Blake Hickman

Blake Hickman

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Blake Hickman is a native Portlander and has been active in the music scene since 2013. He is the co-founder of Good Cheer Records and The Thesis. He has booked shows at Portland venues ranging from the Crystal Ballroom to the Portland Spirit. He's been a radio host on KPSU and XRAY.fm and written about music for Willamette Week. His dream is to publish a series of essays about the members of New Edition. Follow him on Twitter @BlakeOnWax.

Articles

ICYMI: The 'Luke EP' from YoungShirtMayne
Blake Hickman - Mar 17, 2021
New fire from one of Portland’s most dynamic young rappers.
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...
New Year, New Editor, Who Dis?
Blake Hickman - Jan 8, 2021
And why local music coverage matters more than ever right now.
Harvee Bird: 5 Questions Before The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Oct 31, 2019
From punk rock to live band hip-hop, don't miss Harvee Bird rocking The Thesis stage at Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday, November 7 with [E]mpress, Ki$, BAQI and Verbz.
Raquel Divar and Cory O Premiere New Vid at The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Jul 14, 2017
The bass-heavy, electronic hip-hop duo brought their fierce sound to The Thesis last week, premiering the video for "Vandals" at Kelly's Olympian.
The Thesis Brings a Beat Showcase to First Thursday
Blake Hickman - May 2, 2017
The hardest working man in PDX hip-hop—alongside a whole host of local emcees and producers—is set make May 4 one banging beat showcase at Kelly's Olympian.
Bocha Returns to First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Jan 25, 2017
After several guest appearances on The Thesis stage, the Portland rapper pulls his first headlining set alongside Dead Phone Dummiez, Foday and resident DJ, Verbz. Don’t miss the show on February 2!
The Thesis Turns Two in December
Blake Hickman - Nov 25, 2016
And celebrates with two nights: December 1 at Kelly's Olympian with the Headliners set featuring Illmaculate, ROBy, Blossom and Cory Kendrix followed by an all-ages affair at Hoop Dreams on...
Global Vision, Local Approach: An Interview with I$$A Before First Thursday's The Thesis
Blake Hickman - Nov 1, 2016
Set to rock Kelly's Olympian on First Thursday as part of this month's stacked bill of local hip-hop talent, do not miss his set of world music-influenced but Portland-made hip-hop alongside Karma...
Vortex Partners with The Thesis; Donte Thomas Set to Headline First Thursday
Blake Hickman - Sep 29, 2016
Vortex is proud to join We Out Here Magazine in presenting the First Thursday bastion for local hip-hop. Don't miss the October edition of The Thesis on October 6 at Kelly’s Olympian featuring Mic...
Real Recognize Real: Manny Monday
Blake Hickman - Mar 19, 2015
"The best music can come from struggle." Photo by Kevin Hasenkopf

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