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01/22/2022

Legendary independent record label Kill Rock Stars has turned 30.

OPB takes a look back at the imprint’s storied history and gets a peek into the optimistic future of rock.

The legendary indie record label passes the three decade mark and looks to the future of rock with renewed excitement.

07/17/2021

A deeply personal new recording from No-No Boy and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reexamines a neglected history and challenges what it means to be an American.

The deeply personal new recording reexamines a neglected history and challenges what it means to be an American.

07/10/2021

Sleater-Kinney are used to shaking things up. For decades now, the band has reshaped the tone of rock music with an ever-evolving sound.

But with their new album, they found themselves dealing with a lot of change, even by their standards.

The band faces down an uncertain future and embraces change with its new record.

06/26/2021

Black Belt Eagle Scout bandleader Katherine Paul shares a special guest DJ playlist inspired by a move home during this past year.

The Black Belt Eagle Scout bandleader shares a guest DJ playlist inspired by a move home.

06/12/2021

From modern indie rock to lo-fi funk from the 70s, Portland punk rock mainstay Kathy Foster covered a lot of territory in this guest DJ playlist.

Foster, a pillar of the Oregon punk rock music scene, puts her eclectic taste as a curator on full display in a special guest playlist created for OPB.

06/07/2021

On their new album "Arrows," RED FANG go to great lengths to melt your face off. That includes katana sword stunts and drumming in swimming pools.

From Japanese katana sword stunts to drumming in swimming pools, the Portland outfit goes to great lengths to blow your mind.

04/06/2021

This week's mix features new songs from Maria DeHart, Lord Huron, and Friedberg.

Kickstart the week with three new songs hand-picked for your playlist.

04/03/2021

Battling cancer during COVID-19, musician Jessica Boudreaux (of Summer Cannibals) is undergoing an artistic transformation while normalizing illness, treatment and recovery to a devoted group of online fans.

Jessica Boudreaux is undergoing an artistic transformation while normalizing illness, treatment and recovery to a devoted group of online fans.

03/27/2021

Eric D. Johnson’s band Fruit Bats has survived tragedy, neglect and the vagaries of the road. And now, he says things are just getting started.

Eric D. Johnson’s band has survived tragedy, neglect and the vagaries of the road. And now, he says things are just getting started.

03/08/2021

Hip-hop musician MOsley WOtta is pushing artistic boundaries and asking tough questions of his listeners and his community in the high desert of Central Oregon.

The Bend-based emcee is asking tough questions and pushing artistic boundaries in Central Oregon.

03/01/2021

OPB's Jerad Walker talked with Oregon native Kate Davis about her fascinating evolution from young jazz bassist and singer, reworking her creative landscape, and releasing a new album of songs by Daniel Johnston.

With her new album, “Strange Boy,” the songwriter completes a remarkable turnaround.

02/26/2021

A new month coming, and a new collection of music chosen by public radio music stations around the country.

Public radio music stations across the country share a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves this month, including music from Amythyst Kiah, Sofia Valdes, The Weather Station and more.

02/23/2021

So much freedom and joy in this Tiny Desk performance by Sampa The Great!

The poet, rapper and singer-songwriter joins us from Zambia for a visually stunning quarantine concert, part of Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

02/22/2021

New music for the start of the week, including a new song from the much-loved Portland singer of Ural Thomas & the Pain.

Begin your week with three new songs hand-picked for your playlist: Ashland band Slow Co**se, Portland soul singer Ural Thomas and the gifted songwriter Julien Baker.

02/22/2021

The Portland rock collective’s new release is an album for our times, filled with intense themes, conflicting emotions, incredible highs and crushing lows.

02/18/2021

The rapper, singer and songwriter performs four songs as part of Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

02/15/2021

Ice/snow day or no, we have new music for your playlist this week, from Hayley Williams, BOMBA ESTEREO, and Sir Sly.

Listen to three songs hand-picked to start your week.

02/10/2021

Filmed in stark black and white, Ndegeocello takes us on an intense trip across her catalog. Watch the R&B auteur's contribution to Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.