Whether shouting in front of a full band or crooning over a laptop, Cole Browning of Prescription Pills has had a busy and productive first half of 2011. Avoiding repetition in his live sets has helped Browning play constant shows across town without losing momentum. Once known for his energetic and danceable live sets, Prescription Pills have evolved into a more subtle and romantic form of dark pop, and now armed with just his laptop, synth, and a decorative bouquet of flowers, Browning will continue to bring out the dance in the many brooding souls of Portland. ARIAN JALALI