Rian Amiton
@rianamiton.bsky.social
Dad, husband, urban planner, OR native and resident. Enjoyer of music, basketball, public policy, and whatnot. Opinions are my own. Also: mixcloud.com/freebeef
A bunch of friends and acquaintances helped me tell the story of an underground music legend and the greatest holiday album that you've probably never heard. This was a *lot* of fun to put together. Thank you to everybody who contributed. Happy holidays everyone! www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Free Beef Ep. 35 - Christmas and the Legend of Larry "Duke" Pangrino (12/18/25)
The story of a Boston music legend and the greatest holiday album that you've never heard. Featuring music by Yo La Tengo, Oneohtrix Point Never, Air, Kid Koala, Goya Bear, The Magic of Multiples, Don...
www.mixcloud.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A bunch of friends and acquaintances helped me tell the story of an underground music legend and the greatest holiday album that you've probably never heard. This was a *lot* of fun to put together. Thank you to everybody who contributed. Happy holidays everyone! www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
A tribute to one of my favorites. www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Free Beef Ep. 28 - D'Angelo (10/23/25)
Listen to Free Beef Ep. 28 - D'Angelo (10/23/25) by Free Beef for free. Follow Free Beef to never miss another show.
www.mixcloud.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
A tribute to one of my favorites. www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Didn’t follow any of the established process. This is insane.
Breaking News: President Trump is having the White House’s entire East Wing demolished to make way for his $200 million ballroom. The project is far more extensive than he initially let on.
Trump Will Demolish Entire White House East Wing for Ballroom: Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Didn’t follow any of the established process. This is insane.
Amidst all of this [waves arms around], tonight is the opening game for the Trailblazers, so there’s that. www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Free Beef Ep. 27 - Basketball (10/16/25)
www.mixcloud.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Amidst all of this [waves arms around], tonight is the opening game for the Trailblazers, so there’s that. www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Good god, what a loss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOnd...
D'Angelo & the Vanguard - Full Concert [HD] | Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2015
YouTube video by North Sea Jazz Archive
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Good god, what a loss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOnd...
New @pile.bsky.social album just dropped, and per usual it is incredible.
August 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
New @pile.bsky.social album just dropped, and per usual it is incredible.
Dang, I wonder if Portland even tried to keep Jabari. Solid NBA player and likable guy. Weird that he’d jump on a 2-way. Though he gets to reunite with Watford (another guy whose departure was confusing).
FROM SHAMS:
Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, source tells ESPN. Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in Portland, appearing in 188 games.
Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, source tells ESPN. Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in Portland, appearing in 188 games.
July 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dang, I wonder if Portland even tried to keep Jabari. Solid NBA player and likable guy. Weird that he’d jump on a 2-way. Though he gets to reunite with Watford (another guy whose departure was confusing).
Genuinely curious why Portland dude Marcus McCauley didn't really blow up after his very excellent 2020 album (and music vids) -- and also what he's been up to since. youtube.com/@moodycouch?...
Moody Couch
I make music and shit.
youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Genuinely curious why Portland dude Marcus McCauley didn't really blow up after his very excellent 2020 album (and music vids) -- and also what he's been up to since. youtube.com/@moodycouch?...
Today I have listened to SO MUCH Rayon Base music and I am so perplexed and amazed by it all. What an odd, unsettling, yet sort of lovely? world this man has created. youtu.be/JlVNaou7ze8?...
MY SONGS - In Order
YouTube video by Rayon Base
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Today I have listened to SO MUCH Rayon Base music and I am so perplexed and amazed by it all. What an odd, unsettling, yet sort of lovely? world this man has created. youtu.be/JlVNaou7ze8?...
Reposted by Rian Amiton
I’m more of a Corvallis guy, but I won’t judge
May 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’m more of a Corvallis guy, but I won’t judge
Free Beef Ep. 7: Loud www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
Free Beef Ep. 7 - May 29, 2025
Listen to Free Beef Ep. 7 - May 29, 2025 by Free Beef for free. Follow Free Beef to never miss another show.
www.mixcloud.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Free Beef Ep. 7: Loud www.mixcloud.com/freebeef/fre...
2 of my favorites are touring *together*, heck yeah! Got my ticket.
May 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2 of my favorites are touring *together*, heck yeah! Got my ticket.
Groundbreaking today.
May 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Groundbreaking today.
Hahahaha, he really didn’t do even the least amount of research into this albatross of a bribe.
May 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hahahaha, he really didn’t do even the least amount of research into this albatross of a bribe.
Good.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Good.
Shameless plug to distract from *waves hands around*: I started a music show on @korcfm.bsky.social, Thurs nights at 7 with an encore Fri nights at midnight. Also going up at mixcloud.com/freebeef. I'm 6 eps in and it has been super fun. Latest one features the guitar magic of @kph.bsky.social!
Free Beef
Free Beef is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts
mixcloud.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Shameless plug to distract from *waves hands around*: I started a music show on @korcfm.bsky.social, Thurs nights at 7 with an encore Fri nights at midnight. Also going up at mixcloud.com/freebeef. I'm 6 eps in and it has been super fun. Latest one features the guitar magic of @kph.bsky.social!
America needs the return of the functional front porch as a default component of low/medium density residential architecture. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
America, ‘Nation of Porches’
The US pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale highlights a global idea that found its best expression in American buildings: the porch.
www.bloomberg.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
America needs the return of the functional front porch as a default component of low/medium density residential architecture. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Sickening.
Months after the Trump administration ground U.S. refugee admissions to a halt, the program meant for people fleeing war or political persecution has restarted — but only for one group: White South Africans.
Trump shut out refugees but is making White South Africans an exception
About 60 Afrikaners are set to be routed through Virginia next week, documents show, in a notable exception to President Donald Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Sickening.
After the Trump Gaza video I’m pretty convinced that nothing online matters anymore.
May 3, 2025 at 3:57 AM
After the Trump Gaza video I’m pretty convinced that nothing online matters anymore.
As a dad of 3 kids under 13, this is terrifying.
Google said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, as tech companies vie to attract young users with A.I. products.
Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13
The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As a dad of 3 kids under 13, this is terrifying.
We’re on vacation just south of Jacksonville FL and…are funnel clouds on otherwise placid days a common occurrence ‘round these parts?
There are no storms around and it disappeared quickly. Just curious!
There are no storms around and it disappeared quickly. Just curious!
April 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We’re on vacation just south of Jacksonville FL and…are funnel clouds on otherwise placid days a common occurrence ‘round these parts?
There are no storms around and it disappeared quickly. Just curious!
There are no storms around and it disappeared quickly. Just curious!
Unfortunately @lizzyacker.bsky.social light rail won’t work in Corvallis until the population density doubles, or more.
April 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Unfortunately @lizzyacker.bsky.social light rail won’t work in Corvallis until the population density doubles, or more.
Huh! A lot of people are going to lose their minds today, but I don’t hate it. He’s not the best Xs and Os guy (though he’s improved) but despite everything he likes it here and players love playing for him and I think those are both super under appreciated attributes so hey, why not.
FROM SHAMS:
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups' representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach finished the final guaranteed year on his contract.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups' representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach finished the final guaranteed year on his contract.
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FROM SHAMS:
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups' representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach finished the final guaranteed year on his contract.
twitter.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Huh! A lot of people are going to lose their minds today, but I don’t hate it. He’s not the best Xs and Os guy (though he’s improved) but despite everything he likes it here and players love playing for him and I think those are both super under appreciated attributes so hey, why not.