Urban Music

Mayer Hawthorne's Firsts Mixtape

I'm just can't get over this guy- I'm fully sprung. Here's why: Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan,  just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with  his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz  history the region ... Read more

The Latest from Fillmore

White Mic from Bored Stiff drops a sober track  "Less Of The Streets" about the aftermath of the "party" of the street life.  How do you get out?   Check out tracks on SoundCloud Here. Video: Less Of The Streets Read more

Cloudy October Fresh on the scene! Late wit the video.

Cloudy October is the New Hype...well if you don't go to shows or anything else in Portland.   He calls his own sound:   Andre' from Outkast meets Aesop Rock in Molecular Science Class.   I believe it.     You may be interested in his album "The Aviator is Dead"  handmade, ... Read more

Luck-One True Theory Outtakes Free Download

Wow!  Luck One is at it again!  Dropping "True Theory"  in 2011, Luck-One teams up with DjBooth.net and drops a free mix of all of the Outtakes.  Now if you listen to The Soundbox you've heard "More" it's been leaked everywhere...But this mixtape features seven cuts NOT inc... Read more

Free Late Bloomers Mixtape

New Kids on The Block-  That's never the case.  But you prolly haven't heard of Late Bloomers.  "Songs For Suns", is the work of Late Bloomers producers Ahh:Zel, and ReallyNathan, which contains old and new material, plus a few vocal tracks mixed in (an appearance from ... Read more

Roc C on the Soundbox tonight starting at 10pm

Who is Roc C?  Roc C. has an affinity for major label sound,  with a independent spirit and vision. Long known as one of indie hip-hop s hardest working emcees (both in the studio and out), Roc C. continues to develop and grow as an all-around artist with each release. ... Read more

Have you check this out?!!?

Download it for free: Sleeps newest Joint with Del!!  Read more

Doit weekend listing thanks! Leigh!

  Thursday Commotion and Bounce Brigade @ Goodfoot (funk, Afrobeat, bass, live party tracks) White Light @ Valentines (free disco/electro dance party) Art Spark @ Rontoms (a gathering of artists in PDX to meet and collaborate on possible projects) Girls Rock Camp Benefit Sho... Read more

Pedal with Pride this weekend!

Thursday Starfucker and Lifesavas @ Cleveland High School (music in schools benefit) Soul Nite @ Rotture (monthly soul and r&b dance party) PUFF V @ Clinton St. Theater (5th Annual PDX Underground Film Festival) Telepathe, Nite Jewel, Felshtone, Linger & Quiet @ Holocene (disc... Read more

Memorial lifeisaparty Weekend Listings

  Thanks Leigh!   Bananaz. The documentary movie behind the band The Gorillaz. Unreal footage and music... http://tinyurl.com/dmzq4a   This free ‘Best of Mos Def Mixtape’ by DJ Konflikt. It’s crazy and has me excited for Friday … http://tinyurl.com/pcyzkc   Thursday Flosstra... Read more