8 Questions is a section where we ask established artists and music business figures 8 questions about their music, their careers and Portland’s music scene. Not just the usual questions, we hope these articles give some insight in what to do with this city’s musical community.
Adam Selzer is a prolific engineer and co-owner of Type Foundry Studios as well as fronting the folk rock band Norfolk and Western. Adam talks to us about balancing business with art.
Matt King is the Booker/Promoter/Manager/Producer for Berbati’s Pan music venue. He’s has a rich history of booking here in Portland and shares his ideas about Berbati’s and his ideas of local music and all ages shows.
Casey Jarman is the music Editor for the Willamette Week news publication here in Portland. Casey gives us some insight into how his job works and let’s some tangents go about his feelings on music.
Adam Shearer and his band Weinland are on the up and up here in Portland. Three records, tours and media publicity keep driving this band into the brink of big time. Adam tells us more about the project.
Grey Anne continues to be one of the most recognizable acts here in Portland. Rising from the ashes of her former band, Per Se, she is known for her use of looping pedals and engaging live show.
Justin Power is an established singer songwriter and engineer in Portland. He has worked with a number of Portland Artists and has played with the likes of The Portland Cello project.
Leigh Marble is a Portland songwriter veteran with multiple releases under his belt. He also is involved in multiple projects other than his folk rock solo music.
Levi Ethan is currently in Heroes and Villains, Brothers Young as well as his solo work in Leviethan. He is raising money through his website to fund his next Leviethan album, Everything is Fine.
Celilo are a great cross between the croon of Ryan Adams and the prog influence of Pink Floyd. Our inaugural 8 Questions interview started here with them.
Nick Jaina is a Hush Records artist known for his street shows and constant touring. His most recent album, A Narrow Way, was recorded completely live in studio.
Pancake Breakfast (a.k.a Mike Midlo) is quickly becoming one of the most entertaining shows in Portland. With a row of backup singers and all kinds of instruments, Midlo’s pet music project from the farm has taken quit a leap.
Run On Sentence, a.k.a Dustin Hamman, is one of the most prominent songwriters currently in Portland. He is on Hush Records and has played/toured with many of Portland’s best songwriters and musicians.
Shoeshine Blue (a.k.a Mike Apinyakal) continues to be one of the most under the radar songwriters currently in Portland. With the release of his flawless album “How At The Wooden Moon” earlier this year, he is posed to slowly move into that local spotlight.











