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The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Enjoy your partly sunny day today with a high of 59, because the season's showers are moving in this week and temperatures are dropping—and even some snow is expected...

A fire repair benefit for Mississippi Records challenges you to dress like our favorite (or not!) album cover Dial into the slowed down + reverb version of Karma Rivera and Chilifa Nem's “Taraji P" We consider Providence Park's recently announced glow-up possibilities Get into the music news—Hear in Portland

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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.

This week is filled with happy local music developments, like Wynne invited lots of local hip-hop talent to support her upcoming “Some Like It Hot” tour—from Mic Capes, to Bocha and Donte Thomas, to 3Way Heff—but we’ve got some even more exciting music news afoot. This week we’re over the moon about The Thesis on a boat, and two upcoming album release shows. Let’s get into it all, Hear In Portland! MUST SEE: Upcoming local...

Portland rapper/dancer/multidisciplinary artist Maarquii recently dropped their debut full-length, C.A.B.O, which stands for "cut a bitch off." In addition to the title track, the rest of the album is filled with even more important phrases to live by. There's throbbing industrial production by JVNITOR that makes you want to bounce that ass; flawless delivery that'll snatch your edges; and a bunch of ominous-yet-cute giggles from Maarquii sprinkled throughout. C.A.B.O's ope...

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It's shaping up to be a hot one today. (Like yesterday, and the day before that, and tomorrow too.) I need to remember to drink more water, and I...

Karma Rivera's "Like U Did (Me)" feels like the soundtrack to a reality show about queer love, where women are throwing their hats. Yes, we have one in mind. Plus, a rare Zyah Belle live appearance at the intimate Peter's Room, and THIS IS NOT A DRILL—Wynne is going on tour. Read about all the hot Portland music drops Hear in Portland. Zayah Belle Performs at a Rare and Intimate Peter's Room Show Karma Rivera's 2023 Singles Show an Irresistible Bass-Forward D...

The Seattle musician released her newest album last winter and plans a West Coast tour this fall. She plays CHBP July 21.