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What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome Documents Justin Townes Earle's Time in Portland
Music journalist Jonathan Bernstein first knew the singer-songwriter as a fan.
The Mercury's 10 Favorite Romance (and Romantasy) Books of 2025
Escape into airplane lust, dragon eggs, and lessons in queer flirting.
Satyricon: An Oral History
From 1984-2011, the downtown dive was a venue where legends, locals, and total unknowns shared a stage.
Satyricon: An Oral History
From 1984-2011, the downtown dive was a venue where legends, locals, and total unknowns shared a stage.
Stacey Abrams Has the Write Stuff
The famous political activist explains artificial intelligence through the lens of Coded Justice.
The Buzz with Melvins’ Frontman King Buzzo
New album Thunderball, grunge history, and what’s next.
Matt Braunger’s Elevator Pitch
The Portland-born comedian explains why seeing his upcoming show is a pretty good idea.
The Mercury's Favorite Culture Moments of 2024
Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows, et al.
The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2024
On this list, revolutionary writings share space with Portland zombies and memories of the Barefoot Contessa
Allee Willis: Creative Force, 'Dangerous Woman,' Songwriter Behind Friends Theme
A new documentary The World According to Allee Willis reveals your favorite artists’ favorite artist.
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.
Kathleen Hanna Is Making a Documentary About Darcelle XV
Fun fact: The riot grrrl punk singer is Walter Cole's second cousin.
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.
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.
Sleater-Kinney Gives Hometown Portland the Eras Treatment
Nothing says "We love our fans," like a five-song encore.
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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