Find some sweet relief from reality with the Mercury‘s July playlist, a selection of songs from Portland artists releasing new music and touring acts passing through town this month.
Here’s a quick rundown of this month’s concert highlights: Willie Nelson’s bringing his braids to the Edgefield for a sold-show, Tacocat is playing the Portland Pickles’ Picklefest with Kyle Craft and the Parson Red Heads, punk icon Alice Bag is opening for the Damned, and Blind Pilot is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their 2008 debut 3 Rounds and a Sound.
Plus, local artists are dropping some excellent music, from the Last Artful, Dodgr’s new single “Win Is Enough” to soul singer Blossom’s forthcoming EP with Ripley Snell, Clout Atlas :: Dormiveglia, to noise-pop band Tender Age’s debut LP Becoming Real Forever.
Also be sure to check our Things to Do Music calendar for more information about upcoming shows in Portland!