STRFKR: Miracle Mile

I’ve never seen Starfucker live, but by most accounts their performances are sweaty, physical (as in “let’s get”) good times.  read more

Best of What's Next: Pyramiddd

Until this fall, the foursome had called itself Starfucker...  read more

Starfucker Realizes It's Named Starfucker, Holds Contest for New Band Name, Tours

Bad band names often fall into one of three categories: intentional misspellings (Korn, Staind, Enuff Z'Enuff), nonsense (Hoobastank, Chumbawumba, Kajagoogoo) and seriously-what-the-hell-were-you-thinking. The bands falling into that third category are a special breed. Were they drunk? Is the name an inside joke that only four people understand? Regardless, a band that falls headfirst into that third category is dance-pop act Starfucker.But Starfucker isn't made of dolts; the band members know that the name may hold them back from the big time. Any kid asking "Hey, Ma. Can you swing by Wal-Mart and pick me up the new Starfucker album?" probably...  read more

PDX Pop Now! kicks off in Portland today

As MTV proudly pointed out last week, Portland, Oregon has rain, serial killers, and, oh yes, bands! In celebration of this city’s thriving music scene, the fifth annual PDX Pop Now! festival gets underway today at Rotture. ...  read more