Reviews > Show Reviews
Bryson Tiller: The Show Goes On
Bren Swogger - Aug 26, 2017
Technical difficulties may have delayed Bryson Tiller’s Set It Off Tour at the Theater of the Clouds, but the Louisville rapper didn’t let that stop him from putting on a spectacular show
The Glow: Sylvan Esso at the Crystal Ballroom
Bren Swogger - Aug 23, 2017
On the second of two sold-out nights, North Carolina duo Sylvan Esso let us bask in the glow of their productions and lose ourselves to dance in their unique electropop sounds
The Power of Rock and Roll: Royal Blood at the Roseland Theater
Bren Swogger - Aug 18, 2017
With a simple stage setup, English rock duo Royal Blood demonstrated their skill in harnessing the power of rock and putting a focus on the energy of the Portland crowd
19th Annual Pickathon Ups the Ante on Portland Artists
Ryan J. Prado - Aug 16, 2017
Portland was proudly represented in 2017 as Pickathon's lineup once again highlighted a diversity of talent from across the spectrum of music as well as the world.
Ed Sheeran: One Man Wonder
Bren Swogger - Aug 2, 2017
Headlining a sold-out Moda Center for the second time, songwriter Ed Sheeran once again proved his talents, turning an arena into an intimate space with his voice, guitar and amped-up production
Marian Hill: An Exercise in Minimalism
Bren Swogger - Jun 16, 2017
Electronic duo Marian Hill brought together the Crystal Ballroom with minimalist beats and simple stage design
The Craze of the Crowd: Catfish and the Bottlemen at the Roseland Theater
Bren Swogger - Jun 3, 2017
British rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen brought their latest record, 'The Ride,' to Portland’s Roseland Theater, where all sanity was lost in the enthusiasm of the crowd
Through a Sea of Hands: Andrew McMahon at the Crystal Ballroom
Bren Swogger - May 17, 2017
Nearing the end of his Zombies in America Tour, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness brought his wild ride of a show to the Crystal Ballroom with special guests Atlas Genius and Night Riots.
The Gospel of Kehlani
Bren Swogger - May 11, 2017
R&B/hip-hop star Kehlani treated Portland to a sold-out show on her SweetSexySavage tour with support from Ella Mai, Jahkoy and Marteen.
The Beauty of Reflection: The xx at Memorial Coliseum
Bren Swogger - May 4, 2017
Hot off their appearance at Coachella, The xx brought their visually dazzling I See You tour to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum with support from Sampha.
Remember December? Grouplove's Long-Overdue Return to Portland
Bren Swogger - Apr 28, 2017
The Los Angeles pop rockers were set to share the Crystal stage with Wild Ones for 94.7 FM KNRK's December to Remember series, but a delay got in the way. Now, Grouplove finally made their winter...
The Surreal Mind of Regina Spektor
Bren Swogger - Apr 7, 2017
Captivating the Keller Auditorium, songwriter Regina Spektor provided a glimpse into the mind of a true artist.
Passenger: Scenes from the Crystal Ballroom
Bren Swogger - Apr 3, 2017
On tour to promote his latest record, 'Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea,' British songwriter Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, brought Portland together for moments of emotion and...
Maggie Rogers Made New Friends at the Doug Fir
Eric Skelton - Mar 30, 2017
The 22-year-old singer won Portland over with her down-to-earth charm and unique blend of folk and electronic music.
In Sickness and in Health: Panic! at the Disco’s Death of a Bachelor Tour
Bren Swogger - Mar 28, 2017
Plagued by a high fever, Brendon Urie refused to cancel his band’s Portland show, instead sweating it out with a passionate and powerful performance at Portland’s Moda Center supported by...
