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1939 Ensemble Wins The Deli Portland's Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Artists

1939 Ensemble’s intricate compositions and unique arrangement have brought them the most nominations from our local jurors and in doing so awarded them the title of The Deli Portland’s Best Emerging Artist of 2012. Their fluid melodies, dynamic percussion and electronic ambiance entranced listeners over the course of the past year with hypnotic performances and the release of Howl and Bite. The debut showcases their distinct style and experimental drive which is seen through volatile vibraphone leads, blistering drum beats and dissonant background noise. The final results of the poll are posted below. Thanks to everyone involved with the voting process and congratulations to 1939 Ensemble. I hope that 2013 is a paramount year for you. – Benjamin Toledo

 
ARTIST
J
W
R
OS
TOT
 
1
1939 Ensemble
6
1
0.009
 
7.009
2
Pure Bathing Culture
6
 
0.003
 
6.003
icon
3
Onuinu
5
1
0.002
 
6.002
icon
4
A Happy Death
4
 
1.5
 
5.5
icon
5
Eidolons
 
1
0.070
3
4.07
icon
6
Sons of Huns
4
 
0.049
 
4.049
icon
7
Alialujah Choir
3
1
0.017
 
4.017
icon
8
When the Broken Bow
3
 
0.065
 
3.065
icon
9
Nasalrod
3
 
0.015
 
3.015
icon
10
And And And
3
 
0.009
 
3.009
icon
 
WL
3
 
0.009
 
3.009
12
Reynosa
3
 
0.008
 
3.008
icon
13
Aan
3
 
0.006
 
3.006
icon
 
The We Shared Milk
3
 
0.006
 
3.006
icon
15
Radiation City
3
 
0.004
 
3.004
icon
16
The Woolen Men
3
 
0.003
 
3.003
icon
17
Hellokopter
3
 
0.002
 
3.002
icon
 
The Shivas
2
1
0.002
 
3.002
icon
19
Lost Lander
3
 
0.001
 
3.001
icon
20
Brooks Robertson
1
 
2
 
3
icon
21
The Mormon Trannys
2
 
1
 
3
22
Unicorn Domination
 
1
0.014
1.5
2.514
icon
23
Catherine Feeny
 
 
0.5
2
2.5
icon
24
Appendixes
2
 
0.045
 
2.045
icon
25
Fanno Creek
2
 
0.031
 
2.031
icon
26
TheGoodSons
2
 
0.015
 
2.015
icon
27
The Lower 48
 
 
0.004
2
2.004
icon
 
Hausu
2
 
0.004
 
2.004
icon
29
Neakahnie
2
 
0.003
 
2.003
icon
30
Nice Shootin' Tex
2
 
0.002
 
2.002
icon
31
Your Rival
2
 
0.001
 
2.001
icon
32
Ancient Heat
1
 
0.50
 
1.5
icon
33
No More Parachutes
1
 
0.072
 
1.072
icon
34
Bloodroot Kids
 
 
0.039
1
1.039
icon
35
Shy Girls
1
 
0.023
 
1.023
icon
36
Wild Ones
1
 
0.008
 
1.008
icon
37
Aviel
 
 
0.006
1
1.006
icon
38
Shadows on Stars
1
 
0.003
 
1.003
icon
39
Federale
1
 
0.001
 
1.001
icon
Legend: J = Jurors, W = Deli Writers,
R = Deli Readers, OS = Open Submissions

 

 
Which of these local acts should be our next Artist of the Month?


June 2013
Christopher Reyne
A Stranger at the Wheel

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While listening to A Stranger at the Wheel, the first album released by Portland singer/songwriter Christopher Reyne, the composer's drive is apparent. The ten song album has an emotional, musical and stylistic range that is ambitious and satisfying. Kicking the album off with “The Notorious Kelly Monroe”, a catchy pop-esk hook and complex musical textures pair with Reyne's melodic voice to make it clear that this performer is dedicated to entertaining his listeners. Dedicated may be the perfect word to describe Reynes. The entire project has been in his hands, from the writing and performing to the recording and mixing. Literally every vocal track and instrument on the album you here is Reynes himself, save the drums that were added by a friend after all the songs were finished. As the album unfolds, the lyrics remain story-driven and vulnerable, the arrangements are thoughtful and interesting, and it is clear that Stranger at the Wheel captures what Christopher Reynes is: a driven entertainer and talented musician. Joy Pearson 

 The Lollipop Shoppe The Lollipop Shoppe
 The Kingsmen The Kingsmen
 Paul Revere & the Raiders Paul Revere and the Raiders
 Seafood Mama Seafood Mama
 Pleasure Pleasure
 Sleazy Pieces
 Sado Nation Sado Nation
 Hari Kari and the Ziplocs Hari Kari and the Ziplocks
 Hurrman Burrman
Hurrman Burrman
 The Wipers The Wipers
 Poison Idea Poison Idea
 Nu Shooz Nu Shooz
 Final Warning Final Warning
 The Rats The Rats
 Mr. Nice Guy
 Black 'n' Blue Black 'n' Blue
 B. Rancher & Unreal Gods Billy Rancher and the Unreal Gods
 Lew Jones Lew Jones
 The Lloyd Jones Struggle http://www.lloydjonesmusic.com/
Crazy 8s Crazy 8s
Dharma Bums Dharma Burns
 Calamity Jane Calamity Jane
 Pond Pond
 Pete Droge Pete Droge
 Meredith Brooks Meredith Brooks
 Everclear Everclear
 Courtney Love Courtney Love
 The Dandy Warhols The Dandy Warhols
 M. Ward M. Ward
 Pink Martini Pink Martini
 Elliot Smith Elliot Smith
 The Decemberists The Decemberists
 The Gossip The Gossip
 The Shins The Shins

 
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