NOPES, SABONIS, PASS
(The Know, 2026 NE Alberta) Arvydas Sabonis is far from being the only former Trail Blazer on the minds of Portlanders these days, but you can expect to hear the Lithuanian legend mentioned more frequently, thanks to the local pop-rock quintet sharing his name. It’s rare that a band emerges sounding as fully formed as Sabonis does on its Good Cheer Records-issued self-titled cassette, and it’s no surprise to learn that members of the group have been previously intertwined, playing in bands like Your Rival, Forest Park, the Bustling Townships, and Zoogirl. Sabonis’ barbed take on nostalgia-dripping, emotionally charged pop music brings to mind the Kinsella brothers, if Cap’n Jazz had taken a foot off the gas and veered into dream-pop territory. “More Time” finds guitarist/vocalist Maya Stoner luring listeners in with a bittersweet vocal hook for the ages. And by the time the turbulent, fuzzed-out closer “Gone” brings things to a halt, you’ll be left completely gutted. CHIPP TERWILLIGER
MÁSCARAS, HATS OFF, GALLONS
(Bunk Bar, 1028 SE Water) It’s getting real: Papi Fimbres is actually leaving Portland. The drummer/multi-instrumentalist of a thousand local bands announced months ago that he’d be moving to Germany, but it was easy to think he’d stick around forever. Now with the departure date looming, Fimbres has done a remarkable job in booking multiple farewell shows for what seem like every last one of his countless musical projects, getting them in front of ears and asses for a few last times. Tonight’s a triple-decker ta-ta-for-now, with Fimbres playing in all three bands, including zoom-psych trio Máscaras, who are also celebrating the vinyl release of their remarkable debut album. It’s actually not Máscaras’ last show before Fimbres ships out—nor is it Gallons’—but with all three projects set to be put on ice at summer’s end, it’s the perfect opportunity to say, “Later, homie.” NED LANNAMANN