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Jenni Moore is a former music editor and hip-hop columnist and current freelancer at The Portland Mercury. She also writes about comedy, cannabis, movies, TV, and her hatred of taxidermy.
This month’s Thesis Afrobeat- and dancehall-infused songs
HEAR IN PORTLAND this week
• Portugal. The Man’s new track “Dummy” is an end-of-times dance jam
• Phony Ppl soon to be fkn around Portland
• Federale’s Spaghetti Western rock
In our Hear in Portland music column this week: Portugal. The Man turned grief into end-of-times dance jam track “Dummy.” Phony Ppl soon to be fkn around Portland and Federale’s Spaghetti Western rock
Although many have heard of, enjoyed, and snorfed the trail dust of Pickathon—the best darn little music festival held 16 miles outside of Portland—it’s also no shame to be new to the name. The Happy Valley farm-placed fest has a history of setting new standards for sustainability and creating a unique choose-your-own-adventure experience in a […]
Hear in Portland this week:
The Get Down celebrates one year of indulgent grooves Portlanders can dance to
A dream downtown music bill of Edna Vazquez and Mariachi Tradición.
Joseph’s new single, “The Sun,” reminds us of a pivotal Grey’s Anatomy scene. Which one? READ ON.
Y La Bamba kick off “Lucha” release and tour in Portland
Hear in Portland this week: Get your entire life at the Kali Uchis Keller show, a new single from TYuS has serious ’90s throwback vibes, and Caragold headlines a triple-threat bill at Lollipop Shoppe!
Hear in Portland this week:
• Get your entire life at the Kali Uchis Keller show
• a new single from TYuS has serious ’90s throwback vibes
•Caragold headlines a triple-threat bill at Lollipop Shoppe
In addition to the earth-shaking-but-ultimately-pretty-cool news that the Doug Fir is moving into the old Le Bistro Montage space—which Mercury culture editor Suzette Smith covered this week—Portland is brimming with excitement right now. As February comes to a close, we’re cuddled up with some new music, looking forward to Pickathon, and irately demanding Ticketmaster allow […]
Holy February, there’s new developments all over the place! Snuggle in and listen up, children! This week we’re excited (and pleasantly surprised) to consume two new releases involving Portland’s music scene: a film series starring Portland hip-hop artists, and a new song and performance video from indie pop band Small Million. Further down the road, […]
Now that “Fool’s Spring” has sadly ended, I pray this message finds you well, and not in the midst of a weather-induced shopping frenzy. This Valentine’s day/week we’re falling head over heels for an upcoming PDX Jazz Fest show featuring co-headlining producers Omari Jazz and Kiefer, a new full-length from Portland rapper Bocha, and R&B […]
Folks, we made it through the first big weekend of Black History Month, Grammy season is officially over, and now we can look forward to another massive music thing happening on a national stage this February: Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show! (As a new mom, these televised events have become way too important in my […]
February is here and hitting the ground running with a new Downtown Bloc Party (three days of dueling shows at Kelly’s Olympian and Jack London Revue), a chic home base for producer-focused showcase A Beat Happening, and a new single from MAITA’s forthcoming all-acoustic album—plus, a bevy of upcoming Pacific Northwest shows. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss […]
The darkest month of the year is almost through, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Whether you’re in the mood to get out on the town and see one of the many remaining Portland Music Month shows, stay home and have a music video marathon, or hold your breath until the Roots […]
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