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Tag: music essay

On Why Bands Break Up — and Get Back Together

Music
By Christian McAlhaney | November 30, 2016
By Christian McAlhaney | November 30, 2016

On Why Bands Break Up — and Get Back Together

Christian McAlhaney talks Acceptance’s reunion.

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

Music
By Hutch Harris | November 28, 2016
By Hutch Harris | November 28, 2016

Hutch Harris’ Tools for Touring

The Thermals front man offers up a starter kit for touring bands.

Here’s What Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) Learned from Billie Holiday

Music
By Tom Maxwell | November 22, 2016
By Tom Maxwell | November 22, 2016

Here’s What Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) Learned from Billie Holiday

The musician compares two versions of one Holiday song.

How Summer Camp Prepared Me for Tour

Music
By Greta Morgan | November 15, 2016
By Greta Morgan | November 15, 2016

How Summer Camp Prepared Me for Tour

Greta Morgan (Springtime Carnivore) talks sleeping in weird places, rejection and leeches.

Green Gatorade, Answering Machines and Gratitude: My Memories of Leonard Cohen

Music
By Craig Zobel | November 11, 2016
By Craig Zobel | November 11, 2016

Green Gatorade, Answering Machines and Gratitude: My Memories of Leonard Cohen

Film director Craig Zobel pays tribute to Leonard Cohen by sharing stories of his encounters with the era-defining singer-songwriter.

We Need Art Now, More Than Ever

Music
By Tom Maxwell | November 11, 2016
By Tom Maxwell | November 11, 2016

We Need Art Now, More Than Ever

Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) urges artists to keep creating under President Trump.

On Rejecting the Notion of Catfighting in the Musical Boys’ Club

Music
By Jessica Boudreaux | November 8, 2016
By Jessica Boudreaux | November 8, 2016

On Rejecting the Notion of Catfighting in the Musical Boys’ Club

Jessica Boudreaux (Summer Cannibals) won’t scrap for your approval.

Making Music in the Wake of Balance and Composure’s Nearly Fatal Van Crash

Music
By Bailey Van Ellis | November 4, 2016
By Bailey Van Ellis | November 4, 2016

Making Music in the Wake of Balance and Composure’s Nearly Fatal Van Crash

Bailey Van Ellis talks the band’s first pre-crash release.

Writing About Brian Wilson in 2016

Music
By Chad Peck | November 2, 2016
By Chad Peck | November 2, 2016

Writing About Brian Wilson in 2016

Chad Peck (Kestrels) talks seeing a living legend live.

Fear and Loathing in Southeast Portland, Halloween 2002

Music
By Hutch Harris | October 26, 2016
By Hutch Harris | October 26, 2016

Fear and Loathing in Southeast Portland, Halloween 2002

Hutch Harris (the Thermals) shares a tour horror story.

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