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Mercury Music Picks: Project Pabst and the Music Videos of Kate Bush!
Plus a Portland supergroup album release and Lollipop Shoppe launches a free music series.
Plus a Portland supergroup album release and Lollipop Shoppe launches a free music series.
Mercury Music Picks: There’re Still Deltron 3030 Tickets Available (Sort Of)!
Plus an African highlife legend, electronic music overlords, and Portland music news.
Plus an African highlife legend, electronic music overlords, and Portland music news.
The Portland Mercury Turns 25–Come Party With Us!
Pure Bathing Culture, Nonbinary Girlfriend, and Karma Rivera are gonna be there too!
Pure Bathing Culture, Nonbinary Girlfriend, and Karma Rivera are gonna be there too!
Free the Rave!
Barn Radio’s Cole Johnson understands the need for community-building events in Portland and isn’t afraid to do something about it.
Barn Radio’s Cole Johnson understands the need for community-building events in Portland and isn’t afraid to do something about it.
Mercury Music Picks: Michael Hurley's Final Album and Patricia Wolf's New Film Score
Plus free outdoor music and Missouri Executive Order 44!
Plus free outdoor music and Missouri Executive Order 44!
Album Review: Patricia Wolf Scores the Documentary Hrafnamynd
Playful sonics swirl with the landscapes of Iceland and director Edward Pack Davee’s narration.
Playful sonics swirl with the landscapes of Iceland and director Edward Pack Davee’s narration.
Album Review: Swinging's Debut Album Is a Drift Worth Following
My Bed Is A Boat is a lush, emotionally exacting release from the Portland band.
My Bed Is A Boat is a lush, emotionally exacting release from the Portland band.
Mercury Music Picks: Bijoux Cone Reunites The Mommys, Wu-Tang Brings Da Ruckus!
Plus locals Pale Violet, Shanea, and IX of Swords shred across Portland.
Plus locals Pale Violet, Shanea, and IX of Swords shred across Portland.
Battle of the Hexes
Post-punk weirdos Casual Hex hold a black mirror to society on Zig Zag Lady Illusion II.
Post-punk weirdos Casual Hex hold a black mirror to society on Zig Zag Lady Illusion II.
Be Gay, Make a Mixtape!
Put any of these queer Portland artists on a mix and your boo will swoon!
Put any of these queer Portland artists on a mix and your boo will swoon!
Are We Homies?
Papi Fimbres is back with Homie Fest VI!
Papi Fimbres is back with Homie Fest VI!
Mercury Music Picks: First Show at New All-Ages Hardcore Venue, High Limit Room!
Plus so much stellar music and world class hip-hop.
Plus so much stellar music and world class hip-hop.
Wherefore Art Thou Doug Fir?
The beloved Portland music venue will (hopefully) make its grand return soon!
The beloved Portland music venue will (hopefully) make its grand return soon!
Album Review: The Post-Punk Paradise of La Isla Electronica
Portland needs more Spanish-language punk, here it is!
Portland needs more Spanish-language punk, here it is!
Mercury Music Picks: The Dream of the ’90s Do Be Alive in Portland with Panchiko and Karate
Plus Esperanza Spalding and Michael Cera Palin are in town!
Plus Esperanza Spalding and Michael Cera Palin are in town!
Mercury Music Picks: Casual Hex Record Release Show
Plus, Blonde Redhead open for Bloc Party in the Clouds and Michael Cera Palin play the Mission!
Plus, Blonde Redhead open for Bloc Party in the Clouds and Michael Cera Palin play the Mission!
Hear In Portland: Aminé Drops New Album and PDX Live is Back!
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland.
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland.
Mercury Music Picks: Holocene Turns 22 and the Mercury on the City Cast Portland Podcast!
Plus Bloc Party and Portraits of Past play Portland for the first time in forever!
Plus Bloc Party and Portraits of Past play Portland for the first time in forever!
Summer Festival SZN is Upon Us, Y’all!
What do Mannequin Pussy, Nonbinary Girlfriend, Portugal. The Man, and Outta Pocket all have in common?
What do Mannequin Pussy, Nonbinary Girlfriend, Portugal. The Man, and Outta Pocket all have in common?
Mercury Music Picks: Take a Hike with Black Belt Eagle Scout and Introducing L.I.E. (Portland’s Best New Band)
Plus get Dragged Into Sunlight, tear it up with Chlorine, and Portland music news!
Plus get Dragged Into Sunlight, tear it up with Chlorine, and Portland music news!
After 18 Years, Rontoms Bids Farewell to Their Sunday Sessions
The final show is an epic all-day mini-fest!
The final show is an epic all-day mini-fest!
Hear In Portland: Bye Bye Rontoms Sunday Sessions, We’ll Miss You!
Night Heron’s new record offers the calm of Escapism, milk, and grapes.
Night Heron’s new record offers the calm of Escapism, milk, and grapes.
Mercury Music Picks: Outsider Portland Album Releases and Berlin DJs
Plus the next gen. of nu-metal and Portland music news!
Plus the next gen. of nu-metal and Portland music news!
The Portland Mercury’s Back on Spotify, Baby!
This is huge for the community, trust us.
This is huge for the community, trust us.
Photo Review: Alien Boy vs. Grails
Two rad Portland bands, one night… Choose your fighter!
Two rad Portland bands, one night… Choose your fighter!
Album Review: A New Look at Old Joy
Yo La Tengo’s score for Kelly Reichardt’s Oregon-made indie classic is out on vinyl for the first time via Mississippi Records.
Yo La Tengo’s score for Kelly Reichardt’s Oregon-made indie classic is out on vinyl for the first time via Mississippi Records.
Mercury Music Picks: Hyperpop’s Enfant Terrible Alice Longyu Gao and Berlin Darling Nils Frahm at It Again
Plus electronic music daddies, PNW favorites, and Portland music news!
Plus electronic music daddies, PNW favorites, and Portland music news!
Film Review: Björk's Cornucopia Is What a Concert Film Should Be
How is it possible to be a literal deity while so deeply human?
How is it possible to be a literal deity while so deeply human?
Album Review: Slowing Down with elijah jamal asani
,,, as long as i long to memorise your sky ,,, explores both inner and celestial heavens.
,,, as long as i long to memorise your sky ,,, explores both inner and celestial heavens.
Hear In Portland: Local Queens Esparanza Spalding and Karma Rivera Drop Emotional New Tunes
Read all about what’s on the music forecast in the latest HIP!
Read all about what’s on the music forecast in the latest HIP!
Mercury Music Picks: Uh Oh, Portland’s Alien Boy and Grails Host Album Release Parties the Same Night!
Plus the stacked lineup at St. Johns Bizzare and the nostalgia of the Jesus Lizard, Alison Moyet, and Slowdive
Plus the stacked lineup at St. Johns Bizzare and the nostalgia of the Jesus Lizard, Alison Moyet, and Slowdive
Album Review: Fading Responsibly With Alien Boy
Pushing through anxieties and fears on new album You Wanna Fade?
Pushing through anxieties and fears on new album You Wanna Fade?
Album Review: Times Infinity’s Boy on Horse Is Worth the Wait
The heater new LP delivers the sonic assults we've been missing
The heater new LP delivers the sonic assults we've been missing
The Buzz with Melvins’ Frontman King Buzzo
New album Thunderball, grunge history, and what’s next.
New album Thunderball, grunge history, and what’s next.
Fans of PDX's Upgrade, Mass Timber, and Sustainability Just Got a New Anthem!
DJ Avelanche's fire video for “PDX (Wooden Roof)” is a fun who’s who of Portland hip-hop
DJ Avelanche's fire video for “PDX (Wooden Roof)” is a fun who’s who of Portland hip-hop
Mercury Music Picks: Michael Hurley Memorial and Björk in Portland??
Plus big rave energy, hardcore, and Portland music news.
Plus big rave energy, hardcore, and Portland music news.
Name All the Punk and Metal Cameos in Nasalrod’s New Music Video—if You Can!
“The Maker” is a mini-epic and love letter to Portland.
“The Maker” is a mini-epic and love letter to Portland.
Hear In Portland: Night Heron Album Release, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, and New Music by Veana Baby
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland!
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland!
Mercury Music Picks: Cyberplasm and Help Get Loud in Old Town
Plus Beacon Sound takes over Sou'Wester, three must-sees at Holocene, and Portland music news!
Plus Beacon Sound takes over Sou'Wester, three must-sees at Holocene, and Portland music news!
Album Review: The Blue Knots Share Their Sun-Dappled Debut Becoming Noise
The new project’s micro-beat exploration is now your spring soundtrack.
The new project’s micro-beat exploration is now your spring soundtrack.
Mercury Music Picks: Black Water's Back, These Fucking Hands Last Show, and a New Performance by Yelling Choir
Plus reunited slowcore bands, Extradition’s spring concert, and Portland music news!
Plus reunited slowcore bands, Extradition’s spring concert, and Portland music news!
Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Has Died
The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia.
The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia.
The Top 10 Releases to Seek Out on Record Store Day 2025!
Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable!
Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable!
Hear In Portland: Feasting on a New Track From Milc, Wynne, and Spinitch
Plus where to catch a Cinco de Mayo cumbia dance party and SiR at the Crystal Ballroom.
Plus where to catch a Cinco de Mayo cumbia dance party and SiR at the Crystal Ballroom.
Mercury Music Picks: Etran de L’Aïr Lights Up Wonder Ballroom, An Oregon Music Hall of Fame Benefit Show, and Roseblood’s Record Release Party
Plus two American Sign Language performances, some Cali hardcore, and vaporwave is back??
Plus two American Sign Language performances, some Cali hardcore, and vaporwave is back??
The Apple of Portland’s Eye, Michael Hurley Passes Away at 83
Listen to the outsider folk hero’s songs today and always.
Listen to the outsider folk hero’s songs today and always.
Mercury Music Picks: Kraftwerk Techno Daddies, Crystal Quartez’s Record Release Party, and the Launch of the Crush On Everyone Emo Party
Plus transcendent classical, Bay Area noise, and more!
Plus transcendent classical, Bay Area noise, and more!
Hear in Portland: Epic Upcoming Shows from Oh, Rose, Durand Bernarr, and a Wu-Tang Finale This Summer
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear in Portland.
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear in Portland.
Mercury Music Picks: MSC, James K., and Frank La Rocca’s Requiem for the Forgotten
Plus local album releases, a major punk venue relocation, and the Reed Zine Fest!
Plus local album releases, a major punk venue relocation, and the Reed Zine Fest!
Mercury Music Picks: Mother Danzig, Amyl & the Sniffers, and the Linda Lindas
Plus Portland music news!
Plus Portland music news!
Can We Make Portland a Music Capital Again?
City Councilor Jamie Dunphy has ideas.
City Councilor Jamie Dunphy has ideas.
Darci Phenix Releases Her Dreamy New Album, Sable
Learn how the multi-disciplinary Portland artist uses her hands to get out of her head.
Learn how the multi-disciplinary Portland artist uses her hands to get out of her head.
Northwest Hardcore Fest, the PNW’s Hardest-Hitting Festival, Is Back
The freshly announced line-up is a biggie!
The freshly announced line-up is a biggie!
Hear In Portland: Albina Music Trust’s Soul Assembly, Jakki and the Pink Smudge, Keeks’ EP Release
Read all about what’s on the music forecast with Hear In Portland.
Read all about what’s on the music forecast with Hear In Portland.
Mercury Music Picks: Experimental Film and Performance, Local Album Release Parties, and Lots of Dancable Punk
There’s too much going on this week to even list, sheesh!
There’s too much going on this week to even list, sheesh!
Gaytheist Return With Frenetic New Album, The Mustache Stays
It’s the first album in five years from the long-running Portland-based noise-rockers.
It’s the first album in five years from the long-running Portland-based noise-rockers.
Mercury Music Picks: Erykah Badu (hopefully), Moondog’s Music, and Unga Dunga’s Second Show
Plus PNW folk punk, the handsomest family, and Portland music news!
Plus PNW folk punk, the handsomest family, and Portland music news!
Hear in Portland: The Thesis and Friends of Noise Getting up in PDX
Plus, new music and visuals from Zyah Belle
Plus, new music and visuals from Zyah Belle
Mercury Music Picks: The Music Of Alice Coltrane, Steve Reich, and Hardcore Punk
Plus we’re adding local music news to the mix!
Plus we’re adding local music news to the mix!
Project Pabst Is Back in a Big Way This Summer
The massive lineup includes Iggy Pop, Devo, Cap’n Jazz, Death Cab, Exploding Hearts, plus so many more!
The massive lineup includes Iggy Pop, Devo, Cap’n Jazz, Death Cab, Exploding Hearts, plus so many more!
Pickathon Hopes To Raise $1 Million by March
Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets?
Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets?
Mercury Music Picks: Erykah Badu at PDX Jazz Fest, Mars Volta at the Moda
Plus three local record release shows + more!
Plus three local record release shows + more!
Hear in Portland: Dreckig's EP Release for Eclipse
Plus, a new concert series in a Portland laundry room and Lo Steele spends Valentine's Day at the Fixin’ To!
Plus, a new concert series in a Portland laundry room and Lo Steele spends Valentine's Day at the Fixin’ To!
PDX Live Concerts Take Over the Square Again This August
Featuring Jamie xx, returning favs the Roots, and beloved Portland band STRFKR!
Featuring Jamie xx, returning favs the Roots, and beloved Portland band STRFKR!
Say “I DO!” To Live Music and All-Nighters This Valentine’s Day Weekend
Queer hip-hop, black metal, and underground raves make for a packed V-Day weekend in Portland!
Queer hip-hop, black metal, and underground raves make for a packed V-Day weekend in Portland!
Introducing the Portland Mercury’s New Music Editor, Nolan Parker!
How they went from publishing a grass roots music newspaper in Berlin to being Portland’s ONLY music editor.
How they went from publishing a grass roots music newspaper in Berlin to being Portland’s ONLY music editor.
Hear in Portland: Mal London's New Release on "Fresh Finds R&B"
Plus Julimar headlines the Thesis and the Blacker the Berry II celebrates Black creatives.
Plus Julimar headlines the Thesis and the Blacker the Berry II celebrates Black creatives.
Hear in Portland: Keeks Calls on Femme Queens to “Move!”
Portugal. The Man play Revolutions Per Movie podcast, and Wynne spits “Rug Burn” verses from a sofa.
Portugal. The Man play Revolutions Per Movie podcast, and Wynne spits “Rug Burn” verses from a sofa.
Portland's Folk Festival Breaks Down the Genre's Walls
Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.
Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.
Where's Portland Music Month This Year?
MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.
MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.
Hear in Portland: Three Picks for Live New Year's Eve Shows (That Are Not DJ Shadow)
Nonbinary Girlfriend and Kye Alive co-create a NYE Experience, and Black Belt Eagle Scout feels like a perfect kickoff to 2025.
Nonbinary Girlfriend and Kye Alive co-create a NYE Experience, and Black Belt Eagle Scout feels like a perfect kickoff to 2025.
Eric Isaacson of Mississippi Records Is Retiring From Booking Shows
He wants you to take up the mantle.
He wants you to take up the mantle.
Hear in Portland: PDX Jazz's Once-In-A-Lifetime Erykah Badu Concert
Plus, Cool Nutz planned a Christmas-themed hip-hop "Festivale," and Ural Thomas plays his own 85th birthday party.
Plus, Cool Nutz planned a Christmas-themed hip-hop "Festivale," and Ural Thomas plays his own 85th birthday party.
Hear in Portland: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme's Holiday Humor Intensifies
Plus, the Barbaras play an unmissable irreverent post-Thanksgiving country show and Fountaine's "throw away album" catches flame.
Plus, the Barbaras play an unmissable irreverent post-Thanksgiving country show and Fountaine's "throw away album" catches flame.
Hear in Portland: Mal London’s Fourth Album Shows off Pretty Sonics and Flows To Match
Plus, a new show case of local duo and trio collabs, and Justin Timberlake adds a 2025 Portland date to his world tour.
Salami Rose Joe Louis's Dream Pop Makes Catastrophic Ecological Degradation Sound So Good
See her Tuesday in Portland at Jack London Revue.
Screaming With Meaning: The Definitive Blood Brothers Lyrics Q & A
Ahead of the hardcore band's sold out show at Revolution Hall, Johnny Whitney and Jordan Blilie tell us what the group's intense, abstract song lyrics really mean.
Hear in Portland: Rihanna’s New Favorite Song Is by Zyah Belle
Wynne postpones the release of Speak of the Devil, but gives us "Bad Girl," and a hot Halloween line-up at Hungry Hungry Hip-Hop
Mercury Music Picks: Once Chance To See That At the Drive-In Doc in Portland
Erykah Badu headlines the 2025 PDX Jazz Festival, and we have NEW Haley Heynderickx songs—INCOMING!
What's Wrong With the Dare?
This Portland indie heartfelt went full New York sleaze, and we're dancing to it.
André 3000 Is Seriously Weird Live
Audience members called for OutKast hits, Mr. Benjamin replied with eerie minimalism and a variety of incredible-sounding instruments.
Oregon Folk Singer Jeffrey Martin Captures Live Music Magic at Mississippi Studios
Martin's heart-on-sleeve folk tunes are like walking past a graveyard of love and loss, light and dark, hurt, hope, faith, and uncertainty.
Hear in Portland: Isabeau Waia'u Walker Hits the Hard Stuff of Life on Heavyweight
Seven years of local beatmaker showcase A Beat Happening, and Fountaine flows fast for "Skyrocket (Jump'n)."
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