The result swings for the same catchiness and splendor as the songs that landed on 120 Minutes. The melodies are brighter, the lyrics angstier, and the big, fuzzy guitars more abundant. “I really ...

Whose idea was it to hold release shows for Alien Boy and Grails on the same night, at different venues a mile apart? I’d like to speak to your manager, please! On May 9, Alien Boy unveiled their ...

Portland, OR band Alien Boy released their very good third album You Wanna Fade? in May, and they’ll be taking it out on the road this fall. They’ve announced a new US tour of the East Coast and ...

Chances are most Portlanders remember hearing about the night James Chasse died, even if they don't remember his name or the exact circumstances. In September 2006, Chasse died in police custody after ...

and haven't got much to add, partly because there are so many -- and good ones -- to get behind that I can't keep up and don't want to be choosing without substantial information to back up my ...