Brooklyn Vegan — Like last year, the 2015 Red Bull Music Academy will host a two-night tribute concert at BAM. Last year was William Onyeabor, and this year they'll be paying tribute to the late, great Arthur Russell whose music spanned folk,... more info

Mercury News, California — Best Coast, Thao Nguyen, Mick Jenkins and Geographer are among recommended acts at Noise Pop, Feb. 20-March 1. more info

Stereogum — When last we heard from the Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter Mirah, she’d lined up with Thao Nguyen to form the duo Thao & Mirah; they released one self-titled 2011 album together. Mirah herself hasn’t dropped a solo album since 2009′s (a)sp... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Go Forth, Feminist Warriors (MP3) Pitchfork points to this month's Rookie theme song, "Go Forth, Feminist Warriors," which features Sleater-Kinney/Wild Flag/Portlandia's Carrie Brownstein, Waxahatchee, Tegan & Sara, Dum Dum Girls, Thao Nguy... more info

KEXP Seattle — Opening our three-day broadcast during Bumbershoot this past Labor Day weekend, Thao and The Get Down Stay Down brought their brand of entertaining indie folk populism to the Music Lounge. On stage, Thao Nguyen and her bandmates alternate their fairl... more info

Topix — On paper, Thao Nguyen and her band, the Get Down Stay Down , are so painfully Portland as to invite accusations of parody: a slight Asian woman with mop of unruly black hair fronting a band playing a blend of folk music and indie rock on a variety of... more info

KEXP Seattle — In 21st century indie rock, “populist” isn’t necessarily a term that a lot of bands would want attached to them, but Thao and The Get Down Stay Down gladly wear it as a badge of honor. On their latest album, We The Common, Thao Nguyen and her b... more info

Consequence of Sound — Thao Nguyen tugs on heart strings, talks touring and social injustice. more info

Topix — You know I take any opportunity to mention Ira Glass on the blog, and while he isn't the best part about this music video, he's certainly a highlight. more info

USA Today Music — Take a look at the new clip for 'We the Common.' more info