Hear In Portland

Now that “Fool’s Spring” has sadly ended, I pray this message finds you well, and not in the midst of a weather-induced shopping frenzy. This Valentine’s day/week we’re falling head over heels for an upcoming PDX Jazz Fest show featuring co-headlining producers Omari Jazz and Kiefer, a new full-length from Portland rapper Bocha, and R&B […]

Folks, we made it through the first big weekend of Black History Month, Grammy season is officially over, and now we can look forward to another massive music thing happening on a national stage this February: Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show! (As a new mom, these televised events have become way too important in my […]

February is here and hitting the ground running with a new Downtown Bloc Party (three days of dueling shows at Kelly’s Olympian and Jack London Revue), a chic home base for producer-focused showcase A Beat Happening, and a new single from MAITA’s forthcoming all-acoustic album—plus, a bevy of upcoming Pacific Northwest shows. MUST-SEE:  Can’t miss […]

The darkest month of the year is almost through, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Whether you’re in the mood to get out on the town and see one of the many remaining Portland Music Month shows, stay home and have a music video marathon, or hold your breath until the Roots […]

Whether you’re looking for a new local album to get into, a promising live show, or just a reason to get out of the house, we’ve got you covered. This week’s Hear in Portland has us ready to fuck up the night—at an upcoming party celebrating Beyoncé’s dance music masterpiece, to a new full-length from […]

There are only four nights left until 2023—but this column is a safe space for last minute New Year’s Eve plans. Going as far back as October, Hear in Portland has been noting NYE music shows that look particularly fun. Here’s an easy round-up of this column’s NYE show recommendations, with some updates, in no […]

Over the horizon of the new year, we spy some exciting shows and album release news. And December still has some shining gems—like the annual Friends of Noise Icebreaker concert—and New Years Eve blowouts that shall not be overlooked. Let’s get into everything you should Hear in Portland! MUST-SEE:  Can’t miss upcoming events. Icebreaker Concert […]

Now that everyone has basked in the glory of their individually curated Spotify Wrapped content… Portland music fans can enjoy the smattering of remaining local shows as we count down to the New Year. There’s not a ton of new music out of Portland—at least not that I’m at liberty to talk about, or haven’t […]

It’s been pretty quiet lately in these music streets, especially release-wise—but there are more than enough shows popping up on the horizon to keep our ears full. This week we are jazzed about lots of hip-hop: a FOMO-worthy co-headlining tour, monthly hip-hop series the Thesis celebrates its eight years with a packed party of local […]

Despite seasonal focus on holiday shopping chaos, things are still looking promising on the Portland music front. There’s no shortage of releases to get into, and even a couple of upcoming shows that will warm things up. This week we’re stoked about a new project from rapper Milc, new single from Rules., and upcoming shows […]