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

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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

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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

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By Hutch Harris | October 26, 2016

Fear and Loathing in Southeast Portland, Halloween 2002

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

How Twitter Got My Band Signed

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By Karl Kuehn | October 24, 2016

How Twitter Got My Band Signed

Karl Kuehn (Museum Mouth) makes a case for everyone’s favorite chaotic evil: social media.

You Will Never Make a Masterpiece

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By Kishi Bashi | October 21, 2016

You Will Never Make a Masterpiece

Kishi Bashi has some wisdom for young bands.

“Fuck Donald Trump”: Obama, Music and Missing 2008

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By Clara Bizna$$ | October 19, 2016

“Fuck Donald Trump”: Obama, Music and Missing 2008

Claire Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) reflects on elections past and present — via music.

What I Learned on What Might Be the Longest Book Tour Ever

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By Nick Jaina | October 18, 2016

What I Learned on What Might Be the Longest Book Tour Ever

Nick Jaina learned to go smaller while pursing a very big idea.

Trump’s Recent Comments About Sexual Assault Had Juliana Hatfield Reaching for Her Valium

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By Juliana Hatfield | October 13, 2016

Trump’s Recent Comments About Sexual Assault Had Juliana Hatfield Reaching for Her Valium

The musician flashbacked to a dark thing once said about her by a man in power.

Death By Audio’s Doc Inspires Us to Move Forward as We Look Back

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By John Colpitts | October 12, 2016

Death By Audio’s Doc Inspires Us to Move Forward as We Look Back

John Colpitts (Oneida, Kid Millions) examines Brooklyn DIY through Goodbye Brooklyn: The Story of Death By Audio.

Bad Perms, Yellow Fever Dreams and Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling in Pop

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By Charlene Kaye | October 5, 2016

Bad Perms, Yellow Fever Dreams and Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling in Pop

Charlene Kaye (KAYE, San Fermin) talks Asian American visibility in the music industry.