This last week the temperatures were in the teens (which is cold for portland for December). To combat Portlanders' seasonal hibernation tendencies, a clandestine crew of local show-goers, label mavens, promotors and all-around music enthusiasts have launched winteristhenewsummer.com. refreshingly direct — the site's simply one image (updated weekly) of a portland musician holding a hand written sign with a selection of the current week's shows and parties. The images are replete with hidden links to band info and exclusive mixtape downloads. They're even arranging coat checks at selected events to help get the dance out this winter.
