Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. The Return of Live Music Is on the Horizon. Is It Too Soon? While most of the business seems to be betting that concerts will return in late summer and early fall, longtime talent buyer Matt King is more hesitant. Metallica at Moda Center. IMAGE: Henry Cromett. WW presents “Distant Voices,” interviews for the era of social distancing. Our reporters are asking Portlanders what they’re doing during quarantine. After more than a year, the concert industry is slowly, gradually coming back to life. Matt King thinks it’s a little premature.