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In conversation with Kevin Blackwell of Sassparilla: ‘Honey, I’m Using Again’ is a confession and a prayer
Americana/punk band, Sassparilla, returns with their eighth record, Honey, I’m Using Again, on February 20, 2026. The Portland, Oregon, and Golden, Colorado, based bandmates Kevin Blackwell, Doug Ebert, and Dan Power worked together on the project, recording the entire album from Blackwell’s basement. Sassparilla quickly made their mark on the Portland music scene, bound by
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REVIEW – The Devil Said Jump’s “Better Man” laments relatable heartbreak
The Devil Said Jump’s latest single, “Better Man,” starts candidly: “You say you got a boyfriend. Congradu-fucking-lations.” The rest of the song follows suit with honesty that doesn’t hold back, lyrics of which are backed by an undeniable Americana-influenced sound. An acoustic guitar motif accompanies the entirety of the song, with hints of perhaps the
