Story, photos and videos by: Kurt Johnson Lose Yr Mind Fest 7 is a Portland, Oregon produced music festival that promotes and supports both local and national artists. The fest accomplishes this by partnering with companies based in Oregon. The idea is to cultivate the artistic and musical communities in multiple venues and showcasing some of Portland’s favorite musical talents.…
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London Down Creates The Late 80s and 90s Alt Rock Sound
London Down Dreamcrusher San Jose, California band London Down has released a new EP Dreamcrusher packed with 90s styled alternative rock with pre-grunde ethos and catchy melodies. London Down has member Steve Hartsoe as singer and guitarist and Chris Carbone on bass. The two are known for playing together in The Raging Marys. The Raging Marys released their first album…
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MR. ELEVATOR ELEVATES THE CROWD AT PORTLAND’S HISTORIC CRYSTAL BALLROOM
On Friday night, September 10th, 2021 at Portland, Oregon’s historic McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom, Mr. Elevator opened for the The Osees and rocked, grooved and swayed the full ballroom with their unusual blend of psyche rock, keyboard and synth blends with no guitars.
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THE SHIVAS SELL-OUT THE DOUG FIR LOUNGE
On September 9th, 2021, The Shivas appeared at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon headlining a three-band show. The place was packed with around two hundred and fifty avid fans.
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“The Ashes” Inspire: Alex E.T.
August 29, 2021. Los Angeles, CA The gentle jangle announces the entry of the Renaissance Parlor. There are no casual shoppers at Coventry Village’s Renaissance Parlor – only the coolly serious in search of pristine paisley, faded denim, and worn leather. Tidy displays of autographed records and rock fliers complete the space as the Velvets drift off into the ether…
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Black Satori’s New 7″ Vinyl from Echodelick Records
"Black Satori has released a new 7" single of heavy-ish garage-psych on Echodelik Records."
