In the premier episode of the Jump Off, Chas Bowie begins his quest to introduce you to the very best in the world of hiphop. In this show, Chas lays down everything from old school Eric B. and Rakim to brand new tracks from Spankrock and Li’l Wayne and some awesome tips o’ the hat to the Ghostbusters. What more do you need to know? It’s the Jump Off!

Grandpa Dave went to see PDX Pop Now this weekend, and was pleased enough that he’s decided to bring you something less dusty than the classics that previous episodes have gone over. Wet Confetti. Live. From this past weekend’s PDX Pop Now festival. Enjoy.

Today on Best Show/Worst Show, hostess Marjorie Skinner fills in for regular host Adam Gnade. The lovely Miss Skinner spins tracks from Sophe Lux, Japanther (pictured below), Shoplifting, Do n’ Dudes, and Death of Culture. All bands you hear on this week’s show are featured in our Up & Coming section, so head out to see these bands play if you like what you hear!

This week’s one-minute film is “Night Falls” by John Bacone. In this film, our hero becomes aware of how his life is affected by motor vehicles. In his struggle to find peace, he becomes lost, but in the end justice is found.

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This week on The Rock Report, Christine S. Blystone chats up the lovely ladies from local rock band Sophe Lux. This band has been dazzling the music scene with waltz beats, organ riffs, and angelic-sounding choruses about things like robots and hypnosis. With addictive pop hooks and talent galore, their latest album, Waking the Mystics, is one you’ll want to play over and over again. If you like what you hear, check them out this Thursday, August 3rd at Doug Fir with Thanksgiving and Recall-Seven.

In the exciting seventh episode of HUMPY’S SOUL SHOW, Wm. Steven Humphrey takes a in-depth look at HONKIES WHO SING SOUL. Who are they? Where are they from? And most importantly, WHAT DO THEY WANT? Do not miss part one of this startling three-part expose that proves that (some) white people have soul, too. Check out the sweet Wonder Bread soul of Dusty Springfield, Average White Band, and Chase! And remember: part two airs next Monday at noon. Holla back at me, Honky!