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Legendary independent record label Kill Rock Stars has turned 30.

OPB takes a look back at the imprint’s storied history and gets a peek into the optimistic future of rock.

Kill Rock Stars at 30: ‘A garbage heap that grows nothing but flowers’ The legendary indie record label passes the three decade mark and looks to the future of rock with renewed excitement.

A deeply personal new recording from No-No Boy and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reexamines a neglected history and challenges what it means to be an American.

Asian-American history comes alive on No-No Boy’s ‘1975’ The deeply personal new recording reexamines a neglected history and challenges what it means to be an American.

Sleater-Kinney are used to shaking things up. For decades now, the band has reshaped the tone of rock music with an ever-evolving sound.

But with their new album, they found themselves dealing with a lot of change, even by their standards.

Overcoming adversity, Sleater-Kinney takes a brave step forward on the ‘Path Of Wellness’ The band faces down an uncertain future and embraces change with its new record.

Black Belt Eagle Scout bandleader Katherine Paul shares a special guest DJ playlist inspired by a move home during this past year.

Guest DJ: Katherine Paul The Black Belt Eagle Scout bandleader shares a guest DJ playlist inspired by a move home.

From modern indie rock to lo-fi funk from the 70s, Portland punk rock mainstay Kathy Foster covered a lot of territory in this guest DJ playlist.

After a brutal year, Kathy Foster wants us all to dance Foster, a pillar of the Oregon punk rock music scene, puts her eclectic taste as a curator on full display in a special guest playlist created for OPB.

On their new album "Arrows," RED FANG go to great lengths to melt your face off. That includes katana sword stunts and drumming in swimming pools.

On ‘Arrows,’ metal band Red Fang continues a quest to find the ‘most enormous sound imaginable’ From Japanese katana sword stunts to drumming in swimming pools, the Portland outfit goes to great lengths to blow your mind.

This week's mix features new songs from Maria DeHart, Lord Huron, and Friedberg.

Monday Mix: Maria DeHart, Lord Huron, Friedberg Kickstart the week with three new songs hand-picked for your playlist.

Battling cancer during COVID-19, musician Jessica Boudreaux (of Summer Cannibals) is undergoing an artistic transformation while normalizing illness, treatment and recovery to a devoted group of online fans.

Battling cancer during COVID-19, a rock musician finds strength in the quiet parts Jessica Boudreaux is undergoing an artistic transformation while normalizing illness, treatment and recovery to a devoted group of online fans.

Eric D. Johnson’s band Fruit Bats has survived tragedy, neglect and the vagaries of the road. And now, he says things are just getting started.

After two decades of music, Fruit Bats show no signs of slowing down Eric D. Johnson’s band has survived tragedy, neglect and the vagaries of the road. And now, he says things are just getting started.

Hip-hop musician MOsley WOtta is pushing artistic boundaries and asking tough questions of his listeners and his community in the high desert of Central Oregon.

Hip-hop in the high desert: MOsley WOtta flows in the unlikeliest of places The Bend-based emcee is asking tough questions and pushing artistic boundaries in Central Oregon.

OPB's Jerad Walker talked with Oregon native Kate Davis about her fascinating evolution from young jazz bassist and singer, reworking her creative landscape, and releasing a new album of songs by Daniel Johnston.

A tale of two covers: Musician Kate Davis reemerges on her own terms With her new album, “Strange Boy,” the songwriter completes a remarkable turnaround.

Rae Khalil: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert The rapper, singer and songwriter performs four songs as part of Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

Ice/snow day or no, we have new music for your playlist this week, from Hayley Williams, BOMBA ESTEREO, and Sir Sly.

Monday Mix: Hayley Williams, Bomba Estereo, Sir Sly Listen to three songs hand-picked to start your week.

Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Filmed in stark black and white, Ndegeocello takes us on an intense trip across her catalog. Watch the R&B auteur's contribution to Tiny Desk's Black History Month celebration.

Monday Mix: Miss Gritt, Arlo Parks, Dylan Cartlidge Start your week off right with three lovingly curated music picks from opbmusic.