Typhoon (band)

The dozen members of this Portland, Ore. band crammed behind the Tiny Desk for a transcendent set. See them perform songs from their latest album, White Lighter —the best arranged and most compelling of Typhoon's nearly 10-year run.

Kyle Morton, leader of the Portland, Ore. musical collective Typhoon, can trace the start of his songwriting career back to one life-altering bug bite.

David Dye speaks with Jimi Biron, Jennifer Ransdell and the band Typhoon about the welcoming appeal of Portland to musicians.

Sometimes it feels like there isn't enough time in the day. Or in a year for that matter. 2011 was an incredible year for music, almost too much to keep…