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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.
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HEAR IN PORTLAND: Popular Farm Music Fest Pickathon Posts a Plea for Its Future

Plus, Thirsty City showcase celebrates nine years at the Goodfoot, and who should be on your radar at the Waterfront Blues Festival?
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If you’re anything like me you’ve been listening to almost nonstop Age of Pleasure and Renaissance both in celebration of Pride and in preparation for Janelle Monae’s and Beyoncé’s respective visits to the Pacific Northwest this September. Still, on the local front, there’re always more than a few noteworthy happenings and releases to engage with. […]

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Hear in Portland:  Oregon Trail Sessions Is Bringing Beats to the Woods

Plus, Wynne’s “Hot Friend,” freestyle on Sway, and three Portugal. The Man music videos you can’t see outside Movie Madness.
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Take a load off and get excited for all the new music developments that summer 2023 is bringing. This week we’re pumped about Wynne’s new release(s) and appearance on Sway, a new collaboration-driven artist retreat, and upcoming music video releases from Portugal. The Man at Movie Madness. Get into it all, Hear in Portland!  MUST […]

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HEAR IN PORTLAND: Nonbinary Girlfriend’s Ambitious and Lovely “Body”

Plus, emcee trio the Pharmacee drops a rowdy club banger and a good reason to attend Shrista’s Late Lyrics.
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Happy Pride months, music nerds! I personally like that the Portland Pride vibes are now being extended from June through July. The forecast is showing a bright and eventful summer. The Blues Fest is right around the corner, and legends like Diana Ross and Janet Jackson are touring through ON THE SAME NIGHT! As always, […]

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Hear in Portland: The Prids Shoegaze the Stage at Lollipop Shoppe

Plus, Mississippi Records releases Be Present Art Group’s debut EP, and Janelle Monae’s Age of Pleasure is upon us!
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We’re almost to summer, music nerds! Whether you’re into rock, jazz, or pop, there’s a little something for everyone this week, thanks to an increasing amount of genre-fluidity running rampant these days. Here are two shows and one new release to dig into this month and beyond… right Hear in Portland! MUST SEE: Upcoming local […]

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Hear in Portland: Kingsley Headlines the Thesis, Records at Clinton Street Theater

Plus, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn’t miss.
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Picking between former Portlander, current Londoner, Kingsley’s live recordings at the Clinton Street Theater is impossible—they’re all so good. Read about her upcoming headliner show, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn’t miss in this week’s music column, Hear in Portland.

Picking between Kingsley’s live recordings at the Clinton Street Theater is impossible—they’re all so good. Read about her upcoming headliner show, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn’t miss in this week’s music column, Hear in Portland.

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Hear in Portland: Wynne’s Super Sexy Music Video for “Jaw Morant” Is Here

Plus, dream-folk duo Shady Cove at Lollipop Shoppe, and the unmissable local talent at a Prince birthday tribute night.
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This week we’re absolutely jazzed about Wynne’s full video for “Jaw Morant” (it’s fucking delicious). Plus, an Oregon-based dream-folk duo plays live, and we want you to take note of the powerful voices and talents behind an upcoming Prince birthday tribute night. Interest piqued? Read on for what we want you to Hear in Portland. […]

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Say Nice Things About… the Portland Music Scene!

Behold! Here are five recurring music nights and events to fall in love with.
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[Welcome to our “Say Nice Things About Portland” guide to the city! Did you know that this feature package is also in PRINT?? That’s right, this is our first print product since the start of the pandemic, and we’re psyched to produce a lot more. Find the “Say Nice Things” guide in over 500 locations […]

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HEAR IN PORTLAND: There Are No Skips on Sqip’s Boi

Plus, some shows on our radar: the Shivas rock Lollipop Shoppe and Oh, Rose melts faces at Mississippi Studios.
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Holy sunshine, Batman! Now that the weather is really heating up, it’s just another reminder to start preparing for summer concerts and festivals. Speaking of which, the Waterfront Blues Fest recently announced their 2023 lineup. This year they added some exciting, new family-friendly programming in partnership with “public joy” artist Mike Bennett. Plus, they’ve got […]

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Oregon Sister Trio Joseph Release The Sun

Hear in Portland this week: a new single (and music video tease) from Wynne and Jidenna returns to the Roseland.
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This week we’re stoked about a single (and upcoming music video) from Portland-based rap star Wynne, the new album and upcoming shows from Oregon folk pop trio Joseph, and singer/rapper/producer Jidenna is returning to Roseland this summer for The Silk Road Tour! Get into it all right here in Portland.

Hear in Portland this week: a new single (and music video tease) from Wynne and Jidenna returns to the Roseland.

More crossover between Grey’s Anatomy x Joseph crossover.

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Meagan Sky Counts Down to I’ll Be the One

The music forecast Hear in Portland: Corvair new album news and a live show from DIY instrument band KOKOKO!
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Soundtrack the upcoming spate of (god willing) sunny days, with new local music releases from indie pop self-love artist Meagan Sky and art rock duo Corvair. May flowers with a show that pairs experimental, electronic Kinshasa band KOKOKO! with Portland’s magical soul act YAWA.  MUST-SEE:  Can’t miss upcoming events.  KOKOKO!, YAWA Experimental electronic pop collective […]

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The True Special Occasion Is Emily King Playing Portland (It’s Also Her New Album Title)

Hear in Portland this week: Silvertongue Sunday Sessions alert, and if you’re only vibing to the “4Eva” video, you’re missing out on a second Animé verse.
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• You could say the TRUE “Special Occasion” is Emily King’s upcoming show (it’s also the title of her new album)
• If you’re only vibing to the “4Eva” video, you’re missing out on a second Animé verse.
• Silvertongue Sunday Sessions alert!

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Rapper Mat Randol Rhymes at Iconic Portland Spots in “Fast Forward”

Great music you can soon HEAR IN PORTLAND: Black power anthems from Sampa the Great and cosmic country from Jeffery Silverstein
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Well folks, we made it to Oregon’s wettest, muddiest month, and when it rains it pours. That goes for the music scene, too. There’s no shortage of new material, upcoming shows, and exciting sounds to get into this spring. This weekly column serves as a good starting point, and all of it’s right Hear in […]

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