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It’s starting to feel a lot like spring, and we’re basking in all the projects blossoming in our music scene. We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Jonny Cool’s contribution to Ella Mai’s single “DMFU,” which reached certified gold status last year. We're bumping Mat Randol’s new EP, The World Keeps Spinning, and also looking ahead to a 4/20 show at Jack London Revue featuring Julia Logue and BrandonLee Cierley. Let’s get into all of...

Our swift immersion into the busy holiday season means a slow season—for concerts and releases—is also upon us. Still, there's a local rap show to get into next week, a Cameroonian-American multi-instrumentalist pushing the boundaries of indie rock at a Mississippi Studios, and a diverse array of musical genres and sounds coming up on the Oregon Symphony’s holiday concert lineup. MUST SEE: Upcoming local event(s) featuring local artist(s). Jordan Fletcher, Mat Randol, Justi...

Can a festival revive a forgotten park? The organizers of the second annual KidzOutside Festival think so. Last year’s music event attracted hundreds of people for a day of music that put “TKO Fest” on the map as one of the best-bet summer festivals in Portland. But there was also an aspect of public input that may shape what the under-used George Park in St. Johns may become.

Well folks, we made it to Oregon’s wettest, muddiest month, and when it rains it pours. That goes for the music scene, too. There’s no shortage of new material, upcoming shows, and exciting sounds to get into this spring. This weekly column serves as a good starting point, and all of it’s right Hear in Portland. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss upcoming events. A Beat Happening As recently as February, we sang the praises of monthly hip-hop...

Holy February, there’s new developments all over the place! Snuggle in and listen up, children! This week we're excited (and pleasantly surprised) to consume two new releases involving Portland’s music scene: a film series starring Portland hip-hop artists, and a new song and performance video from indie pop band Small Million. Further down the road, Rico Nasty will pay the Roseland a much-needed visit this spring. MUST-SEE: Can’t miss upcoming events. Small Million Newly s...

There's only a month of summer left, and Portland is making the most of it, packing the final weeks with a bevy of music festivals: Last week, we wrote about PDX Pop Now!, which is still brightening indie venues across town. This week, we'll catch you up on the first annual Kidz Outside Festival and Lose Yr Mind fest. We’re also stoked about the sparkling major label debut from the Last Artful, Dodgr, as well...

It sure is good to be back in the swing of things again. With lots of local shows cropping up, forthcoming projects to get excited about, and brand new releases you can listen to now, check out this round-up of upcoming music to hear in Portland. MUST-LISTEN One great new single from a locally relevant artist. “Charmander,” Aminé Aminé continues his streak of making Portland proud. Last week, Portland-raised rapper/superstar Aminé released a new...

The popular event will resume its regular monthly schedule at Kelly’s Olympian. By Nick Campigli 6/30/2021 at 4:38pm Danny Sky performing at the Thesis For a year and a half, hip-hop showcase the Thesis has been out of commission. That’s about to change. “I don’t think I’ve met an artist that’s in the city that wouldn’t be dead-excited to take the show Thursday. [The Thesis] has been a regular part of all of our lives,” says Portland rapper YoungShirt...