A Big Ol’ Sound for a Tiny Little Band, Meet Portland’s Herr God

The alchemical slowcore trio discusses their new EP, “Somethings Out There,” an upcoming tour, and the community of Portland’s music scene.

Sitting Down with the Tuesday String Band — Align Magazine

On a sunny afternoon in mid-May, my photographer Tyler, videographer Matias and I walked with the Tuesday String Band on Main Street in Monmouth, a little town west of Salem and north of Corvallis. We passed the Dry…

Portland’s Amos Heart Talks New Album, Touring, and Sourdough — Align Magazine

One of our very own Music Connisuers, Henry Martin sat down with Portland-based artist Amos Heart to discuss his new album, life on tour, and of course, bread. I’m Henry, I’m with Align Magazine here at the University…

VON MONO GETS KILLED. LIVE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE. — Align Magazine

Von Mono died in the parking lot late Saturday night on October 10th, and shared their last words with us at Align. The Portland– circa McMinnville– rock band played their last show in a basement on 15th & Hilyard.…

Texas Folk Artist Sam Hodgson Talks Musical Inspiration — Align Magazine

Rebellious, outlaw country folk music has always been a hit in the lone star state, from Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings to Jerry Jeff Walker. Now, folk artist Sam Hodgson is paving his own way in 2026 out of Austin,…