Posted inTheater & Performance
Mikki Gillette’s Riot Queens Requires Us to Read More Queer History
This story of trans liberation takes place around the 1966 Compton Cafeteria Riot, but it’s not an explainer.
Holly Hazelwood
Holly Hazelwood is many things: A freelance contributor for the Portland Mercury, a senior editor and contributor at Spectrum Culture, co-host of the Enjoy Your Life podcast, and a concert photographer at Show Goose. If you spot her in the wild, she’d love to talk to you about the best concerts you’ve seen lately.
Posted inMusic
Concert Review: Glare Shine in the Shadow of Shoegaze Giants
The Texas four-piece treated an all-ages Holocene crowd to an evening of gorgeous, if conventional, guitar worship.
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Concert Review: Portland-Raised Hardcore Band Dying Wish Crushed Their Annual Christmas Showcase
You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but have you tried 9 Bands of Dying Wishmas?
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Dying Wish Are Here to Make Your Hardcore Christmas Dreams Come True
The Mercury caught up with lead singer Emma Boster ahead of the band’s second annual Dying Wishmas show.
Posted inMusic
Mountain Goats Songs That Are About Portland, an Exhaustive Non-Exhaustive List
The influence of location on singer-songwriter John Darnielle can’t be overstated—and you should listen to these songs!
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Concert Review: Primitive Man Howls in the Holiday Season
The Denver doom trio brought fresh-cooked sludge to Star Theater’s black (metal) Friday crowd.
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Concert Review: Riding the Synth Wave with Olivia Block + Pete Swanson + Seth Nehil
Compelling and confusing experimental grooves on a laid-back Sunday night at Holocene.
Posted inPickathon
How to Conquer Pickathon (And Still Love It in the End)!
A guide to seeing every band—plus some—at Portland’s best festival.
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Pickathon: A Friendly Guide to Portland’s Greatest Festival
So many stages! To camp or not to camp. What’s a dish token?
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Pickathon 2025: 15 Acts Not To Miss As Chosen By a Festival Vet and a Total N00b
Struggling with who to see? Let our most-anticipated acts this year help make it easier… or way, way harder!
