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Aminé navigates complex worlds on his new album ‘Limbo’
The Oregon native chats about his 'brutally honest' sophomore release, Portland protests, and the influential Sunday morning soundtrack of his childhood.
On her new album ‘Temple,’ Thao gives absolutely everything she’s got
The Get Down Stay Down bandleader discusses her fearless new record and the serious and sometimes unreasonable demands of her chosen career.
Monday Mix: Black Pumas, Cardioid, Dylan Cartlidge
Listen to three new songs just added to the opbmusic broadcast.
Frankie Simone releases cathartic, dance-pop debut album Friday
The Portland pop artist releases a complex, hook-laden record this week, about navigating non-monogamy in marriage.
Statue of lauded rocker Chris Cornell vandalized in Seattle
A life-sized statue of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has been vandalized outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle.
75 years after bombings, Tri-Cities musician’s album explores complicated Hanford history
Walking into the vast B Reactor chamber at the Hanford Site , Tri-Cities musician Denin Koch felt the pull of history and innovation. “It’s like the...
Talking to ants with Secret Drum Band’s Lisa Schonberg
Lisa Schonberg on juggling life as a musician and entomologist, native bee habitats, ant acoustics and the new Secret Drum Band record "Chuva."
Oregon Symphony Takes A Bow, Cancels Concerts Until 2021
The Oregon Symphony has announced the cancellation of all in-person concerts and events through the end of the year because of COVID-19.
A vigil for a Black violinist who died too young
Nearly a hundred string musicians convened in North Portland to issue a musical call for justice for a violinist who died before his time.
Battle Hymns: From Founders To Today, Protest Music Is American Music
From Yankee Doodle to viral TikTok video remixes, protest music has a deep and rich history in our country. Protest music is American music.