The first time I heard P.O.S. was when he remixed Minus The Bear’s track Knights for their 2007 remix album, Interpretaciones Del Oso.  This actually became my favorite of the remixes featured, but offered little in the way of how P.O.S.’s actual music might sound.  Much to my surprise, P.O.S. turned out to be a [...]

I have all Minus The Bear’s records. I have seen them over ten times in 3 different states. These things would normally qualify me as being among their biggest fans. The truth of the matter, however, is that I’m not even sure I really like them. Sure, I was in love with their [...]

[ September 5, 2008; 11:00 pm; ]

The first show I want to highlight in this years MusicFest NW is unfortunately at Dante’s, and unfortunately the same night as Nico Muhly’s last scheduled Portland performance: Friday September 5th.

8:00 pm
Rapids

9:00 pm
The Muslims

10:00 pm
Colour Revolt

11:00 pm
These Arms Are Snakes

12:00 am
The Night Marchers

The first time I saw These Arms Are Snakes was over 5 years [...]