Screenings, Conversation, Q&A and Book Signings Confirmed for Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle With Co-Authors Josh Mills & Pat Thomas NPR’s “Fresh Air “Rave Review Calls Ernie in Kovacsland “..A Combination Art Museum and Treasure Chest” LOS ANGELES, CA (THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023) – The Estate of Ernie Kovacs and Fantagraphics books announced today that West Coast in-person …
This amazing record has NDW, New Age, Hi-NRG, Industrial and Psychedelic vibes. It is sung in both the English and German languages. Lyrical content ranges from imminent societal collapse, American absurdism and class schisms to the inherent strangeness of being alive. Die Trommeln der Jugend (the name translates to “the drums of youth” in English) …
Happy Valley, Oregon – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – A music festival globally renowned for its environmental sustainability practices, Pickathon announces a huge step towards the future of a truly Zero Emissions festival. Partnering with Toyota Racing Development (TRD USA) and the Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association (PNTDA), Pickathon 2023 will be the first ever music festival to use a Hydrogen …
Photo Credit: Marc Walker DENGUE FEVER CONFIRMS WEST COAST TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF FORTHCOMING SEPTEMBER 15TH ALBUM, TING MONG Cambodian and American Rock Band Hit the Road In Support of First New Album in More Than Eight Years Beginning in Menlo Park, Ca. at The Guild Theatre Official Videos for first two Ting Mong …
All Hype is an alternative pop-punk band based in Portland, OR. Consisting of members Michael “Stryker” Mollohan (vocals), Alika Dela Pena (guitar & vocals), Dominic Jones (drums), and Paul “Paulito” Bailey (bass). The four had all coincidentally moved to Honolulu, HI when they were children (either for their parent’s work, military, familial ties). Mike, Alika, …
I know this week is a bit lost after Fourth of July, I’m still dragging honestly, but wanted to send a quick reminder since we are just under one month out from Pickathon! I’m just watching this amazing video of Sons of Kemet at Pickathon last year and reminiscing: If you’ve never been to Pickathon, it’s …
Aug Stone writes for The Quietus and The Comics Journal and his latest novel, The Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass, recently made Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of 2023 list. The book is his ode to obsessive record collecting and what it’s like to be in your first band. It’s very funny but also a love letter …
Crown Heights, Brooklyn’s 18-year-old Appalachian-style folk musician Nora Brown will make her debut in Portland with a concert at Alberta Abbey, 126 Northeast Alberta Street on July 11 at 8pm with fiddle player Stephanie Coleman. More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nora-brown-with-stephanie-coleman-tickets-623965065307 Hailed as a “rising star” by NPR’s Weekend Edition and “impossibly talented” by Fretboard Journal, Brown …
Put your head in the vice, demanded the uniformed figure twice. Or I will squeeze your balls under my jackboot, with firmness and without emotion, either will suit. Our torture methods will force you to cooperate. You acquiesce or we target your mate. If you prefer, the instructions will consist of a haiku. We want …
Coquitlam, B.C. native Gina Williams is a multi-genre singer, songwriter, pianist and composer with extraordinary life-affirming gifts in everything she does. She will be performing in Oregon for the first time ever at the Portland Rose Festival. Everyone should go and enjoy her wonderful sets! www.ginawilliams.com Here are her performance times at the Portland Rose Festival: Saturday, …
On Friday, May 19, 2023 Hope Fiend will perform for the first time ever in Portland, and they will be at the Lay Low Tavern in Scenic Central East Portland, 6015 SE Powell BLVD, doors at 9pm, $5 cover. They will be performing with two local acts: The Seditionists and Jerry Toeman. (The Lay Low …
Lucas Los is an artist originally from Seattle, now living in Oregon, He is the co-founder of the record label Snowday. Pulling from a wide-range of influences from Kaytranada to Mac Miller. Lucas Los,or simply LOS, has made it his mission to make every song an art piece. His latest release “Altitude Sickness” is a …
At its heart, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment. The joy of improvisation keeps the music fresh, and the fun of crafting ideas on the fly keeps the musicians on their toes. This true spirit of bluegrass infuses the self-titled record from Mighty Poplar, a new all-star roots project …
Redefyne: Helping Musicians Relocate to Portland with Customized Moving Solutions Redefyne helps musicians moving to Portland with tailored plans, specialized equipment handling, and valuable insights on the music scene and housing market. Moving to a new city can be daunting for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for musicians. Relocating often involves overcoming financial …
Photo Credit: Nicolas Stokes TITLE TRACK & VIDEO “CIRCLE OF SIGNS” FROM FORTHCOMING EP OUT NOW LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, SELF-PRODUCED EP CIRCLE OF SIGNS IS DUE OUT APRIL 28 PRE-ORDER THE EP HERE Psych-folk singer-songwriter MarieeSiou will hit the road this May across the West Coast with support from Kacey Johansing and Angelica Rockne on select dates. See a …
On June 23 Portland-based indie pop band Corvair will release their sophomore album Bound To Be via Paper Walls and UK label Where It’s At is Where You Are (pre-order). The album features Heather Larimer and Brian Naubert on vocals and instruments, along with Northwest powerhouse drummer Mike Musburger (Fastbacks, The Posies). Today the band is pleased share “Right Hook,” the first single to be released …
NEW EP ~ MOTHERSHIP ~TO BE RELEASED APRIL 28, 2023 Hometown Record Release Show – get tickets here (Portland, OR) – April 11, 2023 – As the album release for Portland, OR based Dream-Pop Singer/Songwriter MADISENXOXO nears, a planned record release party/show has been set for April 20th at Holocene in Portland (1001 Southeast Morrison …
Rituals of Mine came to town Saturday night to play at Kelly’s Olympian. This show felt so much like a hometown show, with multiple Portland local acts opening the night up. Chibia got the crowd ready with a playful conversational set ending with a cover of T-Pains “Can I Buy You A Drink”. Isabeau Waia’u Walker …
“electronic sounds intricately stitched using threads from dreamsfrozen beats and smoldering sound bedswelcome to Wonderland“ – Taj Church describing Wonderland, his new EP, which will be released in June. In the meantime, you can catch his live show, 4/16 at Moto PDX Cafe, 8826 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, 8PM! Taj Church is a music …
Portland-based hip-hop band Five Fingers of Funk is pleased to share their new single and video “Kill Sound.” The song is the latest single to be released from the band’s forthcoming Portland Say It Again out May 5 on Kill Rock Stars (pre-order). “Kill Sound” follows pre-release singles “My Mom’s Prius” and “We Were Big In The Nineties.“ The video debuted today at Rap Station and is on all digital streaming …
Heading over to Wonder Ballroom, I was stopped short by the enthusiastic line of fans waiting for doors. It seemed like everyone was talking about Sun Room and how excited they were to see them. Everytime the filler music would stop for a few seconds fans would begin screaming in anticipation of Sun Room, finally the filler …
Photo by alexandre saraiva carniato Biking is an activity that has been around for centuries. It provides a great way to explore the outdoors, stay fit, and enjoy the fresh air. However, with so many different types of bikes available, it can be a challenge to find the perfect one that matches your lifestyle and …
Photo by Krys Fox Portland, OR: On March 25, Brooklyn, NY-based musical duo Charming Disaster will bring their unique brand of “goth-folk” to Portland’s Six Below Midnight, sharing the bill with Strange & the Familiars and Jet Black Pearl. The duo are touring behind their newly released album, Super Natural History (released on March 3 …
photo by Caitlin Justice Redd Portland-based hip-hop band Five Fingers of Funk is pleased to share their new single and video “My Mom’s Prius.” The song is the latest single to be released from the band’s forthcoming Portland Say It Again out May 5 on Kill Rock Stars (pre-order). The song debuted today at Ghettoblaster and will be on all streaming platforms on Wednesday for any playlist …
Coming off a hot streak of producing pop, folk, rock and indie artists out of Portland, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter James Julian Villa shares his first major release on March 3rd, 2023. Borrowing from early 2000s rock bands such as Weezer, Wheatus and All American Rejects, “My Friends are Sober” puts a modern spin on a …
Spooky Boys played an EP release show at Lollipop Shoppe this past Wednesday. Charts got the night started with some classic rock tunes to get everyone up and on their feet. Salo Panto hit the stage next with some really vibey psych rock to get everyone ready for the main event of Spooky Boys. Spooky Boys came …
Portland doctor, David Wakeling, MD, “begrudgingly admits that accordion lessons as a child helped fuel his passion for music.” For that he thanks his Mom and Dad. He also states that his influences “vary widely and include Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, The Tragically Hip, Little Feat and most things 80s.” Further, he is “a …
Portland’s greatest indie band, Spooky Boys, has released a new tune on Spirit Goth Records. Called “Past Tense,” it is available on all streaming services. They will also be throwing a delectable release party on March 1 for their new EP, Late Bloomers at Lollipop Shoppe (A FRIENDLY SPOT TO LOSE YR MIND), 736 SE …
photo credit: Nat Schmid, @melancholy.everyday Today Portland band foamboy shares their first new music of 2022 with the extremely meta new single, “Song About You.” The band has a few tour dates / festival appearances coming up, including their first appearance at SXSW – see full list of dates below. Stream the new single HERE via new …
One of this year’s fastest rising pop stars with the best songs, Rachel Grae, is playing Holocene in Portland on 3/8 and the Funhouse in Seattle on 3/7. Tour dates are here: https://www.rachelgrae.com/tour With a powerful voice beyond her years, and vulnerable, ripped-from-her-diary songwriting, Rachel Grae has grown over 17.3M likes on TikTok, 3M monthly Spotify listeners and 55M streams and counting. Her new single “How Dare …