Melissa Locker

Melissa Locker is a podcaster and journalist. You can follow her @woolyknickers, but not in real life.

Recent Articles

Randoserus in Portland

Tsuchiya Kaban opens its first US retail space in the city's Downtown.

Foo Fighters Rock the Hell Out of Portland's New 30,000-Seat Stadium

Providence Park's concert mode is a great addition to the city, and those complaining about it uphold a time-honored tradition.

Queer Guide 2024 Jun 13 3:55 AM

Kathleen Hanna Is Making a Documentary About Darcelle XV

Fun fact: The riot grrrl punk singer is Walter Cole's second cousin.

Music May 13 3:00 PM

Popular Music From Parenthetical Girls

Zac Pennington and Prudence Rees-Lee's album Minor Works includes a 17-piece Russian chamber orchestra that was recorded via Zoom.

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Sports May 2 1:00 PM

The People’s Courts Serves up Pickleball With a Side of Apizza Scholls

The Portland rec center opened to much fanfare last August. Here's how it's doing.

Music Apr 8 12:00 PM

Sleater-Kinney Gives Hometown Portland the Eras Treatment

Nothing says "We love our fans," like a five-song encore.

Music Nov 16 1:00 PM

Live Show Review: Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville 30th Anniversary Tour

The Portland stop was a happy-sad, nostalgia-induced crying jag trip through time.

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Food and Drink Oct 18 11:00 AM

The Return of Portland Fermentation Festival Is a Big Dill

After a three year hiatus, the 2023 fest promises snacks, a Bacterial Petting Zoo, and a DIY attempt at the lost Neusihin's pickle recipe.