Reviews
Tracks
Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno: 'Hollowed Hearts' [Song Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Mar 5, 2021
Photos by Brendon BurtonVivian Leva and Riley Calcagno were managing life, education, love and music from a distance before it became a necessity for all of us. Pre-pandemic, they were both in...
Stoner Control: 'Learning To Swim' [Song Premiere]
Blake Hickman - Feb 17, 2021
Hear an instant classic from one of Portland's best new rock bands: "My partner literally taught me how to swim and people were concerned about global warming at the time. I guess the planet is...
Wonderly: 'Bayocean' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Jan 7, 2021
Get ready to explore some little-known Pacific Northwest history with the celebrated Portland duo, starting with the story of Oregon opulence that fell into the sea.
50 Great Albums by Portland Artists in 2020
Aaron Colter - Dec 22, 2020
To close out the year, Banana Stand Media co-founder and #PDXmusic maven Aaron Colter lists off 50 great albums by Portland artists in 2020.
Blair Borax: 'Empty' [Track Premiere]
Bren Swogger - Dec 4, 2020
Singer-songwriter and yoga instructor Blair Borax shares her latest single, “Empty,” a song that explores how a vacant room can be the perfect place to confront the world and ourselves.
Albums
ICYMI: Hovering Shrikes, ‘Bang Dust’
Katey Trnka - May 3, 2021
Longtime friends and collaborators have released their first album as a new, story-driven project.
YOB: Defying Death
Robert Ham - Sep 21, 2020
Doom metal trio YOB finds new life in a brush with mortality.
Witch Mountain: Goin' Through Changes?
Robert Ham - Sep 17, 2020
Two decades in, Witch Mountain's doom metal just can't be ignored.
Wipers: 'Is This Real?' Yes, This Was Real
Mark Lore - Aug 19, 2020
With a new Jackpot Records 40th anniversary reissue of Wipers’ landmark debut, we look back at the record and the rebirth of a scene four decades ago.
Tommy Alexander: ‘Waves’ [Album Review]
Ryan J. Prado - Aug 5, 2020
On his sophomore album, the Portland songwriter basks in moody summertime Americana.
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.
