If contentment can be a weapon, Swallows wield it well. This Portland rock duo will celebrate their ninth release, "Between the Sea and Sky," this Saturday at Langano Lounge. On the album's anthem, ...

Imagine a giant tank that can roll into town emitting literally no sound. This could be the future of stealth warfare. Scientists have recently devised a “sonic black hole;” any sound that passes its ...

Along certain coastal cliffs in Ireland, visitors notice an unusual acoustic effect: voices seem to vanish into the air ...

Western Centuries are premiering their new song "Three Swallows" exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play below to hear the Americana trio's new track. With its R&B-inspired groove and hard ...

Local indie-rock band Dark Swallows takes its name from "Rima LIII (the dark swallows will return again)" by 19th century Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. Singer/lyricist Ivy Merrell had ...

Swallows sent out a clarion call in the Women's B league last weekend that they fully intend to repeat as champions. The team stormed to a decisive 5-0 victory over Ravens on Sunday to maintain their ...