Heart in the Wild: Side AA Moorea Masa & the Mood When the weatherโs this nice, you need some new music to match the mood. Here youโll find a new project from a local artist, and two great new songs with โPowerโ in the name! Heart In The Wild: Side AA, Moorea Masa & the […]
Jenni Moore
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.
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Drae Slapz, Amber Mark, and More!
“Worth It,” Amber Mark EMI Records, 2021 When you’re in need of a pick-me-up, there’s nothing quite like some fresh tunes, or a song that perfectly embodies your current feeling to get your spirits lifted. Hearing the right song at the right time can feel like a sign from the heavens that your emotions are […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music For the WeekโFeaturing Tierra Whack, Siren and the Sea, and More!
“Run” Siren and the Sea There’s so much new music being released all the time these daysโtoo much! It’s pretty impossible to keep up with it all and I’m convinced I’ll still be unearthing music from 2020-21 for years to come. Here you’ll find two new singles and one remix album with which to refresh […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing ELHAE, Jeffrey Silverstein, SZA & Doja Cat
Aura III, ELHAE Motown Records 2021 Every time spring rolls around and yanks me from the jowls of my seasonal affective disorder, I feel like a whole new woman: an optimistic woman who enjoys iced caffeinated beverages, crop tops, patio happy hours, and hikes with Mother Nature. And this year, spring will also see us […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Maarquii, Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato, and More!
Introverts be warned: Thanks to vaccine science, the end of the pandemic is near and soon we won’t all be confined to our houses for hours upon hours of Netflix binges that are only occasionally interrupted by long walks around the neighborhood. Here are a few new drops from locally based and nationally acclaimed artists […]
Book Review: Love Is A Revolution
Love Is a Revolution Bloomsbury Press When trying to impress someone you like, one should never lie or pretend to be someone theyโre not. It pretty much always blows up in one’s face. That lesson of self love and self acceptance is at the core of Reneรฉ Watsonโs new young adult (YA) novel Love Is […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Justin Bieber, TYuS, Siren and the Sea, and More!
Justice, Justin Bieber Def Jam Folks, the pandemicโs end is finally in sight but thereโs still much to fret aboutโour planet is still in danger, as is our AAPI community which continues to experience threats of violence from racists and domestic terrorists. Speaking of which, click here to donate to the GoFundMe for John Chenโs […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Brent Faiyaz, Milc, and More!
Tiger Milk, Milc, Calvin Valentine Even though the Grammys are trash (because the Grammy board so often gets it wrong), there are always a few gems that make it worth tuning in. But if you didn’t catch the Grammys, let me save you some time by letting you know about the top three performances you […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Silk Sonic, India Shawn, and More!
“Leave the Door Open,” Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars There’s a lot going on and the sun is actually out in Portland right now, so I’ll spare the lengthy intro! But here are a few fresh music releases to check out that may just offer you some comfort, or at the very least some entertainment, during […]
Refresh Playlist: New Music for the WeekโFeaturing Zyah Belle, Lion Babe, Mariah Carey, and More!
“ITTILY Dance Mix,” Zyah Belle, ROMderful, Mat/Matix Spotify Sometimes the stuff making up my weekly playlist isn’t all that new at allโsometimes it’s a revamped version of a song I already love, a cover, or refreshing remix. That was definitely the case this week! Read on to refresh your mind with five new releases from […]
Review: If Youโre Looking For a Good Reason to Stan Billie Eilish, Her New Concert Doc Shall Provide
Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry Apple TV+ Thereโs just something super sweet about watching a young artist get to collaborate with, or even just receive a nod of approval from the artist who inspired them. This gets some attention in Ariana Grandeโs recent Excuse Me, I Love You doc, with the singer getting […]
Get Your Tickets Now for a Livestream Concert from Rapper/Singer/Producer FOUNTAINE!
If you miss the live music experience, listen up: We’re thrilled to announce that our third edition of the Mercury Music Series will showcase the solo talents of the multi-talented Fountaine. In case you missed the first two installments, the Mercury Music Series is a new virtual streaming showcase featuring locally-based artists, providing a rare […]
