{"id":5571,"date":"2013-09-03T22:35:00","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marmoset-journal.flywheelsites.com\/2013-9-tender-loving-empire-joins-the-family\/"},"modified":"2021-03-25T16:40:10","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T23:40:10","slug":"tender-loving-empire-joins-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/tender-loving-empire-joins-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Tender Loving Empire joins the Marmoset family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:10.040567398071289%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2_Picture2.png\" alt=\"Picture 2.png\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2_Picture2.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2_Picture2.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"986x99\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Picture 2.png\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"522606a5e4b0e56a47d7f2e3\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>When thinking of Portland landmarks, it&#8217;s hard not to make a list without Forest Park, Stumptown Coffee, Voodoo Doughnuts, Powell&#8217;s Bookstore.&nbsp; Now there&#8217;s another name to add to the list: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tenderlovingempire.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tender Loving Empire<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Since 2006, owners Jared and Brianne Mees have quickly made TLE become a staple and local meeting place for creative exchange. Being the renaissance fixture that it is, TLE is one part retail consignment shop, one part screen printing studio, and one part record label that completes a powerful triad of awesomeness.&nbsp; TLE&#8217;s record label hosts a plethora of buzz bands including the likes of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/wearetyphoon.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Typhoon<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ylabamba.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Y La Bamba<\/a> and Radiation City; and we couldn&#8217;t be happier to announce that we&#8217;ll be adding their artists to our roster today.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to start collaborating with such an amazing entity as Tender Loving Empire an all of the amazing work they do.&nbsp; Let&#8217;s take a look at some of the new bands\/artists we&#8217;ll be working with&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1>Typhoon<\/h1>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:38.400001525878906%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4_Picture5.png\" alt=\"Picture 5.png\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4_Picture5.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4_Picture5.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"875x336\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Picture 5.png\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"522621b3e4b086aa1b843fef\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>When listening to <a href=\"http:\/\/wearetyphoon.com\">Typhoon<\/a>, the music envelops you right out of the gates with<br \/>\nlayers upon layers of shifting and expanding guitar, stringed, horned,<br \/>\nand vocal textures.&nbsp; With the immensely strong storytelling lyricism of <strong>Kyle Morton<\/strong>,<br \/>\n each song moves and sweeps while grabbing with you imagery that<br \/>\ngravitates with strong emotions. With a newly released album under their<br \/>\n belts, they are well on their way to become a<br \/>\nhousehold name not only in our local neighborhoods, but every<br \/>\nneighborhood.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out their Marmoset artist profile <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/typhoon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lend an hear to their incredibly engaging track &#8220;The Honest Truth&#8221;<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/TheHonesttruthbyTyphoon.m4a\/original\/The+Honest+truth+by+Typhoon.m4a\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"The Honest Truth\"\n  data-author=\"Typhoon\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Radiation City<br \/><\/h1>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:62.90322494506836%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n          content-fill\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/radiationcity.jpg\" alt=\"radiationcity.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/radiationcity.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/radiationcity.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"620x390\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"radiationcity.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"52261cbae4b0fd51acef21f1\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Being<br \/>\n recently voted as Portland\u2019s Best New Band, it\u2019s no surprise that Radiation City&#8217;s engaging throw-back crooning sound with a modern tinge has won the<br \/>\nhearts and ears of many. &nbsp;Their music speaks volumes to how creative it<br \/>\nis, from the wide array of textures to the soulful musings of lead<br \/>\nsinger <strong>Elisabeth Ellison<\/strong>. &nbsp;From all of these different elements, what is<br \/>\n ultimately created is something very original and blends the vintage<br \/>\nwith the modern in a very harmonious way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out their Marmoset artist profile <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/radiation-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Give a listen to their beautiful and haunting piece &#8220;The Color of Industry&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/TheColorofIndustrybyRadiationCity.m4a\/original\/The+Color+of+Industry+by+Radiation+City.m4a\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"The Color of Industry\"\n  data-author=\"Radiation City\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Y La Bamba<\/h1>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:41.379310607910156%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n          content-fill\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture7.png\" alt=\"Picture 7.png\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture7.png\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Picture7.png\" data-image-dimensions=\"841x348\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"Picture 7.png\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5226109ae4b0f02d4ce216c8\" data-type=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ylabamba.com\">Y La Bamba<\/a><br \/>\n create haunting and delicately crafted art folk. Half sung in Spanish,<br \/>\nthis group presents a fresh take on their multicultural approach with<br \/>\ncompositions that present something new and unique to the musical<br \/>\nlandscape. With Luz<br \/>\nElena&#8217;s ethereal vocals combined with bittersweet melodies and thrumming<br \/>\n Latin-inspired rhythms, what forms is an indie-folk masterpiece.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out their Marmoset artist profile <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/y-la-bamba\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve been loving their haunting and gorgeous track &#8220;Juniper&#8221;<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/JuniperbyYLaBamba.m4a\/original\/Juniper+by+Y+La+Bamba.m4a\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Juniper\"\n  data-author=\"Y La Bamba\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>Want to hear more bands on TLE&#8217;s label?&nbsp; Check out our curated <strong>Tender Loving Empire Mixtape <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/mixtapes\/d725fa76-e0e4-4b30-80ec-66387a995968\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking of Portland landmarks, it&#8217;s hard not to make a list without Forest Park,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,16],"tags":[2201,2335,1065,2331,2336,33,10,333,326,325,539,349,338,371,2333,2075,372,2056,2334],"class_list":["post-5571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mixtapes","category-music","tag-jared-mees","tag-juniper","tag-label","tag-lable","tag-love-dont-go","tag-marmoset","tag-marmoset-music","tag-mixtape","tag-oregon","tag-portland","tag-radiation-city","tag-record","tag-songs","tag-tender-loving-empire","tag-the-family-crest","tag-the-honest-truth","tag-tle","tag-typhoon","tag-y-la-bamba","has-excerpt"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5571\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}