Reviews
Tracks
Stand and Sway featuring Anna Tivel Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - Feb 14, 2019
The latest Rye Room Session features Portland’s Stand and Sway with special guest Anna Tivel performing “Stand and Sway.” Don’t miss them live with the Aurora Chorus on March 3 in celebration of...
Watch Cedar Teeth Live from Mississippi Studios Thanks to Banana Stand Media [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Feb 12, 2019
Experience this haunting, powerful, first-ever live performance from vocalist Erin Corzine and then catch the band back at Mississippi Studios with Head for the Hills on February 16!
Earth World: 'Artificial Light' [Video Premiere]
Ryan J. Prado - Feb 7, 2019
Earth World decries social media tropes in a trippy new clip.
Deathlist: 'Dream Legs' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 5, 2019
With three solo records in three years, the prolific Jenny Logan will celebrate the release of her haunted 'A Canyon' at The Fixin' To on February 9.
Uncovering Songs and Stories with Sarah Clarke of Dirty Revival, Saeeda Wright and Moorea Masa
Chris Young - Feb 4, 2019
In 2019, Vortex is bringing songs and stories into the world through our #PDXmusic Song A Month collaboration with Blue Heron Studio and a new storytelling live series with Artists Rep. Do not...
Albums
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...
Y La Bamba Soundtracks A Movement
Elizabeth Seward - Feb 1, 2019
A synchronous accompaniment to #MeToo, Y La Bamba's fifth record is a testament to the strength of women. “We are women, we are powerful,” Luz Elena Mendoza sings on the title track...
The Cabin Project: ‘Decenter’ [Album Premiere]
Roxy Runyan - Jan 29, 2019
The journey-like quality of the Portland four-piece's fifth album swirls around the listener like a meteor shower. Celebrate its celestial release at a double release show with Camp Crush at the...
Dazzleships Records: 'Raised By Women' [Album Premiere]
Katey Trnka - Oct 20, 2018
In an effort to promote local women artists and pay it forward, Dazzleships Records has compiled tracks from some of Portland's best for an album to benefit those in need.
'Through Frames': Lorain Explores the Edges of Loneliness
Andrea Janda - Sep 21, 2018
The debut album from Lorain captures the solitude of rural landscapes, the loneliness of towering cities, and the isolation of our lives on social media. 'Through Frames' is out September 25 with...
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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