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Boone Howard Plants the Seeds for New Move Studios' Collaborative 'Paradise Hotel' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jun 13, 2019
Jesse Bettis of New Move has a new, long-time-coming comp stacked with Portland talent out via Tender Loving Empire on July 26 and now you can hear the Boone Howard song that started it all. Then...
Lost Lander: 'Go Missing' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Jun 7, 2019
Lost Lander's third album 'Aberdeen' is an experimental song cycle best experienced live when Matt Sheehy brings his one-man, musical storytelling and multimedia performance to Disjecta's stage on...
Robert Henry Band: 'Give Me A Guitar' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 30, 2019
A young'un with a timeless country sound, listen to a new original from Robert Henry as part of the 'Our City, Our Sounds: A #PDXmusic Song A Month' project in partnership with Blue Heron Studio....
Maurice and the Stiff Sisters: 'Heart Beats Faster' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 9, 2019
Tossing out another new song, listen to the latest horn-filled installment of the 'Our City, Our Sounds: A #PDXmusic Song A Month' series in partnership with Blue Heron Studio. Then don't miss the...
Collapsi: 'Wither Away' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - May 3, 2019
"Are we thriving or are we withering? And if we're withering, let's admit it so that we can then find revitalization." Join Collapsi at Valentines on May 5 for an evening of powerful,...
Albums
Get Lost in Aan's Own Little World
Ryan J. Prado - Jun 12, 2019
Bud Wilson tried exploring every weird corner while making his third record 'Losing My Shadow'—out June 13 via Fresh Selects. Celebrate its release at Mississippi Studios on June 19 with Korgy &...
JoJo Scott: ‘Growing Up’ [EP Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - May 29, 2019
Singer-songwriter JoJo Scott confronts the inevitability of adulthood on her debut EP. Celebrate the release of ‘Growing Up’ at Cobalt Studios PDX on June 2.
Holiday Breath Records: 'Bummer Pop: Volume 1' [Album Premiere]
Katey Trnka - Apr 9, 2019
The boutique label's latest comp is a testament to the spirit of collaboration and gloomy-yet-catchy rock and roll. Celebrate its release at Bummer Pop Fest at Kelly's Olympian on April 20.
Arlo Indigo and Butter Cap Off A Year Together [EP Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 12, 2019
Over the past year, the poppy trio Butter helped moody rocker Arlo Indigo put a little pep in his step, filling in as his backing band and also re-envisioning some of his material. Now, they'll...
Shook Twins: The Voices of Balance
Skylor Powell - Feb 14, 2019
Identical twin sisters Laurie and Katelyn Shook harmonize about the good men in their lives on their new LP. 'Some Good Lives' is out February 15 via Portland's Dutch Records, but get ready to...
Show Reviews
An Intimate Night with Angel Olsen
Brendan Swogger - Sep 16, 2018
As part of her Tiny Dreams solo tour, singer-songwriter Angel Olsen made a stop at Portland’s Newmark Theatre for an intimate two-night run alongside Hand Habits.
Life as a Hologram: Superorganism Take Over the Wonder
Brendan Swogger - Sep 7, 2018
After a stellar debut and a sold-out Doug Fir set in March, the excitement surrounding Superorganism’s Portland return was high when the band’s latest tour kicked off at the Wonder Ballroom on...
Girls/Girls/Boys: Panic! at the Disco’s Return to the Moda Center
Brendan Swogger - Aug 16, 2018
Alongside Hayley Kiyoko and ARIZONA, Panic! at the Disco made their return to the Moda Center arena with a bigger production and bigger setlist for a celebration of love and pride.
Where Folk Rock Meets Punk: Hop Along at the Wonder Ballroom
Brendan Swogger - Aug 14, 2018
Though many shows rely heavily on production to feed the crowd, Hop Along’s set at the Wonder Ballroom proved that raw lyrics and vocal presence are enough to captivate a diverse fanbase.
In Golden Glow: Vance Joy at Edgefield
Brendan Swogger - Jul 8, 2018
With a beautiful Oregon sunset as a backdrop, Vance Joy brought his latest album, 'Nation of Two,' to a sold-out Edgefield crowd with a little help from Mondo Cozmo.
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