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Planetary Access Make First Contact With The Next Generation
Planetary Access Make First Contact With The Next Generation
Local hip-hop staples Sarah Violette & Myles Bullen joined forces to form the duo Planetary Access and have created something incredible
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Mar 6, 2020
New Old Port Home For Original Music
New Old Port Home For Original Music
After closing for the month of January, The Thirsty Pig reopened February 1st sporting some impressive renovations.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Mar 5, 2020
2019 Music Scene Trends Report — Maine
2019 Music Scene Trends Report — Maine
Last year saw a resurgence of DIY culture and smaller venues & more original music. We checked back in with members of the music community.
Caitlin Aine
Feb 25, 2020
Review: amiright?: “Lavender House”
Review: amiright?: “Lavender House”
Amiright does it again with a stellar indie-rock album just rough enough around the edges.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Jan 20, 2020
Review: Cadaverette: “A Farewell To Earthly Existence”
Review: Cadaverette: “A Farewell To Earthly Existence”
Beloved Portland mixed-metal heroes Cadaverette’s second album A Farewell To Earthly Existence is the portrait of death.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Jan 10, 2020
Maine-based feminist rockers Bait Bag announce Planned Parenthood fundraiser
Maine-based feminist rockers Bait Bag announce Planned Parenthood fundraiser
Bait Bag announce their new pro-choice anthem, “My Body, My Choice” to benefit Planned Parenthood of Northern New England.
Caitlin Aine
Jan 8, 2020
Interview Exclusive: Lyrics Born (Quannum MCs, Latyrx)
Interview Exclusive: Lyrics Born (Quannum MCs, Latyrx)
In anticipation of Bayside Bowl’s NYE Bash, I spoke with Lyrics Born, celebrated rapper & producer, as well as one half of duo Latyrx.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Dec 30, 2019
2019 New Year’s Eve Music Lineup: Ring in the New Year with Maine’s best music
2019 New Year’s Eve Music Lineup: Ring in the New Year with Maine’s best music
No matter how you plan on ringing in 2020 this Tuesday night, make sure music is part of your New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Caitlin Aine
Dec 28, 2019
Interview: Sean Bowman of El Malo & Port Gorges
Interview: Sean Bowman of El Malo & Port Gorges
We recently had the opportunity to grab a coffee & chat with El Malo’s versatile multi-instrumentalist, Sean Bowman.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Dec 26, 2019
Interview Exclusive: Blackalicious’ Gift of Gab
Interview Exclusive: Blackalicious’ Gift of Gab
In anticipation of Bayside Bowl’s NYE Bash featuring Quannum MCs, we reached out to celebrated Blackalicious MC, Gift of Gab.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Dec 24, 2019
Interview: SeepeopleS Give Back Hope Benefit Show
Interview: SeepeopleS Give Back Hope Benefit Show
On December 28th, Sun Tiki and SeepeopleS host a benefit event for two phenomenal local charities, Hope Acts and Dignity.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Dec 21, 2019
Video Premiere: H-H-H-Horse Masks!—Bait Bag: “Horses”
Video Premiere: H-H-H-Horse Masks!—Bait Bag: “Horses”
Showing off their range, North Haven feminist rock trio Bait Bag release their second music video, “Horses”
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Dec 18, 2019
2019 Christmas Live Music Lineup: Holiday cheer comes early to Maine
2019 Christmas Live Music Lineup: Holiday cheer comes early to Maine
From Biddeford to Bangor, jazz symphony to jam band funk, Maine is full of Holiday cheer.
Caitlin Aine
Dec 12, 2019
Stephanie Fogg and her band celebrate blues iconSusan Tedeschi
Stephanie Fogg and her band celebrate blues iconSusan Tedeschi
Maine based Blues and Soul artist, Stephanie Fogg, will perform a live tribute concert of Susan Tedeschi classics.
Caitlin Aine
Dec 11, 2019
New Music: Capisic Releases Debut Self-Titled EP
New Music: Capisic Releases Debut Self-Titled EP
As a band, Capisic creates a brilliant retrospective in the evolution of ’90s punk rock.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Nov 25, 2019
Interview: Brooke Binion opens up about her year feeling theWorst
Interview: Brooke Binion opens up about her year feeling theWorst
theWorst return to the Portland music scene after a year of tumultuous highs and lows.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Nov 19, 2019
New Music: TRAWL: “Vertigo”
New Music: TRAWL: “Vertigo”
Maine metal act, TRAWL, has just released their latest single ‘Vertigo’
Cait Salzberg
Nov 1, 2019
Autumn Anthem — Jeff Beam: “Stephen King”
Autumn Anthem — Jeff Beam: “Stephen King”
In anticipation of Jeff Beam’s eponymous third full-length self-titled studio album— “Stephen King” is a perfect teaser.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Oct 30, 2019
Video Premiere: Bait Bag: “Tear Me In Two”
Video Premiere: Bait Bag: “Tear Me In Two”
Classic rock and roll with nods to punk and a knowing wink at the riot grrrl movement.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Oct 4, 2019
Great Things Take Time — Talons Of Spring: “These Little Quakes”
Great Things Take Time — Talons Of Spring: “These Little Quakes”
If I have seen a little further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Oct 4, 2019
How to Survive the Robot Apocalypse- Captured! By Robots are Coming to Portland
How to Survive the Robot Apocalypse- Captured! By Robots are Coming to Portland
Calling All Hardcore Fans & Novelty Seekers Alike
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Oct 2, 2019
Introducing Music News
Introducing Music News
Our most requested feature is finally here. Today we’re extremely thrilled to announce Music News!
Sterling Salzberg
Sep 28, 2019
“Not Another Love Song”- Kristina Kentigian Speaks On Getting Over It
“Not Another Love Song”- Kristina Kentigian Speaks On Getting Over It
Opening with catchy, ethereal chimes Kristina Kentigian’s new single is chardonnay in a bubble bath for your headphones.
Olive Twombly-Hussey
Sep 22, 2019
Coffee By Design has a rad new partner
Coffee By Design has a rad new partner
One small step for Rad Plaid, one huge step for Portland’s local music scene!
Sterling Salzberg
Aug 27, 2019
Jenny Lou Drew receives best in state nomination in New England Music Awards, on the heels of her…
Jenny Lou Drew receives best in state nomination in New England Music Awards, on the heels of her…
Recently nominated in the Best In State for Maine category of the 2019 New England Music Awards, Drew’s music has been in regular rotation.
Cait Salzberg
Aug 6, 2019
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