Hear In Portland

This week, a Portland rap prodigy releases her first-ever single, Nasalrod’s long-awaited vinyl split has arrived, and Blossom teases a rock song from her new album! Come get into the new music news that’s happening Hear in Portland. MUST LISTEN:  New release(s) from a Portland-relevant artist.  “Swish,” J Prodigy According to local legends, Portland-based teen […]

It’s starting to feel a lot like spring, and we’re basking in all the projects blossoming in our music scene. We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Jonny Cool’s contribution to Ella Mai’s single “DMFU,” which reached certified gold status last year. We’re bumping Mat Randol’s new EP, The World Keeps Spinning, and also looking […]

Happy official spring, Portland! This week we’re honing in on the thrilling news that the Thesis has a new home base, indie rockers Jakki and The Pink Smudge have a new single out, and this summer, country music superstar Chris Stapleton is swinging pretty close—15 miles away 🙃 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater. Read […]

A wise woman once said daylight savings time can kiss my ass, and she was right. Let’s re-regulate by getting into some new music news. We’re getting through the time change by vibing out to Foamboy’s new album, Eating Me Alive, and we’re absolutely thrilled to finally have a Wynne-Earthgang collaboration (kind of). Get into […]

March is perhaps the greatest wild card weather month in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s appropriate that this week’s column is full of exciting developments: We’ve got the Waterfront Blues Festival lineup, a new, notable project from rapper Milc and producer Telegangel, and a daytime party to unveil a rebrand for local collective Y.G.B.! MUST […]

Hear in Portland this week:
A joint EP from rappers Fountaine and Silv works in vivid slaps, punches, kicks, and general ass-whooping sounds.
Epic psychedelic Texas three-piece Khruangbin will play two nights at the Edgfield this summer.
Where to catch a new single from Zyah Belle and her next DJ set.

Dreckig, Soul Day Exquisite, Chibia
Roman Norfleet and Be Present Art Group, Yawa, Jacque Hammond
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not one, but two leap day shows
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intimate space

We’re still reeling from one of the best half-time performances we’ve ever seen, starring Usher “DON’T-LEAVE-YOUR-GIRL-AROUND-ME-TRUE-PLAYER-FOR-REAL” Raymond IV—made even better with appearances from mega-stars, like Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon, Will.i.am, H.E.R., and an ill-dressed Jermaine Dupri. If you have any brainspace that isn’t watching that damn Verizon commercial and listening to Beyoncé’s new country […]

Happy “fool’s spring,” Portland! This week we’re delighted to hear the debut single by Keeks (FKA Maarquii), an upcoming late-night set from jazz fusion act Greaterkind at Jack London Revue, and later this spring, Danny Brown comes to town. MUST SEE:  Upcoming local event(s) featuring local artist(s).         Greaterkind Portland-based jazz trio Greaterkind never fails to […]

In addition to momentous, nationally televised music events—like the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, and the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show starring Usher’s (Ursher Baby!!!) on February 11—we’ve got more than enough on our plates to keep us satisfied for the next week or two. Still, there’s always plenty to keep us entertained […]

Hey Portland, you okay? Just a few weeks in, 2024 is already feeling like a doozy. For local music fans who are enjoying their regained electricity and freedom, here are some new developments, events, and upcoming music buzz to anticipate Hear in Portland!  MUST SEE: Upcoming local event(s) featuring local artist(s).  WRK!  New band alert! […]