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Tiny Ruins’ Olympic Girls

Hollie Fullbrook has an arresting, husky alto that makes her singing stand out immediately. Add that to her multi-faceted songwriting talents and a New Zealand “accent” that’s going to sound pretty exotic to American ears, and Olympic Girls, her first … Continue reading

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Nick Jaina’s The Beanstalks That Have Brought Us Here Are Gone

Nick Jaina is showing signs of being one of the most prolific of Portland, Oregon’s many prolific independent musicians. Already in 2011 he has put out a free download album Sleeping On The Covers that features songs by other artists … Continue reading

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Blind Pilot’s 3 Rounds and a Sound

For some reason Blind Pilot stayed below my radar in 2008; otherwise, their debut album 3 Rounds and a Sound would have been near the top of my Best-Of list. Don’t you make the mistake. Listen to Blind Pilot now … Continue reading

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