Ryan J. Prado

Recent Articles

When Wonder Ballroom Says All Ages, They Mean All Ages

Portland music venues push against the OLCC for more inclusive spaces.

Album Review: We're Heading to the Lake With Portland's Guitar

From bedroom beatmaking to touring the US with a band that has bad SEO and good sound. 

Books to Beats: Music in Juvenile Detention

How a Portland library worker and teacher are using hip-hop to help incarcerated youth create, learn, and heal.

Music Sep 26 2:30 PM

Monqui-ing Around Lloyd Center

Update on Monqui Presents teaming with AEG for new music venue in Lloyd Center.

Music Jun 19 11:15 AM

Wherefore Art Thou Doug Fir? 

The beloved Portland music venue will (hopefully) make its grand return soon! 

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Music May 5 8:00 AM

Album Review: Times Infinity’s Boy on Horse Is Worth the Wait

The heater new LP delivers the sonic assults we've been missing

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Record Reviews May 23 4:00 AM

Record Review: TK and the Holy Know-Nothings, Arguably OK

TK and the Holy Know-Nothings’ Debut LP Is Full of Smart, Relentlessly Honest Songwriting

Music Jun 20 4:00 AM

Floating Room Releases the Uber-Confessional Crusher False Baptism

The Portland Band’s Sophomore Album Navigates the Crags of Emotional Trauma