2021 has certainly been off to a good start. The music scene is hopping. February’s Grammy award show was far more engaging than usual. And it was so much fun […]
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 cynthiaorlando27@icloud.com.
New music to tickle your earbuds
While we patiently wait to find out if our favorite music venues re-open this year, there are, fortunately, plenty of new mood-boosting tracks to help us stay motivated! Here’s just […]
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
Looking for new, upbeat tunes to lift you out of the pandemic doldrums? You’re in luck! “Medicine,” the new EP from Eugene’s The Muddy Souls, just dropped. Their music – […]
Now is a great time to support your favorite music venue
So many music venues, so little time. But with so many clubs struggling to stay afloat right now, what can KRVM’s live music fans do to help? We couldn’t call […]
Ashleigh Flynn celebrates the winter solstice with a show in Eugene
Talented singer-songwriter Ashleigh Flynn played at Sam Bond’s Garage in late December – something her fans surely appreciated to celebrate the Winter Solstice. The last time she performed in Eugene, […]
Meet top-notch show host, Lenet Galloway
If you’re a regular KRVM listener you already know about our weekly “Women in Music” show. We thought it might be about time to introduce our listeners to Lenet Galloway, the show’s host since 2006.
New music to carry us through fall
With the change of seasons, arrival of cooler weather and more “indoor” time, you might be in the market for new tunes to carry you through fall…and winter! Here’s some […]