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Artist behind “Vagablonde” to perform in Ashland

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 Connor ThompsonCommunity, Entertainment, Music, Nightlife

On Saturday, June 1, 21 year old singer-songwriter Piper Hays is scheduled to perform at The Black Sheep Pub in Ashland, Oregon. Hays is performing in support of her recently released debut album, titled Vagablonde. Recorded at the historic Sam…

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Vampire Weekend’s 4th album explores new territory

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Connor ThompsonCommunity, Entertainment, Music, Opinion

In the sphere of indie music, you’d be hard pressed to find a more historically polarizing band than Vampire Weekend. Their eponymous debut album accrued critical acclaim from dozens of publications, and soared to the 17th spot on the Billboard…

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Artist Carsie Blanton on new music, sexuality, and capitalism

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Connor ThompsonBusiness, Community, Entertainment, Music

There’s no better introduction to the world of Carsie Blanton than through her music video for her song “Jacket.” It’s lurid, kinetic, brimming with erotic energy- and most of all– it’s a damn fun time. After speaking with Blanton, it…

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Life Metal Receives 4/5 Stars

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Connor ThompsonColumns, Entertainment, Music

Life Metal, the new studio album from Seattle, Washington based drone outfit Sunn O))), stands as yet another diverse offering in the band’s eclectic discography. Crackling with volcanic energy, the album is aptly named; the hour-long journey throughout Life Metal…

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“Free Spirit” album: Catchy but unmemorable

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Connor ThompsonCommunity, Entertainment, Music

Like many of his contemporaries, R&B artist Khalid is an artist of the music streaming era. As a teenager, Khalid began his career by posting music to Soundcloud. In 2016, his debut single “Location” burst onto the pop music scene…

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Punk Band Jock Tears to play IPub on West Coast tour

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Connor ThompsonCampus, Community, Entertainment, Music, News, Opinion

Jock Tears, a self-described “sensitive, sporty & sassy” microtonal punk band from Vancouver, B.C. Columbia, is joining Apollo Ghosts on a West Coast tour this spring. Band members Lauren Ray, Lauren Smith, Dustin Bromley, and Spencer Hargreaves perform concise, energetic…

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Apollo Ghosts reunite for West Coast tour with Ashland stop

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 Connor ThompsonAshland, Campus, Community, Entertainment, Music, Opinion

Next Tuesday, March 19, two of Canada’s finest underground rock bands, Apollo Ghosts and Jock Tears, are descending upon O’Ryan’s Irish Pub in Ashland for a night of raucous indie rock and punk music performances. Indie rock band Apollo Ghosts,…

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Darlingside to perform at SOU

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Connor ThompsonCampus, Community, Entertainment, Events, Movies, Nightlife

On Monday, March 4, Jefferson Public Radio and the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University will present a concert at the SOU Music Recital Hall featuring Darlingside and special guest River Whyless. Darlingside, comprised of members Don…

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Dravus House performs at local bar during visit to Ashland

February 21, 2019 Connor ThompsonCommunity, Entertainment, Music, Nightlife, Uncategorized

On Saturday, Ashlanders took refuge inside Oberon’s against flurries of snow and warmed themselves with the sound of live music from alternative folk duo Dravus House. Band members Elena Loper and Cooper Stoulil performed an enchanting set of songs that…

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Grande navigates the personal in new album release

February 13, 2019February 14, 2019 Connor ThompsonCampus, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Music, Opinion

In 2019, it’s hard to decipher what is and isn’t pop music, and who is and isn’t a pop star. With the rise of streaming and the advent of the internet, you don’t have to amass heavy airplay on commercial…

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