From one editor to some others, it’s time for you to stand down. Last night, a day after a protester was set on fire by an allegedly errant Molotov cocktail, the editorial board of The Oregonian – the state’s largest and oldest newspaper – decided to draft and publish an “Opinion” piece urging Portland protesters
June 30, 2020 in Uncategorized by Akunna Amaefule
To Write, Or Not To Write: Why That Is Not The Question
Music by Rae Khalil. Hello World, It is me, Akunna. I restarted this article hundreds of times in my head before restarting it several times on the screen in front of me. I began to type these words last week. I began to type these words even the week before last week. …But nothing seemed
January 30, 2018 in Music, Uncategorized, WOHM Exclusive, WOHM Premiere by Kyle Iverson
Bocha – Bounce
Today we’re proud to announce the latest WOHM Exclusive video, “Bounce“! The previously released, Chevy C produced track is full of charisma and energy, much like Bocha himself. If you have ever had the pleasure to see this man rock a crowd then you have seen those qualities first and forefront for yourself. The Riley Brown shot
November 7, 2016 in Live Music, Uncategorized by Jenni Moore
Kami-Sama w/The Last Artful, Dodgr, Mic Capes & Fountaine
Feature image: Tiki This Thursday Mikey Fountaine puts Kami-Sama at The Liquor Store, his first-ever self-curated a show. And by the looks of the lineup it’s hard to see where he could go wrong. At the top of the bill sits The Last Artful, Dodgr, whose single “Squadron” has become a must-play anthem at local
June 17, 2016 in Uncategorized by Mac Smiff
Dodgr, Myke Bogan and Neill Von Tally Drop Off A “Rare Treat”
Two of Portland’s biggest rap imports, The Last Artful, Dodgr and Myke Bogan, have been in the booth working. Their new EP, Rare Treat – which doubles as a group name for the charismatic vocal tandem plus EYRST producer Neill Von Tally – dropped last night and is grabbing major attention in the city. Von Tally’s imprint is all over
May 26, 2016 in Uncategorized by Mac Smiff
Raz Simone – Afraid Of Me ft. Jay Park
Raz Simone is stepping his production up this year. He linked up with producers Jake Crocker, Warmgun and John Sinclair to create a huge beat, and added Korean pop-star and Seattle-area native Jay Park (formerly of 2AM) to the track. 2 days and 25 thousand SoundCloud spins later, the Black Umbrella kingpin appears to have another hit
May 25, 2016 in Music, Rain Drops, Uncategorized by Mac Smiff
Tay Sean – Supramundane
Kingdom Crumbs member and THEESatisfaction keyboardist Tay Sean shows off serious skills as a solo artist with his groovy new single Supramundane, as he looks for balance in a crazy world. Cleverly sharp lyrics and a laid back flow were the first to grab me, before the constantly developing beat caught me in it’s full
May 25, 2016 in Album Reviews, Music, Uncategorized by Mac Smiff
Gifted Gab – Gab The Most High [ALBUM]
Seattle rap queen Gifted Gab talks big on her new album Gab The Most High, giving her fans what they’ve long been waiting for. With 3 projects under her belt – Queen La’Chiefah, Girl Rap and G-Shit – Gab put out her most ambitious album to date, with 14 tracks and a variety of styles
May 16, 2016 in Uncategorized by Mac Smiff
Dre C – Think Of Me (Prod. by ReignState)
Track by track, Dre C and ReignState are proving that they make a dope team. The latest drop from the Portland-area rapper finds him celebrating progress within his own circle, euro-stepping haters, and defying the odds over emotionally gripping production. In a departure from his typical flow, Dre slows it down and excels with a more Southern-sounding
February 22, 2016 in Concert Buds, Editorials, Interviews, Live Music, Uncategorized by Jenni Moore
Concert Buds: A Talk With Derek Luh @ Skaterade Tour
Quit calling him Luh; it’s pronounced Lu, bitch. When I finally got out of the rain and into The Roseland on Friday, February 5, I was promptly introduced to life-of-the-party and Skaterade Tour co-headliner Derek Luh. I could tell by his energy IRL that he was someone to be taken seriously. It was very apparent that dude