Have you heard the new Stephen Malkmus album? If you were into indie rock in the '90s, you might be familiar with a band called Pavement. Jerad Walker of OPB music reminded us that Pavement was led... Emily Fox
One of the best new songs from Portland you haven’t heard yet The complex and ever-changing time signatures of Sama Dams' new song “Pockets” almost feels more appropriate for a jazz trio. “But it’s still pop [music... Emily Fox
Weekend recap: Jeff Bezos' fridge, Childish Gambino's new single Bill Radke discusses the stories that had people buzzing over the weekend, from a tweet by Jeff Bezos, to the new single from Childish Gambino. Our... Bill Radke
This band will make you want to roadtrip to Canada Each Friday, Morning Edition host Emily Fox checks in on new music in the Pacific Northwest. This week she talks with Grant Lawrence, host and producer... Emily Fox
Learning to let go with actor Alan Cumming Bill Radke talks to actor Alan Cumming about home, becoming American, identity and learning to let go. Amina Al-Sadi
Stupidity is universal - that's why we're all brothers and sisters, says Africa's premier diva Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo’s career as a musician began at six years old, singing into the dark. But with her new cover of the Talking Heads’... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Seattle musician tells his story of childhood sexual assault through music Ben Doerr is a sailboat charter captain by summer and a songwriter in Seattle’s cold and rainy months as leader of the band St. Paul de Vence. “I write... Emily Fox
I watched 132 videos to find the best local bands in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest It’s time to throw away the objective journalist hat for a moment and put on my completely-biased, music-loving shoes, because the submissions are in... Emily Fox
The chameleon sounds of Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra KUOW’s Morning Edition host, Emily Fox has been taking time on Fridays to check in on music coming out of the Pacific Northwest. This week she spoke... Emily Fox
Check out these emerging PNW bands (even if they are Canadian) The CBC has been in search of Canada's best undiscovered musical talent, so they held their annual Searchlight contest. Artists submit their music and... Emily Fox
