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Whim: 'Brick Walls and All Their Secrets' [Song Premiere]
Bruna Cucolo - Mar 19, 2020
Bricks are not the only things that hold secrets. On Whim’s new single, the artist leaves plenty obscured for listeners to discover on their own.
Fox and Bones: 'Already Here (Music in Modern Times)' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 20, 2020
The duo get real about the struggles professional musicians face while also savoring making music for a living. Celebrate the release of this single—as well as their signing to Portland's Dutch...
Shy Honey: 'Runaway' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 14, 2020
Soaked in nostalgia for the ’80s and ’90s, Shy Honey's synthpop love songs are perfect for any and all the Valentine's Day feels in your life right now. Mark your cal for a night of indelible...
Olivia Awbrey: 'Advanced State of Decay' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Feb 10, 2020
Prepping to release her punk-tinged, self-aware debut LP on May 1, Olivia Awbrey will crisscross the NW rocking Rx Fest on February 15 and Boise’s Treefort at the end of March before returning...
Mr. Vale's Math Class: 'Walkin'' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jan 30, 2020
Jordan Vale and friends make arithmetic an activity you'll want to do at the bar—starting with a free show at The Firkin Tavern on February 7 and followed by Onion The Man's record release show at...
Contra Party: 'Heather' [Song Premiere]
Ryan Voelker - Jan 16, 2020
Embracing the balance between being a club owner and making music, Holocene co-founder Scott McLean is set to release the debut record from his moody rock project Contra Party on January 17—and...
Phosphene: 'Cocoon' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Jan 15, 2020
Envelope yourself in the first driving dream pop single from Phosphene's forthcoming record, and then hear it live at the Alberta Street Pub on January 30.
Happy Birthday to Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, with Soul from Michalangela [Song and Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Jan 14, 2020
We've all played "The Pretender" and dreamed of rocking out alongside our favorite musicians. But what happens when you're talented enough to reenvision their music and you share the same birthday...
Laryssa Birdseye: 'Press Play' [Music Video]
Brendan Swogger - Dec 23, 2019
Taking a more upbeat, pop direction, Portland’s Laryssa Birdseye returns with a brand new EP, ‘Press Play,’ alongside a titular single and its accompanying 80s-inspired music video.
Making Moves with Mo Troper [Song Premiere]
Jose Amandor - Dec 11, 2019
The pillar of Portland power pop has had a busy year but it only appears to be ramping up as Mo Troper just celebrated the grand opening of his new retail store Hawthorne Game Exchange and is set...
Bart Budwig: 'Sock Song' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Dec 4, 2019
Full of goofy nostalgia—and in honor of National Sock Day, natch—the tender-hearted Eastern Oregon singer-songwriter welcomes us into his musical family for a sock fight! Celebrate the release of...
Korgy & Bass: 'Remote' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 19, 2019
Exploring several corners of these United States, 'Remote' is an across-the-country collaboration between PDX beatmakers Korgy & Bass and NOLA trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor. Supplemented by fresh...
Frank Irwin Quintet Studio Session at Super Secret Studios [Video Premiere]
Dan Cable - Oct 30, 2019
Watch Portland’s Frank Irwin Quintet perform “Teleportation and other Epiphanies” live at Super Secret Studios. Catch the band at Strum Guitars on November 1.
Hustle and Drone: 'Shadow Fly' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Oct 25, 2019
Get ready for a slower, darker, more introspective sound from the synthy Portland trio when they celebrate the release of their sophomore record 'What an Uproar’ at Bunk Bar on November 14.
Camp Crush: 'Fireflies' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Oct 23, 2019
Honing their soaring synth sound on the new EP ‘Feel Something,’ celebrate Camp Crush's prolific DIY spirit at the Doug Fir on November 4 with The Slants—playing their final show ever!—and Shy...
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