’ roll mainstays?
The news of rock’s death may have been greatly exaggerated in years past, but an unprecedented rash of retirements and a downward sales spiral have now reached the point where all bets are off. Over the past two months, seven multi-platinum rock acts have declared that their next tours will be their last. There’s Paul […]
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Legends Never Die
R.A. The Rugged Man will melt your face
When it comes to hip-hop legends, far too many have passed on. No doubt, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac or Big L would find lots to rhyme about in 2016 and 2017. I bet 2Pac, for one, would have some pretty powerful things to say about a Trump presidency. Unfortunately we’ll never have a chance to find […]
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God Loves Ugly
Atmosphere is on the horizon
Sean Daley (AKA Slug) changed my life when I was 21 years old. I was a rock kid, mostly into Built to Spill, Nirvana and Radiohead, but when I heard Atmosphere’s “Lucy Ford” (2001) for the first time I knew that hip-hop music was the gospel and I wanted to spread the good word. Daley […]
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All in the Game
Rapper TOPE comes to Bend
Portland-born rapper/producer Anthony “Tope” Anderson is on the way up. Since his debut in 2010, he has collaborated with some of the best names in hip-hop music including Abstract Rude, Scarub, Myka 9 and Slum Village. He’s shared the stage with names like Aesop Rock, Talib Kweli, Run the Jewels, Black Milk and Digable Planets. […]
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Our Picks 11/5-11/11
thursday 5 Mac Miller HIP HOP—Mac Miller has been an underrated rapper for years, while also never letting himself be pigeonholed into what he rhymes about. As his albums have progressively matured over the years, his beats and flows have only been getting stronger and his lyrics have just been getting tighter. Fans of hip-hop […]
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Rapping Ain’t Easy
Mac Miller wishes the world good morning
Pittsburgh son Mac Miller has had an interesting career trajectory as a rapper in a very short amount of time. The 23-year old might only have three studio albums, but with almost a dozen mixtapes to his name, he is one of the most prolific emcees of the 21st century. With some of the biggest […]
