Reclaiming Rock ‘n’ Roll: An Interview with Will Hoge

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Will Hoge discusses his career and newest album, The Wreckage.

Reclaiming Rock 'n' Roll: An Interview with Will Hoge

Audioholic Media’s Favorite Albums of 2009

The official and requisite list of Audioholic Media’s favorite albums from aught nine.

<em>Audioholic Media</em>'s Favorite Albums of 2009

Festivals: Musicfest NW 2009

Musicfest NW came to town to dominate the Portland music scene for (nearly) a week.

Festivals: Musicfest NW 2009
Festivals: Monolith 2009

Festivals: Monolith 2009

Monolith brought the rain and the rock for their 2009 festival in the Red Rocks Amphitheatre of Morrison, Colorado.

Festivals: Outside Lands 2009

Festivals: Outside Lands 2009

There were no reports of devastating weather, tragic deaths, or even threats on national security at 2009’s Outside Lands Festival.

Contest: Ernie Halter

Contest: Ernie Halter

What’s a contest without a winner? We wouldn’t know, because we have a winner! Cross your fingers because it could be you! Also, Ernie gives us a video of drums day in the studio.

Ernie Halter Gives Us A Tour of Mix One Studios

Ernie Halter Gives Us A Tour of Mix One Studios

In the second studio video journal documenting the recording of Ernie Halter’s third studio album, the singer-songwriter gives us a tour of his workspace before he heads out to a church to do some piano tracking.

<em>Strict Joy</em>, The Swell Season

Strict Joy, The Swell Season

You could almost call Strict Joy, the new LP from the Swell Season, an album out of time, dwelling in steep ’70s soul while sounding thoroughly modern in production and songcraft.

<em>Aim and Ignite</em>, fun.

Aim and Ignite, fun.

After months of lyric deciphering through various YouTube videos and the occasional unveiling of a demo (beginning with a sorta-muffled version of “Benson Hedges”) on their MySpace page, the anticipation of fun.’s debut album has mounted and paid off in the form of Aim & Ignite.

Metric Play the Crystal Ballroom in Portland

Metric Play the Crystal Ballroom in Portland

Metric brought their hot and sweaty pop-rock show to the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon and subjected lead singer Emily Haines to much ogling and gawking from a diverse crowd of devout Emily Haines followers.

Bobby Long Plays Tonic Lounge in Portland

Bobby Long Plays Tonic Lounge in Portland

Bobby Long made his second trip to Portland during his seemingly endless worldwide tour. We love him, so we stopped by to say hello and swoon with the rest of the girls in the audience.

“Blowin’ In the Wind,” a cover by Timothy Walker

Timothy Walker covers Bob Dylan’s classic, “Blowin’ In the Wind.”

“Don’t Let Go,” by Ayda

To express her feelings about a certain situation, Ayda went above and beyond the call of duty and wrote a song. Then she made a video for it.

February 4, 2010

St. Vincent Releases Video For "Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood" (Feat. ThunderAnt)

image ThunderAnt make an appearance in the latest St. Vincent video. Let the awkward moments begin! We also have a list of tour dates so you can catch Annie Clark live in concert.
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February 2, 2010

Album Reviews: Recap 2010

image Album reviews have returned! We review albums from Eels, Joey Ryan, Surfer Blood, Beach House and Charlotte Gainsbourg. So indie! So hip! So reviewy! Welcome back, Josh!
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February 1, 2010

fun. Announce the Release of "At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)" Single on 7" Vinyl

image fun. are gearing up to release their single, “At Least I’m Not as Sad (As I Used To Be),” on (clear!) vinyl and are heading out on a nationwide tour with Jack's Mannequin.
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January 28, 2010

New Video: Local Natives, “Airplanes”

image Though none of the band members are actually in the video, the members of Local Natives packed up their best portraits and ventured to your grandma’s house to shoot the video for their latest single, “Airplanes.”
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January 27, 2010

Yeasayer Offer "O.N.E" as Free Single

image Yeasayer are giving you "O.N.E" for free. You can also pre-order Odd Blood and get an immediate download of the album so you don't have to wait until the official release date.
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The Temper Trap Announce Dates For 2010 North American Tour

image The Temper Trap are getting ready for spring by setting up a number of dates for their new North American Tour.
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January 26, 2010

Mumford and Sons Announce US Release Date for Sigh No More

image Though their upcoming North American shows are sold out, Mumford and Sons have announced the official American release date of their debut album, Sigh No More.
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These United States Release Dates For West Coast Tour

image These United States are taking a small tour out West and hitting a lot of great cities along the way with Stockholm Syndrome.
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January 25, 2010

Citizen Cope To Release The Rainwater LP on RainWater Recordings

image Citizen Cope debuts The Rainwater LP on March 2nd through new record label, RainWater Recordings.
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Cymbals Eat Guitars Announce Openers For US Spring Tour

image Cymbals Eat Guitars are gearing up for their headlining spring tour. To keep homesickness to a minimum, they're bringing their neighbors along for the ride.
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January 23, 2010

Free Music: Boomsnake

image It's that time again for some free music! This week we're bringing you "Sample Demolition" from Boomsnake's Re/vision EP.
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January 20, 2010

Official 2010 Coachella Lineup

image The days to Coachella are winding down. With the official lineup announced, you can start planning your music festival itinerary!
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January 19, 2010

Contest: Ernie Halter

image What's a contest without a winner? We wouldn't know, because we have a winner! Cross your fingers because it could be you!
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January 18, 2010

Marry A Thief Call It Quits

image In their first band update of the new year, Marry A Thief have announced that they will be playing their final show as a band this weekend in South Carolina. Sad news.
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Ernie Halter Gives Us A Tour of Mix One Studios

image In the second studio video journal documenting the recording of Ernie Halter's third studio album, the singer-songwriter gives us a tour of his workspace before he heads out to a church to do some piano tracking.
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