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Portland Opera Makesâ¨History Come Alive
Our Oregon debuts commissioned work about poet and advocate Shizue Iwatsuki.
An Abridged Oral History of Seattleâs Greatest Rock Band, Pretty Girls Make Graves
"Our first or second show was opening up for Fugazi. That’s amazing, right?"
Illuminati Hotties' Sarah Tudzin on Writing All Rippers, No Filler
The not-so-secret Arthur Russell fan could see herself writing a folk record in the future—a folk record that rips!
What Art Goesâ¨With Your Job?
Make art, truth, and beautyâ¨work for you for a change.
Hear in Portland: Lose Yr Mind Fest Adds Afterparty Dance Nights
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with Alana Rich, and give Oh, Rose's new record some love.
TBA Review: If You Want Solitude, Stay Far Away From Club Alive
Kye Grant's monthly, genre-fluid event blends participatory art and dance parties.
TBA Review: Te Moana Meridian Proposes Moving the Prime Meridian
Sam Hamilton makes a solid proposal; Mere Tokorahi Boynton sings it in te reo MÄori.
Foo Fighters Rock the Hell Out of Portland's New 30,000-Seat Stadium
Providence Park's concert mode is a great addition to the city, and those complaining about it uphold a time-honored tradition.
In the Shadow of Writer's Block, Blind Pilot Triumphantly Returns
Last summer, frontman Israel Nebeker suddenly found a path through his eight-year compositon drought.
Hear in Portland: Wynne's "Dog In Me" Is an Unapologetic Bop
Plus, a rebrand of the beloved summer block party in front of Green Muse, and Greaterkind's long-awaited Change of Plans.
Photo Essay: Pickathon Night Mode
Our annual photo essay brings you beautiful live music moments from Elephant Revival, Durand Jones, and Pahua.
Pickathon 2024 Maintains the Live Music Magic
The farm music fest sent everyone home with a new favorite band—we were surprised to find plenty were from Portland!
The Mercury's Guide to Pickathon 2024: Nine Music Picks You Must Not Miss
Listen for La Lom, Andi Oasis, and Lo Steele. Plus, our hot anticipation for Geese's Justin Bieber cover
Behind the Project Pabst Unicorn With Matt Slessler
The music festival returns to Portland with a bill where Billy Idol follows T-Pain, an onsite dive bar, and a brand new big unicorn.
Three Country / Folk-Rock / Psych-Rock Acts That Stood Out at FairWell Festival's Year Two
If you didn't make it down to Deschutes County Fairgrounds last weekend, you should still hear Adeem the Artist, S.G. Goodman, and Black Opry Revue.
Hear in Portland: Oregon Wildfires Ignited Inspiration on Rasheed Jamal's The Mandala Effect
Plus, Blossom and Night Heron split the bill at Hey, Love and a Beat Happening lands at L’Atelier Yaffe.
Would a Lloyd Center Music Venue Answer Live Nation's Portland Incursion?
Local promoter Monqui teams up with AEG to compete with reviled music monopolist that is currently being sued by the DOJ.
HEAR IN PORTLAND: We Hear Destiny's Child in Majik9's Catchy New Anthem
Plus, Lambo Lawson headlines the Thesis, and Childish Gambino says he's retiring his stage name—right after all these releases and tour dates.
Hear in Portland: Live Local Music Pride With Karma Rivera at Lollipop Shoppe
Plus, Nonbinary Girlfriend on the Rontoms Summer Sessions patio, and Wynne gives us some welcome “Rug Burn."
Hear in Portland: Soulful Singer Dani Danger Releases "Break This Spell"
NBD, acclaimed rapper Donte Thomas casually drops four new songs, is Aminé's Best Day Ever festival actually a best weekend?
Hear in Portland: Maita Announces New Album want, Teases "girl at the bar"
Plus, Jeffrey Silverstein's “Gassed Up” Psychedelia Folk Rock, and Freddy Trujillo's Record of Chicano Experiences
Mercury Music Picks: Seattle Hardcore Band Blood Brothers Reunite for US Tour
Pickathon delivers second 2024 lineup, Babehoven headlines Polaris Hall
Laughing Matter
An Interview with the Most Fascinating Man in New York—and His Puppet Frog Dr. Love—Ahead of His Show in Portland.
Popular Music From Parenthetical Girls
Zac Pennington and Prudence Rees-Lee's album Minor Works includes a 17-piece Russian chamber orchestra that was recorded via Zoom.
Spend the Night Celebrates Nine Years of Electronic Dance Music Parties
Todd Edwards and Conducta headline the anniversary at Holocene, which also features STN resident DJs tag-teaming the warm up set.
HEAR IN PORTLAND: Nonbinary Girlfriend, Moorea Masa & The Mood, and New Music from Talilo Marfil
Get the latest music news (and latest tunes) to stick in your ears.
Hear in Portland: Could the New Anthem for Womenâs Basketball Come from a 14-Year-Old Portland Rapper?
The long-awaited Nasalrod split album is finally here; get frenetic at the Polaris Hall vinyl release show.
Hear in Portland: St. Johns Rapper Mat Randol's The World Keeps Spinning
Plus, soul singer-songwriter Julia Logue at Jack London Revue, and we hear Kyle Smyle Again.
Sleater-Kinney Gives Hometown Portland the Eras Treatment
Nothing says "We love our fans," like a five-song encore.
Mercury Music Picks: Blonde Redhead, Drew McDowell, Xavi, Kath Bloom
Sleater-Kinney's Crystal Ballroom show is strangely affordable right now on the resale sites.
Chastity Beltâs New Album Live Laugh Love Is Tongue-In-Cheek and Totally Serious
Who knew comic bangers could also be honest confessions about frustrated aimlessness, loneliness, and finding purpose? This Seattle indie band did.
Hear in Portland: Pickathon's 2024Â Lineup, Jenny Donât and the Spurs' Broken Hearted Blue
Orquestra Pacifico Tropicale, Caicedo, and Seattle's Terror/Cactus play a cumbia-forward show you must not miss.
Candid Reflections From Music Pioneer Laurie Anderson on Releasing Rage, Yoko Ono, and Amelia Earhart's Legacy
Anderson brings her Let X = X tour to Portland with New York jazz ensemble Sexmob handling the horns.
Hear in Portland: Hip-Hop Night the Thesis Moves to Lollipop Shoppe
Jakki and the Pink Smudge's sunny new single “Going Up,” and country-tinged, rock-infused Chris Stapleton at Ridgefield.
Hear in Portland: You'll Want the Foamboy Eating Me Alive Bandcamp B-Sides
Earthgang’s WowGr8 and Wynne "Cut & Paste," China Forbes adds a second record release night at the Reser.
Project Pabst Music Festival Provides the Portland Piece in STRFKR's 2024 Tour
Okay sure, Billy Idol is playing, but look at this local lineup: Gossip, Alien Boy, Glitterfox, and even La Luz swooping in from Seattle.
Hear in Portland: Ben Harper to Headline the 2024 Waterfront Blues Festival
Young Gifted and Black plan a party to rebrand; rapper Milc and producer Televangel collab on Extra Phish.
Hear in Portland: Rappers Fountaine and Silv Punch Out Bangers on Bare Knuckles Collab
Where to catch the next single and DJ set from Zyah Belle; Khruangbin plays two epic live shows this summer.
Hear in Portland: Portland-Based Vocalist and Violinist Chibia Opens an Excellent Leap Day Show
Plus, rockers Sheer Mag deliver a call to arms, and a survey of local Black jazz, soul, improvisation-based artists at Holocene.
The Mercury's 2024 Portland Jazz Festival Picks
From Bob James Quartet to Sudan Archives, the fest's 21st year brings boundary-pushing legends to Portland, Bend, and Seattle.
Hear in Portland: Kingsley Headlines Black History Month Event the Blacker the Berry
Plus, who is the celebrity hairstylist in Mal London's new video? And the Decemberists unpack their first music release in over six years.
North Portland Jazz Club the 1905 Announces Reopening Plans
The Mississippi district music venue closed suddenly in November 2023; new management claims to have remedied its financial issues.
New Solo Work From the Owner of Moon Glyph Records Is Reliably Enchanting
Steve Rosborough wants Omni Gardens’ music to feel like a lazy afternoon or your favorite sweater.
Hear in Portland: Danny Brown Takes Introspective, Experimental Quaranta on Tour
Plus, Keeks serves high-energy wind blown chiffon in her debut single, and Greaterkind's plays a late night show at Portland Jazz Festival.
One More Go at Folk Fest to Celebrate Portland Music Month
An arctic blast cut Portland's Folk Festival short, but the organizers rescheduled nearly all the bands.
Hear in Portland: Jon Batiste Opens PDX Jazz Festival 2024
Plus, Bocha and Covi. at a rap-happy Rontoms show, and an expiramental new song and stop-motion video from Jakki and the Pink Smudge.
Hear in Portland: Sleater-Kinney Soon to Scorch Sold Out Crystal Ballroom
Supergroup Amenta Abioto, Brown Alice, and Jacque Hammond are ready to WRK!; Wynne's "Wife" video teases her next move.
Hear in Portland: Drae Slapz and Scooter Rogers Release Collab Album Dat Too
Plus, an intimate soul single from Blossom, and celebrating 400 episodes of Portland music podcast Dan Cable Presents.
Bory Debut Perfectly Splits Elliott Smith's Figure 8 and DIY Vibe of Elephant 6
The comparison comes from producer Mo Troper, but we think they nailed it.
Hear in Portland: A Cozy Blossom Sunday Sessions Show
Plus, Cool Nutz supports Too $hort's Portland stop and Jay Si Proof's album release show calls for costumes!
Hear in Portland: Julia Logue's Debut Welcome To Your Sunrise Is Soul-Driven and Warm
Plus, a Golden Boy headliner show for Portland Music Month and Jamila Woods tends the Wonder Ballroom.
Portlandâs Best Music Videos of 2023
Let's show some love to the visuals that explain, compound, or even elevate a song's vibe—here are our five favorites.
Hear in Portland's 2023 New Year's Eve Show Picks
Our annual round-up of hot Portland NYE shows, with a new addition: Zyah Belle No Wallflowers DJ Night
Hear in Portland: Y La Bamba to Play Portland Music Month
Plus, Federale and the Delines unwrap Christmas tracks, and Greaterkind is your last shot at a chill live show before Christmas chaos.
Hear in Portland: What If We Watched Reptaliens, Got on a Rooftop, and Kissed?
Plus, Fountaine and 10thmember made an upbeat bopper collab, and are you planning your Portland Music Month?
Hear in Portland: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Holiday Shenanigans at the Schnitz
Plus, the Thesis celebrates nine years of lit, local-focus hip-hop and Ms. Arietta Ward throws you a party for HER birthday.
Hear in Portland: A New Jazz Night at Keys Lounge Draws Fans of the 1905
The new Covi. and Drae Slapz joint EP is addictively fun, and a New Year's Eve Cowboy Prom? We're There.
MusicOregon Awards $57,000 in Grants to 18 Portland- and Vancouver-Area Musicians
The Echo Fund supports a historically overlooked creative pursuit: popular music.
HEAR IN PORTLAND: Friends of Noise Fundraising for an All Ages Venue
Ural Thomas and the Pain shine on a stacked New Year's Eve bill, and Portland rapper-producer Fountaine's farewell DJ dance nights.
This Billie Eilish Cover by Wonderly Is Filled With Joyful Irony
We spoke with Portland music duo Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk about the new music video from their album of covers.
The Rumors Are TrueâNorth Portland Jazz Club, the 1905, Is Closing
The club built a reputation for top-tier talent performances, but could not escape its looming financial problems.
Live Show Review: Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville 30th Anniversary Tour
The Portland stop was a happy-sad, nostalgia-induced crying jag trip through time.
Hear in Portland: Vagabon Evolves at Mississippi Studios
Plus, Portland rapper Jordan Fletcher on a stacked Kelly's bill, and the Oregon Symphony's adds more diverse holiday concerts.
Portland, Appreciate a Wynne When You Have One
The rapper's homecoming show promises bad-bitch anthems, special surprises, and fans screaming her complex, confident lyrics.
Hear in Portland: Say Yes to the RENAISSANCE / RENAIDDANCE BeyoncĂŠ Dance Night
Plus, Federale and the Prids co headline Crystal Ballroom, and two Portland rap projects score a feature from Fatboi Sharif.
Oregon Jazz Legend Dan Balmer to Release New Album on Local Label
An offshoot of the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble, PJCE Records has comissioned new arrangements of Balmer's music for his record release show.
The Wandering Drones of Water Shrew Trio
The local label supergroup of Bud Tapes' Emmet Martin and Oranj Discs' Skyler Pia release a studio album with Boreen's Morgan O’Sullivan.
Hear in Portland: Pickathon Favorites Butcher Brown to Play the Get Down
This show-heavy music news update has details on Portland's date with Wynne, and Revolutions Per Movie's first live podcast taping—with R.E.M.'s Peter Buck!
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