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MusicfestNW
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Lost at Sea
A Pilgrimage to See Charles Bradley
Concerning a pilgrimage to see Charles Bradley.
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No Wristband Required
How to See Lots of Music for Free
How to see lots of music for free during MFNW week.
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A Storm of Light
Typhoon’s New Album Is a Breathtaking Ride
Typhoon’s new album is a breathtaking ride.
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The Mercury's Officially Unofficial Guide to MusicfestNW
How to make the most out of MusicfestNW, with or without a wristband.
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A Bad Dream
On the Mend, Mr. Jonathan Toubin Returns to Portland
On the mend, Mr. Jonathan Toubin returns to Portland.
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Talkin’ Transgender Dysphoria Blues
Against Me! Are Still Punk as Fuck
With Laura Jane Grace’s coming out as transgender, Against Me! are still punk as fuck.
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…And Then There Were Two…
Menomena Gets Familial with Moms
Menomena loses a member and gets familial with Moms.
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The Great Flood
How the Heavy Rains of Portland Shapeshifted the Helio Sequence’s New Record
For the Helio Sequence, a flood turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Play My Song
Under the Influence of Redd Kross
Redd Kross have a new album, and it’s—brace yourselves—brilliant!
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Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
Kishi Bashi’s Violin Emits Pure Ecstasy
Kishi Bashi’s violin emits pure, unadulterated ecstasy.