Rethinking Your Perfect Pickathon: 2022 Promises an Otherworldly Return for the Beloved Portland Festival

Whether it’s your first time at Pendarvis Farm, or you misplaced a hoodie at your campsite in the before-times and are desperately hoping it’s waiting for you at the lost and found, Pickathon 2022 is poised to be a truly magical respite for your 21st century ills.
Pickathon Announces 2022 Lineup

After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Pickathon is back August 4 to 7 with a “genre-agnostic” lineup and revamped site design.
Moorea Masa Highlights the Importance of Wellness for BIPOC Community with New Single

Hear Moorea Masa's new single “Honey” and help raise money for Radical Rest during her live stream on September 25.
Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester

In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We take the rhythms and the melodies and heal people."
The Portland Underground: Still Open

Now is the time we need to feel connected. Join your #PDXmusic community—and start planning for our future—by participating in MusicPortland's city commissioner candidate forum on May 3 at 1pm. Ask the candidates about issues that matter to you!
Artist to Watch: Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shines Her Bright Gloom on Debut EP

After 15 years of making music, Isabeau Waia’u Walker finally decided to record her own songs. 'Better Metric' is out April 26 but you can stream the title track here and celebrate its release via live stream with Jacob Miller and Ryan Oxford on May 9.

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Rethinking Your Perfect Pickathon: 2022 Promises an Otherworldly Return for the Beloved Portland Festival

Whether it’s your first time at Pendarvis Farm, or you misplaced a hoodie at your campsite in the before-times and are desperately hoping it’s waiting for you at the lost and found, Pickathon 2022 is poised to be a truly magical respite for your 21st century ills.

Pickathon Announces 2022 Lineup

After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Pickathon is back August 4 to 7 with a “genre-agnostic” lineup and revamped site design.

Moorea Masa Highlights the Importance of Wellness for BIPOC Community with New Single

Hear Moorea Masa's new single “Honey” and help raise money for Radical Rest during her live stream on September 25.

Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester

In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We take the rhythms and the melodies and heal people."

The Portland Underground: Still Open

Now is the time we need to feel connected. Join your #PDXmusic community—and start planning for our future—by participating in MusicPortland's city commissioner candidate forum on May 3 at 1pm. Ask the candidates about issues that matter to you!

Artist to Watch: Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shines Her Bright Gloom on Debut EP

After 15 years of making music, Isabeau Waia’u Walker finally decided to record her own songs. 'Better Metric' is out April 26 but you can stream the title track here and celebrate its release via live stream with Jacob Miller and Ryan Oxford on May 9.

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