Jenni Moore

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.

Recent Articles

Hear in Portland: Keeks Calls on Femme Queens to “Move!”

Portugal. The Man play Revolutions Per Movie podcast, and Wynne spits “Rug Burn” verses from a sofa.

Hear in Portland: Three Picks for Live New Year's Eve Shows (That Are Not DJ Shadow)

Nonbinary Girlfriend and Kye Alive co-create a NYE Experience, and Black Belt Eagle Scout feels like a perfect kickoff to 2025.

Hear in Portland: PDX Jazz's Once-In-A-Lifetime Erykah Badu Concert

Plus, Cool Nutz planned a Christmas-themed hip-hop "Festivale," and Ural Thomas plays his own 85th birthday party.

Hear In Portland Nov 27 8:00 AM

Hear in Portland: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme's Holiday Humor Intensifies

Plus, the Barbaras play an unmissable irreverent post-Thanksgiving country show and Fountaine's "throw away album" catches flame.

Hear In Portland Nov 14 4:20 PM

Hear in Portland: Mal London’s Fourth Album Shows off Pretty Sonics and Flows To Match

Plus, a new show case of local duo and trio collabs, and Justin Timberlake adds a 2025 Portland date to his world tour.

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Holiday Guide 2024 🎅 Nov 14 3:08 AM

Eight Vinyl Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Nothing says “you’re cool” like the gift of vinyl.

Hear In Portland Oct 24 3:30 PM

Hear in Portland: Rihanna’s New Favorite Song Is by Zyah Belle

Wynne postpones the release of Speak of the Devil, but gives us "Bad Girl," and a hot Halloween line-up at Hungry Hungry Hip-Hop

Hear In Portland Oct 9 12:55 PM

Hear in Portland: Isabeau Waia'u Walker Hits the Hard Stuff of Life on Heavyweight

Seven years of local beatmaker showcase A Beat Happening, and Fountaine flows fast for "Skyrocket (Jump'n)."

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Hear In Portland Sep 26 12:00 PM

HEAR IN PORTLAND: Yawa Headlines an All-Femme Session of the Thesis

Plus, André 3000 soon to flute at the Schnitz, and Majik9's upbeat “Dum Ditty Dum.”

Hear In Portland Sep 11 3:15 PM

Hear in Portland: Lose Yr Mind Fest Adds Afterparty Dance Nights

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with Alana Rich, and give Oh, Rose's new record some love.

Hear In Portland Aug 14 11:00 AM

Hear in Portland: Wynne's "Dog In Me" Is an Unapologetic Bop

Plus, a rebrand of the beloved summer block party in front of Green Muse, and Greaterkind's long-awaited Change of Plans.

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Pickathon Aug 8 6:01 PM

Pickathon 2024 Maintains the Live Music Magic

The farm music fest sent everyone home with a new favorite band—we were surprised to find plenty were from Portland!

Pickathon Aug 1 7:19 AM

The Mercury's Guide to Pickathon 2024: Nine Music Picks You Must Not Miss

Listen for La Lom, Andi Oasis, and Lo Steele. Plus, our hot anticipation for Geese's Justin Bieber cover

Hear In Portland Jul 17 6:30 PM

Hear in Portland: Oregon Wildfires Ignited Inspiration on Rasheed Jamal's The Mandala Effect

Plus, Blossom and Night Heron split the bill at Hey, Love and a Beat Happening lands at L’Atelier Yaffe.

Hear In Portland Jul 3 3:00 PM

HEAR IN PORTLAND: We Hear Destiny's Child in Majik9's Catchy New Anthem

Plus, Lambo Lawson headlines the Thesis, and Childish Gambino says he's retiring his stage name—right after all these releases and tour dates.

Hear In Portland Jun 19 11:08 AM

Hear in Portland: Live Local Music Pride With Karma Rivera at Lollipop Shoppe

Plus, Nonbinary Girlfriend on the Rontoms Summer Sessions patio, and Wynne gives us some welcome “Rug Burn."

Hear In Portland Jun 6 3:00 PM

Hear in Portland: Soulful Singer Dani Danger Releases "Break This Spell"

NBD, acclaimed rapper Donte Thomas casually drops four new songs, is Aminé's Best Day Ever festival actually a best weekend?

Hear In Portland May 23 1:00 PM

Hear in Portland: Maita Announces New Album want, Teases "girl at the bar"

Plus, Jeffrey Silverstein's “Gassed Up” Psychedelia Folk Rock, and Freddy Trujillo's Record of Chicano Experiences