A new spin on scratching Nov 11, 2009
The game boasts 93 mashups mixed by a number of artists in the field (including the Bay Area's DJ Shadow), and the combos lead to surprises: put the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" with Third Eye Blind's "Semi-Charmed Life" and it's a sunny pop confection, mix the same Jackson 5 song with Gang Starr's "Just to Get a Rep" and the result sounds like a strange Portishead outtake. Those looking for unvarnished songs may be put off, but the creativity of these mashups lends an extra burst of glee to DJ... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Wayne Coyne’s iPod shuffle Aug 28, 2009
Wayne Coyne s iPod shuffle - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
FAT to fit: Not so tiny dancer Jun 27, 2009
It had hints of electronic music like Bjork and Portishead, but the overall roots were in afro beat and funk. Along with my former Mission Hill roommate, several of the neighborhood peoples were at the Rubblebucket show. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Entertainer Spotlight on Faye Davis and Mike Neal (17) May 27, 2009
After graduating, Davis joined a trip hop band playing music similar to the Cocteau Twins and Portishead. We weren t very successful but it got me on my feet in terms on knowing that I could do this and be successful. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Violet Blue: Erotic Fun May 22, 2009
with large phallic sculpture; women bound in little more than rope and high heels rushed around waiting on guests, DJs played Portishead and downtempo music -- and I was dictated stringent rules about conduct and photography. These people had thought of everything and some of the guests were wealthy, known, and wanted to stay anonymous. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Five music acts not to be missed May 22, 2009
With a new album, "Primary Colours," produced by Portishead mastermind Geoff Barrow, this theatrical British band makes a thrilling racket by handpicking the best bits from rock 'n' roll history: Bauhaus' ominous gloom, My Bloody Valentine's shimmering guitars and the Ramones' unflappable attitude. Appearing with the Kills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Marley's mentor gets music honour Apr 9, 2009
In 1989, Mr Blackwell sold the label, which has since become home to acts including Amy Winehouse, PJ Harvey, Pulp, Portishead, Keane, Mika and Paul Weller. Video speech. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
After Portishead asked fans for suggestions on how to sell its music, bloggers at Creative Commons suggested that the group follow the lead of Nine Inch Nails ... Perhaps Portishead fans aren't dedicated enough. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Sunny daze in the desert Mar 3, 2009
You can drive down to Indio to see Portishead play at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Or you can amble along the trail with Braille signage at the fragrant Michael S. Wolfson Park in Rancho Mirage, where the voice of Sinatra himself emanates from speakers concealed behind bushes and trees. (MSNBC -- Travel)
