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Seemingly out of nowhere, Computer At Sea‘s Galen Richmond just wrote to let us know that his brand new album, Palace of the Lightbulbs, is now available online for name-your-own-price via Bandcamp. It’s great to finally hear these songs that have been live staples for so long in finished, recorded form. The vinyl edition of the album will be available in late April. Computer At Sea currently has two Portland shows coming up: Friday, March 11 opening for Dan Deacon at SPACE Gallery, and Tuesday, March 15 at The Apohadion with The Shortsleeves and The Gloaming.
Mckeensstreet Music is a Portland-based label with a small but growing roster of acts across the country (you are likely well-acquainted with their arguably most well-known group, Brenda) and they’ve been smart with promotion through free album downloads. Today, they released Bloodline Totem Poles, the debut album from Horse Thief, aka Chad Chamberlain. Fans of Yo La Tengo, Elliott Smith, Grizzly Bear’s Horn Of Plenty, and tape hiss will love these recordings and I highly recommend checking them out. Go here to get the download. Watch a video for album closer “Die Young” below. Check out Horse Thief on Facebook, and read the Horse Thief blog. Oh hey, Metal Feathers kinda put out a new, free Go see them for just $2 at Port City on 2/15 with Spouse.
This Thursday, February 3, at Flask Lounge (117 Spring Street, Portland). The free, 21+ party starts at 8pm, and you’ll get to celebrate with the musicians and get warmed up in time for the 3rd round of local music randomness happening on February 19th at SPACE Gallery. Read on for music from 5 of the bands created during last year’s 48HRMF: Vaxxene, Jefferson Slaveship, Cloven Dozer, Sister Rita, and the Eric Brackett Music Group. Unfortunately the band I was most excited about at the concert, Roy G Biv, didn’t get around to releasing an EP like the others. Read on…
In case you somehow missed one of the most fun local albums of the year, now is your chance to grab the Rattlesnakes’ Spread For The Wide Eagle for free. Not sure it’s worth the price (which can actually be whatever you want – and it’s certainly worth more than $0)? Give it a few spins before committing, all right here. Wesley Hartley, of Dead End Armory (who are, I believe, on hiatus), has quietly released a free, 10-song solo acoustic album through his art website. The album, Quiver Spoked Largely Eyed, can be downloaded (one track at a time unless you upgrade your account) from here. Catch him live at SPACE Gallery in December opening for AA Bondy or at the Dog and Pony Show DVD release show!  Album art by Jason Gorcoff Dilly Dilly is one of those Portland musicians who you need to know. We featured her recently (for the Tower Of Song Fest) but this week there’s cause for celebration and a reminder: she’s just released a full length album called Of Art And Intention which you can download for free from her website. The album features some pretty spectacular guest musicians and engineers: Alias, Spencer Albee, Sontiago, Jason Ingalls, and Fresh Kils. Artwork is by Jason Gorcoff. Though the album is free, donations are being accepted and are highly encouraged. |
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