Author Archives: Mike Burnett
Apes Tapes Turns 1
Sounds like there are some surprise guests playing too. Wonder who that could be. contact
Web Presence
As we’ve just finished our first EP, Last Place Aversion, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to promote it online. There are a glut of options, few of which seem crucial or outstanding. Bandcamp is a great service, but … Continue reading
East End Tues 7/5
Looking forward to our first show at East End.
Next Sunday Night Show @ Mississippi Studios with Onuinu
We’re playing with our label buddy and one of our favorite local acts Onuinu at Mississippi Studios next Sunday the 15th. It’s economic recovery-priced, AKA free. contact
Now I need an 11-string guitar.
Professor of theoretical physics at CUNY Michio Kaku with a very musical explanation of string theory, why the universe has 11 dimensions, and “The Mind of God”:
The Oregonian Continues Its Fight Against Music
Here’s another article from Grandpa Oregonian, this time lamenting “home-based music clubs”. The article attempts a tone of “hey just don’t be a jerk”, which is a hard sentiment to disagree with. The problem is that Oregonian writer Anna Griffin … Continue reading
Words and Music
I just listened to a KEXP audio documentary about poet Jesse Bernstein, and it really resonated with me. The interplay between words and music has been on my mind a lot lately, and Bernstein’s closeup poems about urban existence are … Continue reading
The Oregonian Is Beyond Satire Now
I couldn’t agree with this letter to the editor’s headline more: Drummers add to downtown Portland’s problems. Turns out, however, it’s not indie rock drummers they’re talking about; it’s the dreaded “paint pail” drummers. However, Walsh’s column did not mention … Continue reading
Our First Single, Heaven Sold
A big thank you to photographer Michael Zale who took the photo we used for the digital single. He responded within minutes to our request, graciously including the photo at full resolution. Check out his portfolio here, and I highly … Continue reading
