Reviews > Albums
Flight Call: 'A Piece of the Map' [Video Premiere]
Andrea Janda - Aug 25, 2022
Watch the video premiere of “A Piece of the Map” from Flight Call’s debut album, HOMEWORLD, a unique 10-song, meditative art-pop journey from inner space to outer space.
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.
Scott Toddy: ‘Vibe for a Bit’ [Album Premiere]
N.L. Brooks - May 22, 2020
A little Toddy is all you need to uplift your soul to the stratosphere: On his spacey debut, the local producer and DJ uses his background in graphic design and stand-up comedy to craft an...
Locals-Only 'For Home' Comp Benefits Portland Coronavirus Mutual Aid Fund
Ryan J. Prado - Apr 27, 2020
Out April 28, the pay-what-you-want compilation unites 37 artists across numerous genres—including GLASYS, Mr. Wrong, The Latter Day Skanks and Tender Loving Empire's Jared Mees—to support those...
Explore Every Side of Jake William Capistran on 'All Things Human' [Song and Video Premiere]
Chris Young - Nov 15, 2019
Start with catchy back-to-back album tracks "Talk About It" and "Mirror" now and then check back on November 22 for the full stream. And celebrate the release of his debut LP at the Doug Fir with...
Daystar's Bringing Back Rock and Roll
Phil Favorite - Oct 17, 2019
Recommended if you like Badfinger, Sloan or The Parson Red Heads, don't miss Daystar celebrating the release of their debut LP 'The Complete Recordings' at Bunk Bar with The Resolectrics and...
Can’t Tell Summer Cannibals No
Ryan J. Prado - Jun 25, 2019
Defiant and determined, the Portland four-piece return with their fourth and most intimate record to date. Catch them all over the NW this summer—in Sisters at The Suttle Lodge on July 5, at...
Get Lost in Aan's Own Little World
Ryan J. Prado - Jun 12, 2019
Bud Wilson tried exploring every weird corner while making his third record 'Losing My Shadow'—out June 13 via Fresh Selects. Celebrate its release at Mississippi Studios on June 19 with Korgy &...
JoJo Scott: ‘Growing Up’ [EP Premiere]
Kelsey Greco - May 29, 2019
Singer-songwriter JoJo Scott confronts the inevitability of adulthood on her debut EP. Celebrate the release of ‘Growing Up’ at Cobalt Studios PDX on June 2.
Holiday Breath Records: 'Bummer Pop: Volume 1' [Album Premiere]
Katey Trnka - Apr 9, 2019
The boutique label's latest comp is a testament to the spirit of collaboration and gloomy-yet-catchy rock and roll. Celebrate its release at Bummer Pop Fest at Kelly's Olympian on April 20.
Arlo Indigo and Butter Cap Off A Year Together [EP Premiere]
Chris Young - Mar 12, 2019
Over the past year, the poppy trio Butter helped moody rocker Arlo Indigo put a little pep in his step, filling in as his backing band and also re-envisioning some of his material. Now, they'll...
