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The bustling popular music scene in Portland relies upon an equally strong and supportive community—it's what underpins and sustains everything we see on local stages.
The Portland Underground: In Person
Ollie Collins - Aug 14, 2019
Get back to basics, be intentional and live life looking up, not down at the phone.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Pride for Late Bloomers
Olivia Awbrey - Jun 27, 2019
It’s never too late to rock and never too late to love who you love.
The Portland Underground: Yes We Cannabis!
Ollie Collins - Jun 25, 2019
Weed is to the underground as apple pie is to Americana.
Change From The Ground Up
Olivia Awbrey - Jun 6, 2019
Why we should listen to youth culture amongst #MeToo activism.
The Portland Underground: Step Up
Ollie Collins - Jun 4, 2019
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
The Portland Underground: The Underground Rules!
Ollie Collins - May 15, 2019
The Golden Rule says you should treat people how you want to be treated. Horseshit.
A Work In Progress: How Portland’s Music Scene Can Shift Towards Healing
Olivia Awbrey - Feb 14, 2019
#MeToo is an international movement that affects individuals at all levels, and Portland's creative community is not immune to the toxicity that often pervades the entertainment industry. But we...
#WomenCrush Music: Shaping The Future
Bren Swogger - Feb 13, 2019
A passion project started in Portland has grown into a global community. Experience #WCM showcases at the White Eagle on the third Wednesday of every other month—next up February 20—and an open...
The Portland Underground: Defining Community
Ollie Collins - Mar 19, 2018
In the underground, we define community as word-of-mouth inclusivity in order to create genuine and constructive connections.
The Birth of a Movement: The Growth of #WomenCrush Music
Bren Swogger - Jan 16, 2018
After facing the many obstacles of being a woman in the music industry, Portland artist Ashley Kervabon began a movement to uplift other female artists through community and support.
The Portland Underground: Dig It Yourself
Ollie Collins - Dec 20, 2017
The underground isn’t just warehouse ragers and basement shows. Your grand, recurring event can begin as anything.
The Portland Underground: A Treasure Hunt
Ollie Collins - Aug 29, 2017
The underground must be organically discovered and experienced, not Instagrammed.
The Portland Underground: The Audience Makes The Show
Ollie Collins - May 8, 2017
The very nature of intimate, word-of-mouth gatherings gives extra responsibility to those who attend.
Gigantic Brewing Is Bigger Than Beer
Chris Young - May 1, 2017
Gigantic’s brews have a secret ingredient: music. Celebrate five hop-filled years with Y La Bamba, Wooden Indian Burial Ground and Bed. on May 5 at the Star Theater.
Power, and Music, to the People
Thacher Schmid - Feb 15, 2017
Portland musicians embrace the challenge of making important political music in 2017. All scenes and cultures across our city are poised to make powerful new music—from hip-hop emcees Cool Nutz,...
