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: Don't Sleep on the Final Doug Fir Lounge Shows at Jupiter Hotel

Plus, Bijoux Cone's powerful song about trans erasure, and Dani Danger's sultry pool views in her "Addicted to Love" music video.

Hear in Portland: Wynne Plays the Bachelorette on Her New Single “High Standards”

Plus, Schaus' Holocene record release show is stacked, and Travis Scott added another Portland Utopia tour stop.

Show Recap: The Thesis Yacht Party on September 7, 2023

Fierce performances, surreal moments, luxurious snacks, and a reminder that smoking pot on the Portland Spirit is not allowed.

Hear In Portland Sep 6 3:00 PM

Hear in Portland: Karma Rivera Headlines the Thesis Yacht Party

Plus, new records from intimate songwriters Small Million and family-folk teacher Red Yarn.

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Fall Arts 2023 Sep 6 3:51 AM

There Will Be Black Art

Intisar Abioto brings first-of-Its kind exhibit Black Artists of Oregon to the Portland Art Museum.

Hear In Portland Aug 31 10:00 AM

HEAR IN PORTLAND: A Beyoncé Birthday Bash, Bremer Baden Is On His Own, and Yet Another Hot Wynne Video

The best upcoming shows, songs, and musical happenings—all for your listening pleasure.

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Hear In Portland Aug 17 2:56 PM

Hear in Portland: Orquestra Pacifico Tropicale Promises New Songs and a Third Album

Plus, Dani Danger's gorgeous new "Addicted to Love" is good listening for the inevitable traffic jam at the 50 Cent concert.

Music Aug 11 11:04 AM

The Mercury's Favorite Moments of Pickathon 2023

"The volunteers were kind. The music was excellently curated, and I again came out of it appreciating new artists."

Hear In Portland Aug 9 2:45 PM

Hear in Portland: A Bittersweet Final Maarquii Show

Plus, Dame D.O.L.L.A's album release announcement and the second year of Kidz Outside Festival in St. Johns.

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Music Aug 3 4:08 PM

Get Farm-Zoned With the Mercury's Pickathon 2023 Picks

Lee Fields, Thee Sinseers, GEL, W.I.T.C.H., and many more play the best darn little music festival held 16 miles outside of Portland.

Hear In Portland Aug 2 12:00 PM

Hear in Portland: Karma Rivera's 2023 Singles Show an Irresistible Bass-Forward Direction

Plus, a rare Zyah Belle live appearance at Peter's Room, and THIS IS NOT A DRILL—Wynne is going on tour.

Hear In Portland Jul 26 1:30 PM

Hear in Portland: Jazz and Groove-Driven Trio Greaterkind Gets Steamy

Plus, a Heavy Gold label night at the Fixin' To, a new collab from Mal London and JxJury, and Dame D.O.L.L.A. tells us "The Way It Goes."

Hear In Portland Jul 19 3:00 PM

Hear in Portland: What's Hotter—the Cover of Wynne's New EP or Her Jaw-Dropping Tracks?

Plus, Nonbinary Girlfriend plays Live on KEXP, and a rare KAYTRAMINÉ show at Edgefield.

Hear In Portland Jul 12 10:00 AM

Hear in Portland: On Red Head Redemption Jinkx Monsoon Reveals They've Moved Back to Portland

Plus, an excellent new summer anthem collab from JxJURY and Mal London, and a promising upcoming free Sunday show at Rontoms!

Hear In Portland Jul 5 2:00 PM

Hear in Portland: Neo-Soul Singer Lo Steele Is a Portland Soul Legacy

Plus, Sarah Clarke co-headlines with Lyle Divinsky, and Mic Check celebrates seven years of showcases and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Hear In Portland Jun 28 1:00 PM

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?