alien protocol says:"A Pillar of Salt" is off of the new album from The Thermals titled The Body, The Blood, The Machine. The Portland, OR band took quite an intense approach to this new record, and the end product is a wider, brighter, and wilder sound for the band. The subject matter is also quite timely and indicative of how divisive "American society" has become... the lyrics to all the songs form a story that envisions a United States governed by a fascist Christian state, and focus on the need (and means) to escape.
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Moving ForwardbyProtokoll pop, rock, indie, indie rock You know that any band named Protokoll will get a look from me. It's good to get familiar with this band. Their sound on "Moving...more »
My MybyMenomena pop, rock, other, indie Portland's Menomena make the kind of music that is completely transformative. Their hallmark of complex arrangements, unique instrumentation, and magical choruses will capture your imagination...more »
I Woke Up TodaybyPort O'Brien pop, rock, indie rock, acoustic, indie YES! I found it!!! "I Woke Up Today" was the very first song I heard from Port O'Brien on the radio on some new music...more »