Music and Musicians
Oregon is home to some of the most exciting music festivals, from small local gatherings to large multi-day events. While festivalgoers focus on the performances, food, and overall experience, a tremendous amount of effort happens behind the scenes to make these events possible. Every detail, from choosing the right venue to managing crowd logistics, requires careful planning.
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Al Jourgensen is finally making peace with the past. After the incredible reception to Ministry’s With Sympathy and Twitch-heavy set at Cruel World 2024, Jourgensen decided it was time to reexamine his long-dormant synth pop hits and give them a fresh polish 40 years later. The result is the forthcoming album, The Squirrely Years Revisited, out March 28 via Cleopatra Records. Continue reading Ministry Announces The Squirrely Years Revisited Out March 28 Via Cleopatra Records
YouTube is the place to be for music lovers and creators alike. Did you know that over 2 billion people use YouTube every month? That’s a whole lot of ears ready to hear your next hit! Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned pro, tapping into YouTube can skyrocket your music career.
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Add a dash of daring to your holiday tree with this conversation-starting ornament from Cody Foster & Co. Celebrating pop culture and iconic fashion moments, this ornament captures Lady Gaga in her unforgettable Meat Dress worn at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, a look that made headlines and solidified her status as a boundary-pushing style icon. For those too young to have lived through it, the dress was made of raw beef and was designed by Franc Fernandez with styling by Nicola Formichetti.
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Aside from The Beatles, no band has influenced my life and lifestyle quite like Queen. I was 15 when A Night at the Opera was released, and its iconic track “Bohemian Rhapsody” dominated the airwaves. That was the beginning of a teenage obsession. Queen became more than just a favorite band for me; they were more like a religion, or a way of life. I joined their official fan club in London and quickly connected with Queen pen pals worldwide, one of whom remains one of my closest friends to this day. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor were deeply important to my teenage years, and I still look back on those memories with immense fondness.
Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Queen Paper Dolls By Jenn Waitt