Portland

Iggy Pop, Father John Misty, Beck, Nas, Lizzo, FIDLAR and more come together for a summer weekend at Portland’s Project Pabst

It’s hard to argue there’s any better way to end summer than by attending a music festival. Making its return to Portland, Project Pabst brought a diverse line-up to the late August festival. After combining with the former Musicfest NW festival last year, Project Pabst focused on bringing bands for a 21+ crowd, while also providing great local food and entertainment. Situated right on the waterfront, the festival is in a prime location next to the heart of the city. Continue Reading

2 weeks ago

Charles Bradley, Ty Segall, Tank & The Bangas and more come together at the electric Pickathon Music Festival

Despite the unusual heatwave combined with a haze of smoke that traveled from British Columbia to Oregon, crowds nevertheless descended onto Pendavaris Farm in Happy Valley for the 19th-Annual Pickathon Music Festival. Pickathon is a different experience compared to most camping festivals. Continue Reading

4 weeks ago

Flor performs songs from “come out. you’re hiding” in Portland, warming up for tour with Paramore

On July 20th, Flor played Holocene in Portland, OR. Originally from Hood River, Oregon. Flor is a indie synth pop band with a style all their own. Flor was accompanied by Talk Modern and local Portland band, Pleasure Curses. Continue Reading

2 months ago

La Luz bring California surf rock to the Mississippi Studios in Portland

On July 5th, Los Angeles based surf rock band, La Luz, played the Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR. La Luz is made up of all female members and is known for their surf rock style with their signature layered vocal harmonies. La Luz was accompanied by local Portland band, Savila. Continue Reading

2 months ago

Rebelution is joined by Collie Buddz, Hirie and Nahko for a night of reggae in Portland

From San Diego, CA, Hirie dominated the stage, raging with energy in the blazing sun heat. I chatted around with people who were seeing the band for the first time, and as usual the band stole the hearts of many. Successfully combining pop and cali reggae, Hirie is the perfect opener for the Good Vibes Tour supporting Rebelution. Continue Reading

3 months ago

Alvvays, The Courtneys and Candace bring layered indie rock to the first night of Red Bull’s 3 Days in Portland

On May 18th, Canadian indie pop/rock band, Alvvays, played the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR. Alvvays was accompanied by indie powerpop band, The Courtneys, and all-girl indie rock band, Candace, playing the first night of Red Bull’s 3 Days in Portland concerts series. Continue Reading

4 months ago

Two Door Cinema Club make a stop in Portland between Coachella sets for highly anticipated Roseland Theater show

Two Door Cinema Club is a band I have been listening to since they released their debut album Tourist History seven years ago. However, I’ve never had the chance to see them live, not to mention they haven’t played in Portland for years. Fresh off their Coachella performance during weekend one, they returned to Portland on April 17th for a highly anticipated show at the Roseland Theater. Right when I walked in I noticed how decked out all of the fans were in the band’s merch, which is always cool to see at a show. Not to mention it was a sold out show, so the venue was packed! Continue Reading

5 months ago