Capitol Hill Block Party 2018 Must-See: Unknown Mortal Orchestra

by Leilani PolkRuban Nielson is Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Multi-instrumental frontman/songwriter Ruban Nielson always sounds like he records Unknown Mortal Orchestra albums in a room with hairy shag carpet walls. The ‘70s vintage film of warm fogginess is likely achieved using pedals, filters and other effects on their blend of indie pop and psych rock, Nielson’s silky falsetto injecting hints of austere R&B and soul.Sex & Love—the 2018 fourth outing from the Portland-by