More OD Press!

"There is the obvious influence of the DC, Dischord/early Emo scene, ie Grey Matter, Fugazi etc. Quickly shaking off the temptation I came to realize the band is really most like themselves. They are very good. The Anacortes quartet shows passion, growth and intelligence with this release. The loud, explosive guitars are to die for and the vocals intoxicate. Buy this record." - What's Up Magazine

"Seattle-based band The Oregon Donor comes out swinging on their sophomore LP, A Pageant's End. With the fury of a popular hometown band on the rise, the band took what was interesting about their debut Somethings and ramped it up a notch. Not only are they using prog-rock influences such as Don Caballero and early Dischord bands that they grew up on, but they seem to have thrown a little Radiohead and the like into the mix. It is important to note that the progression is more subtle than most jumps from album one to album two; it takes repeated listens to appreciate what The Oregon Donor have accomplished with A Pageant's End." - Redefine Magazine

"With just the right mix of thrash and melody, wildly unpredictable, yet fluid chord-progressions, and groovy hooks, Pageant’s End will leave one’s inner-Pacific-Northwesterner thirsting for more. The opening track “Pagent” comes in slow, like a shy kid with glasses, but then caresses you with self-assured melody in between head-nodding drum thrusts and extremely satisfying hooks. The rest of the album picks up speed, signaled by the not-quite-primal “Whoo!” at the beginning of “Hostages,” hastening in cadence, but never really losing touch with the proggy guitar loops and emo-disguised-as-screamo vocals that necessitate that these tracks be replayed." - Wonka Vision

The band has some upcoming shows:
Friday, 11/13 @ The Den (Tacoma, WA) w/ Colonies, Former Foxes
Saturday, 12/12 @ Common Ground (Burlington, WA) w/ The Mission Orange
Wednesday, 12/16 @ The Comet (Seattle, WA) w/ The Globes, Post Harbor

Pick up "A Pageant's End" now via the BBR Store!

Thanks for your support!

The Oregon Donor Press!

Check out these write-ups for The Oregon Donor's new release "A Pageant's End" out now:

"The Oregon Donor is one that recalls several of the area's established favorites - say, an earlier-era Minus the Bear or a less thrashy Thermals. Tracks like "Morse Code" and "Hostages" highlight The Oregon Donor's friskier side, with picked up, jittery tempos and echoing layers of vocal harmonies - which happen to be the band's sound at its best." - Seattle Weekly

"The Oregon Donor's new record, A Pageant's End, starts with "Pageant," which spends the first minute or two tricking you into thinking it's a pretty ballad. But don't be fooled; the song evolves into a swirling and fun flurry of piano, fuzzy guitars, and harmonies. The following track, "Hostages," does the opposite—spending the first couple minutes paying homage to Built to Spill's infamous, frenzied jam sessions before chilling out into a romantic pop song. But just as most romances do, it gets sour at the end. In fact, that seems to be the Oregon Donor's MO—lure in the listener with sonic sweetness, and once the victim's in their sights, blast them back against the wall with an epic, distorted freak-out. Well played, Oregon Donor." - The Stranger

"The Oregon Donor’s literate, memorable songs, range from sweet indie pop to nearly raucous pop punk, gradually growing edgier as the band matures. Employing instruments as diverse as flute and drum machine, they create precious and catchy yet melancholic pop tunes." - GoSkagit.com

The band's playing two release shows this upcoming week -

Tuesday, 10/13 - Department of Safety, Anacortes WA w/ WHY?, Mt. Eerie, No Age
Wednesday, 10/14 - Sunset Tavern, Seattle WA w/ The Femurs (NadaMucho Presents)

The Oregon Donor out tomorrow!

The Oregon Donor's "A Pageant's End" is officially out tomorrow (Oct. 6th)!!

You can order the record through the BBR Online Store, online via iTunes/Amazon, or at one of their upcoming CD release shows:

10/10 - Brown Lantern - Anacortes, WA w/ The Mission Orange, Candysound
10/13 - Department of Safety - Anacortes, WA w/ WHY?, Mt. Eerie
10/14 - The Sunset - Seattle, WA w/ The Femurs (Nada Mucho Presents)

You can also stream the entire record on the band's iLike now!



Thanks for your support!
- BBR

New Video for The Oregon Donor's "Morse Code"

Check out this new video for The Oregon Donor's song "Morse Code" from A Pageant's End (out October 6th)!

The Lonely Forest hit the road!

The Lonely Forest have loaded the van and are going down the west coast over the next few days! Check out these dates below:

9/19 Mississippi Studios, Portland OR - w/ Loch Lomond, Pt. Juncture WA (as part of MFNW)
9/20 Music Millennium In-store, Portland OR - 3PM
9/22 Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco CA - w/ Grand Archives, The Most Serene Republic
9/23 Spaceland, Los Angeles CA

More dates to come soon.

KEXP love and new shows for The Oregon Donor

KEXP 90.3fm officially added The Oregon Donor's "A Pageant's End" this past week. Call in and request any song off the record!

(206) 903-KEXP
dj@kexp.org

If you need a little preview of the record, go to www.theoregondonor.com. It's officially out on October 6th!

Check out the band live at these upcoming dates around the NW:
9/18 - Q Cafe w/ Elba - Seattle
10/1 - Twilight - Portland (CD Release)
10/2 - New Frontier - Tacoma
10/10 - Brown Lantern - Anacortes (21+ CD Release)
10/13 - Department of Safety w/ WHY?, Mt Eerie - Anacortes (All Ages CD Release)
10/14 - Sunset - Seattle (Nada Mucho Presents CD Release)

Also, watch this awesome teaser video -

Pictures from BBR Showcase II

Thank you to all who came out to Burning Building's 2nd showcase this past Friday @ the Sunset in Ballard.

Click HERE to enjoy some pics from the big event!

Also, if you didn't get a chance to check out The Oregon Donor's fantastic set (and pick up their new record), it's officially out on October 6th! We just posted a new track on their iLike, check it out:

• In Dogs We Trust by The Oregon Donor

More The Oregon Donor music on iLike