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Hailey Verhaalen: 'Someday When This Is Over'
Bren Swogger - Jul 13, 2020
As the world continues to cope with the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, Nashville-via-Portland country songwriter and American Idol alum Hailey Verhaalen has released a new song to help everyone get...
The Sounds of The Rose City Revolution [Playlist]
Chris Young - Jun 10, 2020
Thanks to the independent thinkers in the streets, freelance journalists on social media, and #PDXmusic makers in our homegrown studios, this revolution is both live and televised—and our protest...
Watch Bocha's 'Brown Skin' Live at EYRST Studios [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jun 9, 2020
If you are going to indulge in black culture, then you must truly honor the bodies behind the art. If you see beauty in "Brown Skin," then take Bocha's words to heart.
Dakota Theim: 'Better Unsaid' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - May 18, 2020
The Portland singer-songwriter quietly released his debut LP—10 tracks of indelible pop songs that feel like they'd sound right at home coming out of a '60s jukebox—at the beginning of the year....
Bad Shadows: ‘Voices In The Dark’ [Video Premiere]
N.L. Brooks - May 12, 2020
It’s the early 1960s and you’re watching your freakbeat lover from England catch some SoCal waves. But you may have to make a quick getaway and move on soon as there’s someone, or something, on...
Albums
Tommy Alexander: ‘Waves’ [Album Review]
Ryan J. Prado - Aug 5, 2020
On his sophomore album, the Portland songwriter basks in moody summertime Americana
Scott Toddy: ‘Vibe for a Bit’ [Album Premiere]
N.L. Brooks - May 22, 2020
A little Toddy is all you need to uplift your soul to the stratosphere: On his spacey debut, the local producer and DJ uses his background in graphic design and stand-up comedy to craft an...
Locals-Only 'For Home' Comp Benefits Portland Coronavirus Mutual Aid Fund
Ryan J. Prado - Apr 27, 2020
Out April 28, the pay-what-you-want compilation unites 37 artists across numerous genres—including GLASYS, Mr. Wrong, The Latter Day Skanks and Tender Loving Empire's Jared Mees—to support those...
Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 15, 2019
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...
Daystar's Bringing Back Rock and Roll
Phil Favorite - Oct 17, 2019
Recommended if you like Badfinger, Sloan or The Parson Red Heads, don't miss Daystar celebrating the release of their debut LP 'The Complete Recordings' at Bunk Bar with The Resolectrics and...
Show Reviews
An Intimate Night with Angel Olsen
Bren 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
Bren 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
Bren 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
Bren 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
Bren 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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