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 to nolan@portlandmercury.com.

Recent Articles

Mercury Music Picks: Black Water's Back, These Fucking Hands Last Show, and a New Performance by Yelling Choir 

Plus reunited slowcore bands, Extradition’s spring concert, and Portland music news!

Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Has Died

The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia. 

The Top 10 Releases to Seek Out on Record Store Day 2025!

Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable!

Food and Drink Apr 7 11:20 AM

Keeper Coffee Opens Its Second Location in Milwaukie 

The two-story beauty is about to be your new favorite destination cafe.

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Music Apr 6 4:35 PM

The Apple of Portland’s Eye, Michael Hurley Passes Away at 83

Listen to the outsider folk hero’s songs today and always. 

Mercury Music Picks Mar 25 10:00 AM

Mercury Music Picks: MSC, James K., and Frank La Rocca’s Requiem for the Forgotten

Plus local album releases, a major punk venue relocation, and the Reed Zine Fest!

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Music Mar 17 11:55 AM

Can We Make Portland a Music Capital Again? 

City Councilor Jamie Dunphy has ideas.

Music Mar 13 10:00 AM

Northwest Hardcore Fest, the PNW’s Hardest-Hitting Festival, Is Back

The freshly announced line-up is a biggie!

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Spring Arts 2025 Mar 13 3:54 AM

Can Portland Be a Music Capital Again?

City Councilor Jamie Dunphy thinks it’s possible.

Music Mar 5 12:10 PM

Eye-Popping Eyes & Ears

Bijan Berahimi talks to us about curating his massive survey of visuals in music at PNCA.

Mercury Music Picks Mar 4 10:00 AM

Mercury Music Picks: Erykah Badu (hopefully), Moondog’s Music, and Unga Dunga’s Second Show

Plus PNW folk punk, the handsomest family, and Portland music news!

Music Feb 25 10:00 AM

Project Pabst Is Back in a Big Way This Summer

The massive lineup includes Iggy Pop, Devo, Cap’n Jazz, Death Cab, Exploding Hearts, plus so many more!