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…
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 bands,…
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, had made their…
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 respective ages of…
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 got the…
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 absolutely stacked ticket…
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 latest release The…
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 track …
FFO: Osees, The Shivas, The Everywheres
Last Tuesday evening, Indiana-born, LA-raised band Frankie and The Witch Fingers took to the stage at the Doug Fir Lounge, bringing their intoxicating psychedelic indie rock ‘n roll to Portland as they tour the West Coast. Formed…
This show blew me away honestly!
School project opened, and this young band promises great things as they continue to grow. I was surprised to hear this was their first show. The songs they played had undertones of the sweetness of youth, even if…