A few months back Lithics was voted “Best New Band” in Portland. As much as I despise these sorts of polls, I gotta say, the people got it right! Great to see them get some much deserved accolades. Olympia’s Angel Food are a killer, newish band comprised of comprised of Lillian Maring (Grass Widow, Ruby Pins) and Ange Duval (AKA Angelo Spencer/K records). Cool Flowers is a new Chris Sutton (Hornet Leg, Dub Narcotic Sound System) project with Jon (Bobby Peru) and Travis (Conditioner and a couple dozen others). Straight fire.