The gal behind the amazing Decemberist illustrations Portland’s very own, Ms. Carson Ellis. The Decemberists have a new one coming soon, followed by a tour going lots of places.

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ETCH-A-SKETCH SAVANT: “You have now entered a whole new world of pop art!” We have, we have.

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SAD MUSIC FOR HAPPY PEOPLE, AND REALLY SAD MUSIC FOR SAD PEOPLE: Sun Kil Moon, Mark Kozelek

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RAD SHIT HERE: Electric Heat! Don’t know how they do it, don’t care. Just kind of interested in their level of “overall craft.” Well done.

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DROVE UP FROM PEDRO: Take a ride with Watt.

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THEY JAMMED ECONO: Can’t wait for this. Working men are pissed!

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AMERICAN FLAGGED: An amazing project from Seth Butler. Hands over yer hearts…

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BLAMMO, etc. Explosions In The Sky, over 2946 NE 67th.