Blog Posts

I don’t know if I really need to extol the virtues of live music in a blog where I review live music, but I did see Ladytron perform with opener Blakkat at the Wonder Ballroom and I do think it’s…

Asheville-based band Wednesday played to a sold-out Mississippi Studios on Monday in Portland, supported by Cryogeyser, just weeks after the release of their newest album Rat Saw God. The rainy weather did nothing to scare away the crowd nor the…

The Home team, a Seattle based “heavy pop”  band, played a sold out headlining show at Mission Theater on April 29th. This was the last stop on tour, and they brought along Broadside and Honey Revenge. Broadside, from Richmond VA,…

Oklahoma City natives Kelli Drew Mayo (lead vocals and bass) and Peyton Mckenna Bighorse (guitar and back up vocals) came on the scene as Skating Polly with their debut Taking Over the World, recorded in their parent’s basement at the…

DRAMA played an electrifying show at the Roseland Theater on the 13th. The band is currently touring, and their next stop is a spot at this year’s Coachella festival. The night opened with a set from DJ Tasty T, who…

Since the pandemic, Portland’s hardcore scene has gained what seems to be a resurgence. Our underbelly of angst and deep passion for the mosh was brought out in full force for Show Me the Body at Revolution Hall. In an…

Taking the stage at Mississippi Studios Saturday night was Titus Andronicus, fronted by Patrick Stickles and joined by mainstays Liam Betson, R.J. Gordon, Chris Wilson, and featuring contributions from keyboardist Michael Carson. The band is touring in support of their…

Raven by Kelela is a long anticipated, worth waiting for sensation. And it is just that, sensational. The album has a balance of moody, slow burners intertwined with drum and bass fusion rhythms that keep an engaging pace. The signature…