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A Case For The Most Beautiful Festival
Chris Young - Jun 24, 2016
Place, people and sensory stimulation coalesce at What The Festival and its beauty shimmers in times of sogginess and sunshine.
Fan to Band: Man Man Lives on as Honus Honus, a ‘Not-So-Solo’ Solo Project
Beth Olson - Jun 8, 2016
Cyrus Ghahremäni joins Man Man’s Honus Honus for a new album, a new tour and a new band.
A New Rush of Rock: Gin Wigmore at the Star Theater
Bren Swogger - May 10, 2016
In support of her record 'Blood to Bone,' Kiwi alt-rock songwriter Gin Wigmore recently made an all-ages appearance at Portland’s Star Theater, with support from local comedian Gabe Dinger.
Authenticity, ‘Emerging’ Bands and Possibly the Most Dynamic Fest in the Northwest
Thacher Schmid - Apr 8, 2016
A variety of acts, both new and established, dominated the Treefort Music Fest in downtown Boise.
Psych Pop Came to Mississippi Studios with Quilt, Mild High Club and Eternal Tapestry
Roddy Jasa - Mar 29, 2016
Taking a visual trip inside your mind got a little easier last Friday night as psych pop bands Quilt, Mild High Club and Eternal Tapestry laid out a welcome mat to drift away on.
How Willy Tea Taylor Reminds Us of the Importance of Our Musical Community
Pat Kearns - Mar 10, 2016
Sometimes the thing you least want to do can lead to the most rewarding experience. Pat Kearns of Blue Skies For Black Hearts reluctantly headed to the Alberta Street Pub only to find himself...
Sticking with What We Know: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at the Wonder Ballroom
Katey Trnka - Jan 26, 2016
Claiming not to be one for the sentimental, Rateliff and his Night Sweats dove right into a soulful set tinged with equal parts snark and nostalgia. Photos by Miss Ellanea
A Party from the Back: ODESZA at the Roseland Theater
Bren Swogger - Dec 30, 2015
Earlier this month, ODESZA played two headlining shows at Portland’s Roseland Theater. On night two, Vortex observed from the back of the room and watched the party that the music brought. Photos...
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness of December to Remember
Bren Swogger - Dec 21, 2015
On night two of the December to Remember series, 94/7 brought singer-songwriter Andrew McMahon to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom with local favorites Holiday Friends opening.
The Return Home: RAC at the Crystal Ballroom
Bren Swogger - Dec 15, 2015
With Big Data in tow, Portland’s RAC came home for the second-to-last stop on their tour. Photo by Corey Terrill
In Joy and Sorrow: Glen Hansard at the Crystal Ballroom
Nathan Rizzo - Nov 16, 2015
In the wake of the tragic events in Paris, Hansard played a somber yet stunning set to a sold-out venue.
How Big, How Beautiful: Florence and the Machine at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Bren Swogger - Nov 2, 2015
Helming an arena for the first time in Portland, Florence Welch and Co. delivered the high-intensity, love-filled, shimmering gold set that only they could bring. Photo by Corey Terrill
Top 5 Boogie Downs Before Sunset at Treasure Island 2015
Christine Moore - Oct 26, 2015
Although plenty of big names took the TI stages after dark, some of the most impressive acts of the weekend made their appearances before the sun even went down. Photos by Madison McClintock
Anything Could Happen: Deerhunter at the Wonder Ballroom
Justin Chase - Oct 23, 2015
The five-piece band embraced spontaneity in a show that encouraged audience participation and improvised music. Photos by Emma Browne
A Night In The Clouds: Tove Lo at the Crystal Ballroom
Bren Swogger - Oct 17, 2015
In support of her debut album, Swedish songstress Tove Lo brought a sexually amplified experience alongside budding Swede Erik Hassle to a sold-out Crystal Ballroom on October 5.
