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  1. St. Vincent’s daddy problems

    The musician’s new record is a throwback to 1970s grit and glamour – while addressing her white-collar criminal father who was recently released from prison Unlikely as it seems, we have The Daily Mail to thank for “Daddy’s Home,” Annie Clark’s seventh al ...

    30 Jun 2021 - Jared Richards

  2. Author Emilly Prado: ‘As long as you’re writing, you’re a writer’

    The Portland journalist and DJ talks to Street Roots about her new collection of personal essays, ‘Funeral for Flaca’ SUMMER READS:  Book recommendations from Street Roots' staff, vendors, volunteers, kids and friends. How do different facets of your ...

    23 Jun 2021 - Janey Wong

  3. Dave Grohl: ‘Music has always been about life’

    In a letter to his younger self, the musician opens up about his childhood memories, playing with Paul McCartney and Kurt Cobain, and just how much he loves his mom Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl pens a letter to his younger self as part of the series b ...

    17 Feb 2021 - Jane Graham

  4. David Byrne: U.S. was ‘ripped in half’ during Vietnam War — like it is now

    In a letter to his younger self, the Talking Heads frontman reflects on his music, politics and his activism As a shy teen, David Byrne wondered whether he’d find his crowd. He was born in Scotland, but moved with his parents, first to Canada and then to ...

    3 Feb 2021 - Adrian Lobb

  5. What inspires Eric Earley

    The Bardo philosophy is ingrained in the Blitzen Trapper frontman’s music, and his new career in homeless services has influenced his writing and his artwork B litzen Trapper hasn’t played a show in 2020, which makes them pretty much like every other arti ...

    30 Dec 2020 - Jason Cohen

  6. The soundtrack to a revolution: Hip-hop plays an important role in Portland protests

    Local artists and music curators discuss the beats Portland’s Black Lives Matter movement is marching to A few short months ago, the streets of Portland were eerily quiet, subdued by the uncertainty of COVID-19’s sudden grip on the globe. Now, Portland is ...

    4 Aug 2020 - Donovan M. Smith

  7. In an era of social distancing, Portland musicians find alternatives to performing live

    Musicians, promoters and venues are getting mixed results with attempts at reaching audiences online Months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down most of Oregon, two musicians stood on stage, playing live music. Portland hip hop artists Mic Capes and D ...

    26 Jul 2020 - Anthony King

  8. Violinist transformed hostility into beauty at vigil for Elijah McClain

    Jeff Hughes, a professional musician, explains how he calmed tensions between police and protesters in the Colorado town where police killed the young Black man AURORA, Colo. — For 30 minutes, it looked as if the vigil for Elijah McClain would be remember ...

    14 Jul 2020 - Giles Clasen

  9. As pandemic ravages Portland music industry, what will happen to independent venues?

    Some fear that if they don’t get financial support, national corporations will swoop in to take their place When the Music Stops  Gig workers among Portland’s many independent venues are struggling to secure relief. Many also find themselves at a crossroa ...

    15 Jun 2020 - Anthony King

  10. For gig workers in the Portland music scene, jobless benefits are elusive

    Changes at the Oregon Employment Department might finally provide an avenue for relief during the pandemic When the Music Stops  Gig workers among Portland’s many independent venues are struggling to secure relief. Many also find themselves at a crossroad ...

    12 Jun 2020 - Anthony King

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