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Vocal Points: In Perfect Harmony

posted: January 8, 2012

Let’s face it, much of popular music these days is cookie-cutter stuff”melodies that are easy to sing along to with mediocre lyrical content and little to no emphasis or inclusion of the intricate vocal harmonies…
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Exclusive Q&A: Blitzen Trapper Talk Americana

posted: October 25, 2011

Though they were blessed with an enormous amount of hype from online tastemakers after their first few albums, Portland-based Blitzen Trapper haven’t succumbed to the “Best New Music” curse that often haunts buzz bands that…
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Statue of Liberty Vs. Bon Iver

posted: September 17, 2011

Bon Iver seems to be everywhere these days. Whether he’s singing on a Kanye West album or debuting at Number 2 on the Billboard Charts, Justin Vernon’s folk project that started in a cabin in…
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Download July Editor Picks For Free On Facebook

posted: July 3, 2011

Despite what Florence and The Machine may say, the dog days aren’t over just yet.  In fact, they’re just beginning.  With the summer heat coming on in full force, it’s the perfect time for a…
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Your Summer Playlist Has Arrived!

posted: June 2, 2011

It’s official, summer’s here”time to kick out the jams. It’s no surprise that with great weather comes great tunes, and we’ve got plenty on OurStage. With this in mind, we’re launching the Rock ‘n’ Popsicles…
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Needle in the Haystack: Chris Pureka

posted: November 29, 2010

This week’s Needle in the Haystack artist can often be found in the Top 10 of multiple OurStage channels including folk, acoustic, and solo performance. A lot of artists claim to be a breath of fresh air…
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