JoJo Scott: ‘Growing Up’ [EP Premiere]

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]

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]

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 celebrate their time spent together with a farewell show at the Doug Fir with Lee and the Bees and The Forever Agos on April 2.
Shook Twins: The Voices of Balance

Identical twin sisters Laurie and Katelyn Shook harmonize about the good men in their lives on their new LP. 'Some Good Lives' is out February 15 via Portland's Dutch Records, but get ready to celebrate its release at Revolution Hall on April 6.
Y La Bamba Soundtracks A Movement

A synchronous accompaniment to #MeToo, Y La Bamba's fifth record is a testament to the strength of women. “We are women, we are powerful,” Luz Elena Mendoza sings on the title track “Mujeres”—celebrate its release at Revolution Hall on February 9.
The Cabin Project: ‘Decenter’ [Album Premiere]

The journey-like quality of the Portland four-piece's fifth album swirls around the listener like a meteor shower. Celebrate its celestial release at a double release show with Camp Crush at the Doug Fir on January 31.

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