Portland Live This Week

Do The Hustle

So much of what you think you need will naturally fall into place when you put yourself out there. Join us in celebrating the release of our new issue on Last Thursday, January 30 at the Cravedog happy hour, or continue to connect with your #PDXmusic community at MusicPortland's next First Monday meetup at Strum Guitars on February 3.
Phosphene: 'Cocoon' [Song Premiere]

Envelope yourself in the first driving dream pop single from Phosphene's forthcoming record, and then hear it live at the Alberta Street Pub on January 30.
Making Moves with Mo Troper [Song Premiere]

The pillar of Portland power pop has had a busy year but it only appears to be ramping up as Mo Troper just celebrated the grand opening of his new retail store Hawthorne Game Exchange and is set to release his third record via Tender Loving Empire next year. Get ready for the album release party at Holocene on February 16!
Bart Budwig: 'Sock Song' [Video Premiere]

Full of goofy nostalgia—and in honor of National Sock Day, natch—the tender-hearted Eastern Oregon singer-songwriter welcomes us into his musical family for a sock fight! Celebrate the release of Bart Budwig's new record at Bunk Bar on January 25.
Korgy & Bass: 'Remote' [Video Premiere]

Exploring several corners of these United States, 'Remote' is an across-the-country collaboration between PDX beatmakers Korgy & Bass and NOLA trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor. Supplemented by fresh visuals from New Mexico, experience the record live at OMSI's Kendall Planetarium on November 21—plus catch K&B at the Doug Fir on December 8.
Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]

Start with catchy back-to-back album tracks "Talk About It" and "Mirror" now and then check back on November 22 for the full stream. And celebrate the release of his debut LP at the Doug Fir with Tommy Alexander and Clara Baker on November 27. Win some tix here!

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Portland Live This Week

Do The Hustle

Phosphene: 'Cocoon' [Song Premiere]

Envelope yourself in the first driving dream pop single from Phosphene's forthcoming record, and then hear it live at the Alberta Street Pub on January 30.

Making Moves with Mo Troper [Song Premiere]

Bart Budwig: 'Sock Song' [Video Premiere]

Full of goofy nostalgia—and in honor of National Sock Day, natch—the tender-hearted Eastern Oregon singer-songwriter welcomes us into his musical family for a sock fight! Celebrate the release of Bart Budwig's new record at Bunk Bar on January 25.

Korgy & Bass: 'Remote' [Video Premiere]

Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]

Start with catchy back-to-back album tracks "Talk About It" and "Mirror" now and then check back on November 22 for the full stream. And celebrate the release of his debut LP at the Doug Fir with Tommy Alexander and Clara Baker on November 27. Win some tix here!

Phosphene: 'Cocoon' [Song Premiere]

Do The Hustle

Making Moves with Mo Troper [Song Premiere]

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