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HEAR IN PORTLAND: There Are No Skips on Sqip’s Boi

Plus, some shows on our radar: the Shivas rock Lollipop Shoppe and Oh, Rose melts faces at Mississippi Studios.
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Holy sunshine, Batman! Now that the weather is really heating up, it’s just another reminder to start preparing for summer concerts and festivals. Speaking of which, the Waterfront Blues Fest recently announced their 2023 lineup. This year they added some exciting, new family-friendly programming in partnership with “public joy” artist Mike Bennett. Plus, they’ve got […]

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Oregon Sister Trio Joseph Release The Sun

Hear in Portland this week: a new single (and music video tease) from Wynne and Jidenna returns to the Roseland.
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This week we’re stoked about a single (and upcoming music video) from Portland-based rap star Wynne, the new album and upcoming shows from Oregon folk pop trio Joseph, and singer/rapper/producer Jidenna is returning to Roseland this summer for The Silk Road Tour! Get into it all right here in Portland.

Hear in Portland this week: a new single (and music video tease) from Wynne and Jidenna returns to the Roseland.

More crossover between Grey’s Anatomy x Joseph crossover.

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Meagan Sky Counts Down to I’ll Be the One

The music forecast Hear in Portland: Corvair new album news and a live show from DIY instrument band KOKOKO!
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Soundtrack the upcoming spate of (god willing) sunny days, with new local music releases from indie pop self-love artist Meagan Sky and art rock duo Corvair. May flowers with a show that pairs experimental, electronic Kinshasa band KOKOKO! with Portland’s magical soul act YAWA.  MUST-SEE:  Can’t miss upcoming events.  KOKOKO!, YAWA Experimental electronic pop collective […]

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The True Special Occasion Is Emily King Playing Portland (It’s Also Her New Album Title)

Hear in Portland this week: Silvertongue Sunday Sessions alert, and if you’re only vibing to the “4Eva” video, you’re missing out on a second Animé verse.
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• You could say the TRUE “Special Occasion” is Emily King’s upcoming show (it’s also the title of her new album)
• If you’re only vibing to the “4Eva” video, you’re missing out on a second Animé verse.
• Silvertongue Sunday Sessions alert!

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Rapper Mat Randol Rhymes at Iconic Portland Spots in “Fast Forward”

Great music you can soon HEAR IN PORTLAND: Black power anthems from Sampa the Great and cosmic country from Jeffery Silverstein
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Well folks, we made it to Oregon’s wettest, muddiest month, and when it rains it pours. That goes for the music scene, too. There’s no shortage of new material, upcoming shows, and exciting sounds to get into this spring. This weekly column serves as a good starting point, and all of it’s right Hear in […]

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Lean Into It with Portugal. The Man’s End-of-Times Dance Party Song “Dummy”

Hear in Portland this week: Fkn around live with Phony Ppl and a catchy, cinematic Federale show.
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HEAR IN PORTLAND this week
• Portugal. The Man’s new track “Dummy” is an end-of-times dance jam
• Phony Ppl soon to be fkn around Portland
• Federale’s Spaghetti Western rock

In our Hear in Portland music column this week: Portugal. The Man turned grief into end-of-times dance jam track “Dummy.” Phony Ppl soon to be fkn around Portland and Federale’s Spaghetti Western rock

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Indie Pop Sister Trio, Joseph, Stun with “The Sun”

Hear in Portland this week: The Get Down turns one, and a dream downtown music bill of Edna Vazquez and Mariachi Tradición.
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Hear in Portland this week:
The Get Down celebrates one year of indulgent grooves Portlanders can dance to
A dream downtown music bill of Edna Vazquez and Mariachi Tradición.
Joseph’s new single, “The Sun,” reminds us of a pivotal Grey’s Anatomy scene. Which one? READ ON.

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Get Your Entire Life en Español at Kali Uchis’ Keller Show

Hear in Portland this week: New TYuS Single Has Major Throwback Vibes, and a Triple-Threat Bill at Lollipop Shoppe
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Hear in Portland this week: Get your entire life at the Kali Uchis Keller show, a new single from TYuS has serious ’90s throwback vibes, and Caragold headlines a triple-threat bill at Lollipop Shoppe!

Hear in Portland this week:
• Get your entire life at the Kali Uchis Keller show
• a new single from TYuS has serious ’90s throwback vibes
•Caragold headlines a triple-threat bill at Lollipop Shoppe

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Wu-Tang Clan and Nas at the Moda, Pickathon 2023 Tickets Are on Sale!

HEAR IN PORTLAND this week: Eyelids kick off their national tour and Jay Si Proof drops a new single.
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In addition to the earth-shaking-but-ultimately-pretty-cool news that the Doug Fir is moving into the old Le Bistro Montage space—which Mercury culture editor Suzette Smith covered this week—Portland is brimming with excitement right now. As February comes to a close, we’re cuddled up with some new music, looking forward to Pickathon, and irately demanding Ticketmaster allow […]

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Small Million’s Big Feelings, Portland Hip-Hop Artists on Film, and Please Welcome Rico Nasty

HEAR IN PORTLAND: The hottest new music and must-see shows!
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Holy February, there’s new developments all over the place! Snuggle in and listen up, children! This week we’re excited (and pleasantly surprised) to consume two new releases involving Portland’s music scene: a film series starring Portland hip-hop artists, and a new song and performance video from indie pop band Small Million. Further down the road, […]

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