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For the second time since the Thesis began the monthly hip-hop showcase held a yacht party. Of course we sent someone—the perfect someone—music columnist Jenni Moore. Her recap includes fierce performances, surreal moments, luxurious snacks, and a reminder that smoking pot on the Portland Spirit is not allowed.

Happy Pride months, music nerds! I personally like that the Portland Pride vibes are now being extended from June through July. The forecast is showing a bright and eventful summer. The Blues Fest is right around the corner, and legends like Diana Ross and Janet Jackson are touring through ON THE SAME NIGHT! As always, Hear in Portland has plenty of locally minded music-related releases and events to praise. MUST SEE: Upcoming local show(s) featuring...

February is here and hitting the ground running with a new Downtown Bloc Party (three days of dueling shows at Kelly’s Olympian and Jack London Revue), a chic home base for producer-focused showcase A Beat Happening, and a new single from MAITA’s forthcoming all-acoustic album—plus, a bevy of upcoming Pacific Northwest shows. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss upcoming events. Downtown Bloc Party Kelly’s Olympian and Jack London Revue are collaborating on Downtown Bloc Party: thr...

Hello dear readers! As you may have read, I gave birth a month ago. So it’s been a few weeks since I wrote this column. However, Mac Smiff did such an excellent job subbing in during my absence, I don't feel like we've missed a beat. And while round-the-clock care for a tiny human who depends on me for everything has me insanely booked, I did find a little bit of time to survey what's...

Hello Mercury Music readers! It's Mac Smiff, and I’ll be covering for our beloved Jennifer Moore while she takes some time to celebrate and bond with her adorable new baby! No worries, she’ll be back. But in the meantime you’ll have to put up with me. This weekend contains the much anticipated confluence of Juneteenth and the annual Pride Festival, so expect it to be busy outside, even if this rain keeps falling through the...