Portland psych-pop group The Hugs has been steadily picking up steam since their formation in 2007 - being featured in illustrious music publications like NME, and sharing the stage with tons of indie rock luminaries - and they've recently released a new EP.

"When we were younger, we had a lot of ideas about music and purity and wanting to not sell out, whatever that means," says Appaloosa. "Speaking at least for myself, now we just want to make music that people love. We're not hung up about indie status - not that we're successful, yet, but we want to be successful at all costs. At least I do. I hope we can sell out. That's the goal."

Read Rev. Adam McKinney's full feature on The Hugs in the Music & Culture section.

THE HUGS, w/ guests, 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, Le Voyeur, 404 E. Fourth Ave., Olympia, cover tba, 360.943.5710