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The Motet is an all-star-studded funk, jazz and Afrobeat band out of Denver, Colo. The members have gone through various looks over the years, with the latest lineup putting out a brilliant funk record called “Death or Devotion.” It seriously sounds like a time machine – one powered by dance, anyway. Lead singer Lyle Divinsky […]
Some might say Playboy Manbaby is a silly name for a band, or for anything, really. But maybe that’s the point? That’s something Robbie Pfeffer, lead singer of Playboy Manbaby, makes note of about himself and the Phoenix music scene. It’s more of a happy-to-be-here type of situation. You’ll notice that in the theatrical punk […]
Portland’s high-octane bluegrass band, Cascade Crescendo, will be releasing its sophomore album, “Chasing The Sun,” Feb. 15. Made up of Hunter White (guitar), Taylor Skiles (upright bass), Aden Beck (mandolin) and Harrison Olk on banjo, the guys really brought it this time around and are prepping for a stretch of release shows. The sun is […]
Society has made some significant strides when it comes to talking about mental health. While there has been improvement, the discussion about it in art communities might still be lacking. Elijah Goodall of This Island Earth would like to see it become more open, and he and his friends have plans for helping accomplish that. […]
What started as a one-man band by Robbie Hunter has grown into much, much more. Now assembled with the skills of Pat Howard (drums) and John Coughlin (guitar), Magic City Hippies have moved from the bars of Miami (paid in free beer, I’m told) to playing festivals on their bucket list like Bonnaroo and Electric […]
If you were trying to get someone into bluegrass today, recommending this band or their recent album would probably be a solid start. The Infamous Stringdusters became Grammy winners in 2018 for the album, “Laws Of Gravity.” The Stringdusters work to bring a fresh take to bluegrass and try to push their musical boundaries. Even […]
There’s a cliché about life and open doors, and in a sense, it’s kind of true. At least that’s something Tom Malach, guitar player in the alternative rock band, Garcia Peoples, is becoming more aware of following the release of their debut album, “Cosmic Cash.” We sat down with Malach to talk about the album, […]
Following a collision in their biodiesel bus in 2016, Anna Moss and Joel Ludford were on a track of recovery. Not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually as well. The Arkansas duo has since then moved through those challenges and is ready to start putting out the best music they’ve ever made as the […]
A bunch of dudes jamming out in the wilderness just feels like Bend, doesn’t it? And that’s exactly what local band Night Channels did with its debut single’s music video. In the video for “03,” you’ll find Night Channels deep in the brush, on the roof and just generally looking cool while shredding on guitar in […]
Hometown rockers Larry and His Flask are prepped to take over the Domino Room New Year’s Eve. You can’t go wrong jamming out with some local favorites to start the new year, and there isn’t anything else the guys would rather be doing, either. “It’s great to be home and playing music,” says member Kirk […]
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