Hear In Portland

Karma Rivera’s “Like U Did (Me)” feels like the soundtrack to a reality show about queer love, where women are throwing their hats. Yes, we have one in mind.
Plus, a rare Zyah Belle live appearance at the intimate Peter’s Room, and THIS IS NOT A DRILL—Wynne is going on tour. Read about all the hot Portland music drops Hear in Portland.

Zayah Belle Performs at a Rare and Intimate Peter’s Room Show
Karma Rivera’s 2023 Singles Show an Irresistible Bass-Forward Direction

This week’s weather is a little mild, but the music news from Hear in Portland is HOT!
SPA HOT: with Greaterkind gracing a steamy concert series
NEW HOT: with a collab from Mal London and JxJury
SAD HOT: as Dame D.O.L.L.A. drops a music video for “The Way It Goes”

There’s a new question for music critics to argue about: What’s hotter—the cover of Wynne’s new EP or her jaw-dropping tracks? This week we ponder such unknowables while looking into a bevy of new content from artists Hear in Portland.

Our appetite for song(s) of the summer is nigh on neverending, and in this week’s music news, we’ve got a banger collab from JxJURY and Mal London you need to spin ASAP. The other incredible news is about Jinkx Monsoon in Portland and what brooding band was both in a trailer for an Oscar-winning film and soon to be playing the patio of Rontoms? Click the link! Get in here—Hear In Portland!

Hot enough for ya, music fans? This week we’re swimming in a stunning debut full-length from Portland neo-soul artist Lo Steele, a Sarah Clark co-headliner show at Mississippi Studios, and Mic Check celebrating seven years of Mic Check. Looking for the soundtrack to your summer activities? We’ve got just the thing, right Hear In Portland.  […]

If you’re anything like me you’ve been listening to almost nonstop Age of Pleasure and Renaissance both in celebration of Pride and in preparation for Janelle Monae’s and Beyoncé’s respective visits to the Pacific Northwest this September. Still, on the local front, there’re always more than a few noteworthy happenings and releases to engage with. […]

Take a load off and get excited for all the new music developments that summer 2023 is bringing. This week we’re pumped about Wynne’s new release(s) and appearance on Sway, a new collaboration-driven artist retreat, and upcoming music video releases from Portugal. The Man at Movie Madness. Get into it all, Hear in Portland!  MUST […]

Happy Pride months, music nerds! I personally like that the Portland Pride vibes are now being extended from June through July. The forecast is showing a bright and eventful summer. The Blues Fest is right around the corner, and legends like Diana Ross and Janet Jackson are touring through ON THE SAME NIGHT! As always, […]

We’re almost to summer, music nerds! Whether you’re into rock, jazz, or pop, there’s a little something for everyone this week, thanks to an increasing amount of genre-fluidity running rampant these days. Here are two shows and one new release to dig into this month and beyond… right Hear in Portland! MUST SEE: Upcoming local […]

Picking between former Portlander, current Londoner, Kingsley’s live recordings at the Clinton Street Theater is impossible—they’re all so good. Read about her upcoming headliner show, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn’t miss in this week’s music column, Hear in Portland.

Picking between Kingsley’s live recordings at the Clinton Street Theater is impossible—they’re all so good. Read about her upcoming headliner show, a terrific new record from Dust Raps the Blues and a stacked local show you shouldn’t miss in this week’s music column, Hear in Portland.

This week we’re absolutely jazzed about Wynne’s full video for “Jaw Morant” (it’s fucking delicious). Plus, an Oregon-based dream-folk duo plays live, and we want you to take note of the powerful voices and talents behind an upcoming Prince birthday tribute night. Interest piqued? Read on for what we want you to Hear in Portland. […]

Get on your summer time jams, Portland, because this week culture editor Suzette Smith is subbing in—to give our regular Hear in Portland columnist Jenni Moore a well-deserved birthday break. Let’s vibe on some local music world happenings, and they are abundant. This week: The 20th anniversary of a cherished music venue, a list of […]