Kyle Green

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Ross Beach, who moved to Portland a couple of years ago, is at the forefront of the Elephant 6 psychedelic/pop movement. This collective of relatively unknown but well-respected (R.E.M, for instance, loves them) bands has a rabid cult following around the country. Neutral Milk Hotel and Apples in Stereo are the two most “famous.” The Minders, also a part of it, are Portland-based. Ross is one of the founders of the collective and produces a lot of his own music (as well as plays out a lot. He’s a quirky and talented guy.
Ross Beach, who moved to Portland a couple of years ago, is at the forefront of the Elephant 6 psychedelic/pop movement. This collective of relatively unknown but well-respected (R.E.M, for instance, loves them) bands has a rabid cult following around the country. Neutral Milk Hotel and Apples in Stereo are the two most “famous.” The Minders, also a part of it, are Portland-based. Ross is one of the founders of the collective and produces a lot of his own music (as well as plays out a lot. He’s a quirky and talented guy.