The Portland Connection


Norfolk & Western is a folk group built around two players, Adam Selzer and Rachel Blumberg. They've maintained a low profile despite making some quality music over their last four albums, perhaps befitting their hushed and rustic sepiatone aesthetic.

Their latest, Dusk In Cold Parlours, is highly recommended.

Norfolk & Western - Terrified

From Winter's Farewell:

Norfolk & Western - Evergreen

Norfolk & Western - Hegira

Head over to their MySpace page to download a song which just may be new! And to become a valued friend. If you like, go buy buy buy from Hush while their massive sale is on!


You may recognize Blumberg from her time as drummer for another Portland band, The Decemberists. They too are highly recommended.

From Picaresque (which comes with special EP Picaresqueties when you order the vinyl!), here's one of my favorites:

The Decemberists - The Engine Driver


You may not recognize Salzer from his work with the amazing M. Ward. Ward is also Portland-based (surprise), and makes absolutely gorgeous and anachronistic folk music. The cream of the crop.

From The Transfiguration of Vincent:

M. Ward - Vincent O'Brien

Buy his latest, Transistor Radio, from Merge and get Transfiguration of Vincent cheap!

Enjoy.