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Bud and Jon from Portland-based experimental-pop band AAN introduced us to the field by the freeway on Mississippi Avenue’s less traveled south end. A serene, grassy field that abruptly runs into I-5, Bud used to frequent this chaotically beautiful place to reflect on the day, find inspiration, or just watch the cars go by. weareaan.com […]

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Portland-based artist Onuinu (who also had a song featured on Shwood’s Mixtape #1) recently released an excellent video for his equally excellent song “Ice Palace”. Field dancing, paint splattering, swords and other hazy, sexy, summer fun. (NSFW) Directed by Andrew Sloan of Monstrous Media.

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Shwood local favorites Radiation City posted this video from their recent stop in Minneapolis as part their ongoing national tour. Check out more of their stuff here. Video by Joe Wright.

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We caught up with local Portland band, Dirty Mittens, and wandered through an abandoned Masonic temple where they recorded their latest album, “Heart of Town.”  Check out Dirty Mittens on Shwood Mixtape #1 and at their website: dirtymittensmusic.com

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We have something to tell you: We love you. And we love Portland – It’s complicated. But what better way to express our true feelings than with a mixtape. Featuring some of our very favorite Portland (and Seattle) bands – bands you may not have heard of yet, but ones we think you definitely should […]

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