Olivia Awbrey is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, cultural critic, activist and advocate for trauma survivors from Portland.
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In Dark Times, I Sing of Trees
Olivia Awbrey - Apr 22, 2020
In a blink, Covid-19 devastated the music industry. Together, we’ll adapt and evolve. During these times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides...
Time for the 'Nasty' Revival
Olivia Awbrey - Feb 19, 2020
How can music promote causes that are not just worthy but necessary? Catch Stand and Sway do just that live at Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Arts Center on February 21.
Luddites and the Digital Embrace
Olivia Awbrey - Nov 5, 2019
It’s no wonder many musicians feel like they need to be marketing agents first and musicians second. Olivia Awbrey chats with Seattle's Kinski about their pre-digital days and the influence of...
Rock ‘n’ Roll Pride for Late Bloomers
Olivia Awbrey - Jun 27, 2019
It’s never too late to rock and never too late to love who you love.
Change From The Ground Up
Olivia Awbrey - Jun 6, 2019
Why we should listen to youth culture amongst #MeToo activism.
A Work In Progress: How Portland’s Music Scene Can Shift Towards Healing
Olivia Awbrey - Feb 14, 2019
#MeToo is an international movement that affects individuals at all levels, and Portland's creative community is not immune to the toxicity that often pervades the entertainment industry. But we...
