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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...
Cat Hoch: 'One of Us' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Sep 24, 2019
The dreamy psych rock songwriter tells Close Read how she got into music in the first place—and how Drake saved her life. Celebrate the release of her debut record ‘Temptations,’ out via Amplus...
Brother Not Brother: 'Mr. Precarious' [Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Sep 13, 2019
Hear a new song—recorded live at Super Secret Studios—from the jangly three-piece and don't miss 'em at the Kennedy School on September 19, Kelly's Olympian on September 27 or the White Eagle on...
Maiah Wynne Collaborates with Portland Cello Project and Rush's Alex Lifeson on Her Beautiful #MeToo Anthem [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Jul 25, 2019
With eight cellos and guitar textures provided by the legendary progressive rocker, Maiah Wynne's new single "Fearless Girl" provides strength for those—"for her, for him, for them, for you"—who...
Laryssa Birdseye: 'Never Have Children' [Song Premiere]
Brendan Swogger - Jul 24, 2019
Two years after the release of her debut album, the Portland singer-songwriter returns with a brand new single and a soon-to-come sophomore record exploring the grief of heartbreak.
Small Million: 'Saintly' [Song Premiere]
Chris Young - Jul 18, 2019
Soak up this "moody gothic pop prayer," a "meditation on the idea that salvation doesn't come from another person." And then hear more new music from the synth pop duo before the Portland Pickles'...
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