Reviews
Tracks
Samuel Eisen-Meyers: ‘Race Against Time’ [Song Premiere]
Skylor Powell - Dec 10, 2018
Samuel Eisen-Meyers & The Joyful Noise will make a night of soulful sounds when they celebrate the release of his debut EP accompanied by a songwriters circle featuring some of Portland’s...
Sarah Wild and the Watch: 'Back Country Nightmare' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Dec 7, 2018
As Sarah Wild enters her perfectly gritty, edgy and just a little bit creepy 'Underworld' on her new EP, this heavy Southern rock sound with hints of blues and metal is exactly where she wants to...
Kristin Rebecca Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - Dec 6, 2018
The latest Rye Room Session features Maryland-based singer songwriter Kristin Rebecca performing “Reach for the Sky.”
Wave Collector: 'Double Check' plus Quiet Countries' Remix [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Dec 5, 2018
Pushing vocals to the front of his latest sample-based chillwave jam, composer Neal Wright also enlisted friend Quiet Countries to take his own stab at re-envisioning the new single.
Frankie Simone: 'The Christmas Song' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 29, 2018
"Santa is a badass femme and she and her bitches, kweens and baddies came to slay." Hear a new side of Frankie Simone now on her instant holiday classic and then come together at her Holigay...
Albums
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...
'You, Sir,' Must Hear Abbey Hendrix Find Her Voice
Andrea Janda - Aug 16, 2018
After years of making music, whether in school, bands or the industry, some encouragement from producer Adam Brock and Lenore.'s Joy Pearson helped push Abbey Hendrix to finally realize her...
Picklefest Brings ‘The Sounds of Portland’ on Vinyl!
Chris Young - Jul 6, 2018
Does it get any better than baseball, beer and local bands? Well, yes. Add in pickle tasting and #PDXmusic on vinyl and you've got the inaugural Picklefest on July 14! Score your tix, free beer...
Matt Dorrien's Got A Real Case of the Blues
Ryan J. Prado - May 11, 2018
The singer-songwriter's new LP may make you grey, but celebrating the release of 'In the Key of Grey' at The Old Church on May 23 will surely lift your spirits.
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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