Accompanist Paul Evansmith talks music, dance, value of improvisation
Courtesy of Paul Evansmith Paul Evansmith has been accompanying dance classes at Lewis & Clark for over 10 years. Evansmith, who studied at California State University Long …
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Alex G blesses Portland with new album tracks
Growing popularity of singer-songwriter leaves longtime fans nostalgic for intimate house show performances Rachelle Binder / The Mossy Log Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Alex G, formerly (Sandy) Alex G, …
Interview with indie musician Left at London
A year after the release of her debut album, Nat Puff talks inspiration, mental health, upcoming EP Sofia Reeves / The Mossy Log It seems that Left …
Concert superlatives: 6 reviews of music’s return
Chronicles of ups, downs of many 2022 concerts including Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, 100 gecs, The Ophelias YOU HAVE HEARD of high school yearbook superlatives. Now, get …
PioLog Editor Picks for Fighting Off Post-Graduation Anxieties
*shels – “Butterflies (on Luci’s Way)” I love all the work that supergroup *shels produces, but “Butterflies (On Luci’s Way)” is still the song that I go …
Duster Returns to Orbit after 18-Year Hiatus
IN THE MIDDLE of indie rock band Duster’s sold-out show at Mississippi Studios last January, founding member Clay Parton asked the audience whether they ever feel a …
Iceage continues busy year with new single
By Ben Weinstein Iceage probably doesn’t want me writing about them; at the very least they’d be wary, and rightfully so. Since the Danish band released their …
The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Adore,” two decades later
By Brendan Nagle To listen back to The Smashing Pumpkins’ bizarre fourth album “Adore” is to hear a band at a crossroads. Prior to its release 20 …
Dean Blunt’s latest album is a mysterious hit
By Ben Weinstein Before Kanye took to Tidal and began the “Life of Pablo” rollout, London-based enigma Dean Blunt was notorious for altering (and often deleting) previously …
Paul McCartney returns with new album
By Jack Conroy In 1958 Paul McCartney wrote the soon-to-be Beatles smash hit single “Love Me Do.” Sixty years, 13 Beatles albums, seven Wings albums, and 24 …
Yves Tumor amazes listeners on latest album
By Roshan Bhatia The newest release from producer and singer Yves Tumor, “Safe In The Hands of Love” is his strongest project yet, one that takes inspiration …