What’s new on the music scene? There’s lots to be excited about, let’s take a look. Elton John / Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart” For a rush of smooth-as-silk pop […]
The Music Scene Blog, by Cynthia Orlando
Freelance writer and KRVM volunteer Cynthia Orlando writes about the local music scene as well as new artists and musicians KRVM listeners might enjoy.
She grew up in southern California where her father taught music and both her parents were musicians. While attending college at Humboldt State University, Orlando wrote about music for entertainment publication "Northcoast View,” and later, for Portland's KINK-FM.
In addition to writing for KRVM she also currently writes for Portland Radio Project (PRP-FM) in Portland.
Orlando has also written for the Portland Tribune, Salem Statesman Journal, and many other Oregon newspapers on topics of forestry, tree care, and native plants.
You can follow her on Twitter at @CynthiaOrlando or contact her via email at CynthiaFun27@proton.me.
A Spectacular Music Year: Ten Albums Not to Miss
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New music to soothe and inspire
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This year’s music scene: new tracks to love.
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This year’s music scene is hopping
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New music to tickle your earbuds
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Lots to love about Oregon’s music scene
Oregon is renowned for its forests, fisheries, microbreweries, and natural tourist attractions like Mount Hood, Crater Lake and Mount Bachelor. However, one of our best-kept secrets just might be our […]
A prolific year for music
Here are ten first-rate albums that got us through 2020.
What’s new in music? Here’s four for your collection.
Are you a music fan seeking new tunes to help you coast through to the end of 2020? Here’s a few recommendations you’re bound to love. Tom Petty – “Wildflowers […]
The Muddy Souls release new “Medicine” EP
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