Hurdcore.com Alumni 2009 pt.2
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Elenora describes themselves as If Edward Scissorhands had a love child with Judy Garland, with John Candy as his right hand man… Instrumentally we play hardcore music with a lot of breakdowns but then we added some epic keys to give our music more emotion and depth.. Check out their recently released debut EP at the bands new website.
Pseudoboss had a big 2009, taking top honors at Oregon State University’s Battle of the Bands and opens 2010 in similar fashion with their self titled EP release. Visit the bands website to “name your own price” and download their four song EP (even FREE).
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66 Love Letters 2009 introduced us to this hardcore quintet whom mastered their brutality in a the cleanest barn ever somewhere along the skirting of Portlandia. Sensing what the band describes as, “Feeling called to a different direction and are going to see where God is leading us individually.” November 10th, 2009 marked the final show for 66LL but you can still hear their music on Myspace.
We Move Mountains boasts more of an indie/pop sound, using their talent to express themselves and do some good by teaming up with Rock For Reason to help get clean water to Africa. These Maple Valley [Washington] rockers are nearing the completion of their full length debut release.
Honest To Empire offers a splendid mix of sound that melds the best of heavy and classic rock. As the Corvallis, Oregon based band explains, “We try to find a balance between heavy, driving rhythms and melody in both the vocals and guitar work.” Get a copy of their EP released in late 2009 from their website.
Live concerts and events from your favorite local artists from various genres such as: hardcore, metal, rap, punk, indie, pop, hip-hop, rock and more. Contact us with your insights, information and advertising/sponsorship ideas as we work together to keep things rocking.
HURDCORE.COM ANNOUNCING: Oregon’s First Everything Show [O1ES] brought to you by Suganuts and hurdcore.com – enjoy some of Oregon’s finest local multi-genre talent at Riley’s in Albany, Oregon on March 27th all hosted by The People’s Comedian, Will Woodruff.
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