It’s the Jump Off!
Welcome to week two of It’s the Jump Off, the Mercury’s new hiphop podcast. This week, Chas Bowie celebrates the art of the remix: Where else are you going to find Dead Prez, Michael Jackson, Ratatat, Biggie Smalls, and Ghostface under one roof? Nowhere, that’s where. Now get on inside. The party awaits you.
Dave Allen’s Neighborhood
This week Dave Allen’s Neighborhood spends time with David Bowie and a couple of his punk-era Berlin recordings with producer Brian Eno. Plus the glam-pop of The Associates and everyone’s other favorite gender-bender, Prince. Yes folks, we’ve hit the era that introduced the Linn drum - things get pretty mechanical after this and on into next week but the analog will return before we get to the end of this series.
Best Show/Worst Show Thurs Aug 10
Yes! It’s another edition of Adam Gnade’s podcast Best Show/Worst Show! This week he plays tracks from the Hold Steady, Get Him Eat Him, Parenthetical Girls, June Madrona, and O’Death pictured below.
One-Minute Film
Frank & Sebastian are normal kitties. They have normal kitty interactions. They play, chase, meow, and cuddle. They also have cat fights. And if you film a cat fight, slow it way down, & set it to a beautiful, ambient soundtrack, you start to winder if they’re even fighting at all. Check it out in this week’s featured film from the One-minute Film Festival, “E. Rose & The Cats” by M. William Helfrich.
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The Rock Report - The End Records
This week on the Rock Report, Christine S. Blystone showcases music from a few artists on the rock/metal/advant-garde label The End Records. Hear music from Virgin Black, The Gathering, and Giant Squid—and find out about their 2006 releases!
Humpy’s Soul Show: HONKY TOWN PART 2
In this episode of HUMPY’S SOUL SHOW, Wm. Steven Humphrey takes another in-depth look at HONKIES WHO SING SOUL. Do not miss part two of this startling three-part expose that proves that (some) white people have soul, too. Today’s show includes the sweet, sexy cracker soul of the 70s, featuring Hall & Oates, Robert Palmer, and Boz Scaggs! And remember: the FINAL episode of this special HONKY soul series airs next Monday at noon. Oooh…what’s Humpy got up his sleeve next?! You just WAIT!
Fall For Fashion Video
Check out the fashion show held at the Ohm, entitled “Fall For Fashion.” Featuring new fall items from Portland favorites Lit and Local.35, it gives a sneak peek into what these boutique masterminds are pushing as the season’s must-haves. Hint: stock up on skinny jeans!
