Lucero and the Vandoliers Live at Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR The Emperor·Not only did I get to see Lucero for the first time in fourteen years, I got to...Music·0 Comments·0·71 views
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World Review The Emperor·The Cure’s Songs of a Lost World feels less like an album and more like an atmospheric soundtrack...Music·0 Comments·0·37 views
GWAR Live at Roseland Theater – Portland, OR The Emperor·If you know GWAR (which you fucking should), you know a show with them isn’t for the faint...Music·0 Comments·0·91 views
An Interview with Ben Nichols of Lucero The Emperor·It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Ben Nichols of Lucero, a band that has been on...Interviews·0 Comments·0·546 views
The Copyrights – New Ghosts EP Review The Emperor·The Copyrights are back with New Ghosts, a punchy, no-frills EP that delivers exactly what you’d expect—more of...Music·0 Comments·0·34 views
Dawes – Oh Brother album review The Emperor·Between cheap or even free recording software, home recording setups, and trying to keep up with the insane...Music·0 Comments·0·282 views
Ginger Root, Pearl and the Oysters, and XinXin at Revolution Hall Review The Emperor·Well, that was fucking delightful. Heading in, I thought I had a fair handle on what to expect,...Music·0 Comments·0·131 views
Ratboys, The Head and the Heart, and The Decemberists at Hayden Homes Amphitheater The Emperor·There’s something deeply satisfying about a summer evening in Bend, especially when it serves as the backdrop for...Music·0 Comments·0·53 views
Hozier – Unheard EP review The Emperor·In 20 years of reviewing albums, I thought I was pretty thoughtful in doing so. Then I listen...Music·0 Comments·0·147 views
Green Day – Saviors Album Review The Emperor·I still remember sitting in my friend’s room in 1994, listening to the new cassette he got of...Music·0 Comments·0·15 views
Alkaline Trio – Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Review The Emperor·Spooky Skiba and pals return with their latest release, “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,” delivering more of the same:...Music·0 Comments·0·27 views
What the Hell is Eco Vinyl? The Emperor·Recently, I received an email from the rad folks at Mondo letting me know they were doing a...Culture·0 Comments·0·741 views
The Lumineers/James Bay concert review The Emperor·At home, my toddler son refers to which record he wants to listen to by the overall color...Music·0 Comments·0·245 views
Dethklok IV – Album Review The Emperor·From the moment you hit play, “Dethklok IV” grabs you by the face and doesn’t let go until...Music·0 Comments·0·29 views
Chris Farren – Doom Singer – Review The Emperor·I don’t know how Chris Farren continues write catchy banger after catchy banger, but one of Racket’s favorite...News·0 Comments·0·39 views
Smashing Pumpkins/Stone Temple Pilots/Rival Sons concert review The Emperor·Hayden Homes Amphitheater, with plentiful greenery and the tranquil Deschutes River running alongside, might seem like a weird...Music·0 Comments·0·166 views
