Nolan Parker

Nolan Parker

Nolan Parker is the Mercury’s music editor. They also run the Portland-area community resource Government Palace. Follow them on Instagram and Letterboxd. Send pitches, releases, and collaboration ideas here.

Recent Articles

Music Feb 19 10:00 AM

Don’t Be Sad, the Waterfront Blues Festival Is Back

In a new partnership with TrueWest, the festival expands our understanding of the genre. 

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Album Review Feb 12 3:48 AM

Album Review: Nonbinary Girlfriend Evolves on Sophomore Album IM NOT PRETTY 

Portland's angriest indie outfit refuses easy categorization.

Music News Feb 10 7:45 PM

The Landmark Saloon Calls It Quits

Southeast Division’s long-running watering hole hosts its last two-step February 13.

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Music Feb 5 4:00 PM

Portland’s Newest Music Festival and Conference Comes Out Swinging 

Soundscape Northwest’s inaugural lineup is international, local, of color, and stacked. 

Mercury Music Picks Jan 28 5:15 PM

Mercury Music Picks: We're Launching a New Section, New Music Portland! 

Plus Steve Reich's Counterpoints, Monk in Pieces, and Portland music news. 

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Pickathon Jan 26 4:15 PM

The Pickathon 2026 Music Lineup is Here! 

Marcos Valle, Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Folk Bitch Trio, and more pull up to Pendarvis Farm, July 30 to August 2.

Mercury Music Picks Jan 14 12:45 PM

Mercury Music Picks: Dim Wit's Farewell Show and Portland's New Elliott Smith

Plus Digital Warthog's first show, Uniiq3 teaches us how to get dick, and Portland Music News! 

Album Review Jan 2 5:15 PM

Album Review: Dissolving the Binary with Dustbunny

On their sophomore album Offerings for Weary Dogs, the Portland band proves their multitudes. 

News Dec 29 4:30 PM

One of Portland’s Few Black-Owned Music Venues is Facing Eviction

The Heights owner claims predatory lease terms left him in default. His landlord says payments were missed even after a rent reduction. 

Calendar Dec 26 12:00 PM

Happy New Year’s Eve! What to Do on December 31

Do This, Do That and Mercury Music Picks join forces, guiding you into 2026.

Music Dec 19 11:00 AM

The Big Holiday Episode of The Big Box Set

How a DIY studio in NE Portland is capturing the spirit of public-access television.