Mayor Sam Adams

Listen Local brings music made by Portland-based musicians to the City's telephone service. Sure, no one likes to wait, but since it's a fact of life, we figured we ought to make your time on hold as interesting and entertaining as we can. And thanks to Portland's vibrant and talented music community, that turns out to be remarkably interesting and entertaining. But don't just take our word for it – have a listen right here with our embedded player to the outstanding, diverse, 15-track playlist selected by volunteers for Listen Local Summer 2010.

“From our entrepreneurs to our artists, what starts in Portland tends to be watched – and bought – around the world. Portland’s economic prosperity is being built on our innovation and our creativity. Listen Local showcases both.” — Mayor Sam Adams

For more information about the Portland musicians featured in the current Listen Local tracklist please visit our ARTIST PROFILES PAGE

SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC to Rumblefish, Listen Local's licensing partner.

CHOOSE THE NEXT PLAYLIST - Join the Community Listening Panel to help select the music for next quarter's Listen Local playlist.

Check out our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for the who, what, why and how of Listen Local.

Have questions, comments or suggestions regarding Listen Local? Contact Cary Clarke, Arts & Culture Policy Coordinator in the Mayor's Office:

cary.clarke@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-2108

Listen to the Summer 2010 Playlist

The City of Portland is proud to partner with the well-established, Portland-based sonic branding and music licensing company Rumblefish to produce Listen Local.