Posts Tagged: local motives

WMPG To Release Local Music Compilation to Benefit USM’s Oakhurst Food Pantry

We have released a wide-ranging compilation of local music to raise emergency funding and help secure food for the USM’s Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry . The release, Local Motives #1 , includes tracks from no fewer than 27 local musicians, including Grammy winner Dave Gutter and indie rock favorites Weakened Friends, as well as a roster of local heavyweights such as Little Oso, One Hundred Thorns, Snake Lips, Brit Martin, Juniper Ginger, Ella Hue, TheWorst, Whitney Walker, Red Eft, Space Fog, Plague Dad,…

Local Motives on Bandcamp

Bella’s Bartok – 11/14/25

On Friday, November 14th, Bella’s Bartok had a special live performance on Signal Boost from 1-2pm. This was a mere teaser ahead of their show at Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine!

Bella's Bartok singer

Local Motives Showcase at Blue!

On May 29th, WMPG presents a Local Motives Showcase at Blue Portland Maine ! This showcase represents some of the incredible talent broadcasted on our live show over the pass year. Featuring Kai Luc, Alma June & The Persian Cats, and Oodelally, the show kicks off at 8PM, with doors at 7PM. We’re excited to see you there!

Local Motives Showcase at Blue

The return of live music to WMPG

Local Motives at WMPG returns tonight (Friday) with a live session by local band Luniere . Songwriters Calen Perkins, Jason Roman and Geoff Zimmerman met at a coffee shop open mic. What began as a weekly sharing of original songs evolved into a full-fledged band. They added drummer, Eric Landau one year later. They now draw from their wide range of musical tastes to collaborate under the name “Luniere” on original songs that showcase vocal harmonies, pop, rock…