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Song Premiere: Mo Troper - 'Hurricane'


Hear Mo Troper's contribution to the forthcoming Friends & Friends of Friends compilation exclusively at opbmusic.

Win Tickets to the Dandy Warhols


The alternative rock veterans play the Crystal Ballroom December 10th. Here's your chance to win tickets.

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Watch the Song of the Day from opbmusic and our VuHaus partners around the country.

Okkervil River Live At OPB

opbmusic | Oct. 21, 2016

Okkervil River perform songs from their new album Away and frontman Will Sheff chats with opbmusic about the record's themes of grief, loss, and rebirth.


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Song Premiere: Mo Troper - 'Hurricane'

opbmusic | Oct. 25, 2016 9:15 a.m.

Hear Mo Troper's contribution to the forthcoming Friends & Friends of Friends compilation exclusively at opbmusic.

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Win Tickets to the Dandy Warhols

opbmusic | Oct. 24, 2016 11:22 a.m.

The alternative rock veterans play the Crystal Ballroom December 10th. Here's your chance to win tickets.

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Okkervil River Live At OPB

opbmusic | Oct. 21, 2016 2:45 p.m.

Okkervil River perform songs from their new album Away and frontman Will Sheff chats with opbmusic about the record's themes of grief, loss, and rebirth.

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First Listen: Aaron Lee Tasjan, 'Silver Tears'

NPR | Oct. 20, 2016 4 a.m.

Tasjan crafts a singularly shiny, eclectic dreamscape that's deeply informed by musical history.

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Video Premiere: Sun Angle - 'Royal Skulls'

opbmusic | Oct. 19, 2016 11:16 a.m.

Watch the new cult-inspired music video from Portland psych rock band Sun Angle.

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Karl Blau's Country Soul Session

opbmusic | Oct. 18, 2016 11:33 a.m.

Anacortes, Washington singer Karl Blau covers Nashville songwriter Layng Martine's "Let the World Go By" in our studio.

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Win Tickets to Flock of Dimes

opbmusic | Oct. 17, 2016 2:43 p.m.

The new synth-pop project from Wye Oak frontwoman Jenn Wasner plays Doug Fir Lounge on Thursday. Enter to win a pair of tickets.

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opbmusic Airplay Chart, October 10-16

opbmusic | Oct. 17, 2016 11 a.m.

22, A Million by Bon Iver is the most-played album on the opbmusic broadcast.

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First Listen: Leonard Cohen, 'You Want It Darker'

NPR | Oct. 14, 2016 11:37 a.m.

The particular darkness that defines Cohen's new album is nearly inescapable, and found everywhere.

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Nick Waterhouse Live At OPB

opbmusic | Oct. 13, 2016 12:30 p.m.

Bandleader Nick Waterhouse performs songs from his third album, Never Twice, live in our studios and chats about his collaborations with Ural Thomas and Leon Bridges.

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Win Tickets to Blind Pilot Next Week

opbmusic | Oct. 10, 2016 5:22 p.m.

Blind Pilot plays a sold-out hometown show at the Crystal Ballroom October 20th. Enter for a chance at a pair of tickets!

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Drive-By Truckers Perform Their Powerful New Album Live At OPB

opbmusic | Oct. 6, 2016 5:21 p.m.

Listen to our interview with Drive-By Truckers and watch the rock band's entire concert recorded in the OPB studios in front of a studio audience.

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Watch Fernando's Animated Video for "Save Me"

opbmusic | Oct. 6, 2016 1:13 p.m.

Fernando will be inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Saturday night.

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First Listen: Purling Hiss, 'High Bias'

NPR | Oct. 6, 2016 5:29 a.m.

If rock music is your salve in hard times, it helps to find something that actually rocks.

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Drive-By Truckers Perform Their Powerful New Album Live At OPB

opbmusic | Oct. 5, 2016 2 p.m.

Listen to our interview with Drive-By Truckers and watch the rock band's entire concert recorded in the OPB studios in front of a studio audience.

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Win Tickets to Okkervil River

opbmusic | Oct. 3, 2016 12:15 p.m.

Songwriter Will Sheff and the band play Friday night at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland. Their new album is titled Away.

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Win Tickets to Drive-By Truckers

opbmusic | Sept. 29, 2016 12:05 p.m.

The band plays two shows at the Wonder Ballroom this weekend. Here's your chance to get a free pair of tickets to their show Friday night.

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First Listen: Conor Oberst, 'Ruminations'

NPR | Sept. 29, 2016 4 a.m.

These are some of Oberst's darkest and most personal songs, rooted in isolation and reflection.

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Pete Krebs Talks Hazel And Performs Live At OPB

opbmusic | Sept. 28, 2016 1:57 p.m.

On the eve of his induction into the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame, Pete Krebs joins us for an interview and solo performance in the OPB studios.

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Watch Deep Sea Diver and Pure Bathing Culture Tonight on OPB-TV

opbmusic | Sept. 22, 2016 4:43 p.m.

opbmusic Stagepass airs at 8:30 tonight on OPB's television stations.

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