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Some Experienced Portland Artists to Watch This Spring
Photo by Adam Demorest EZZA ROSE GENRE: Dream rock ESSENTIAL TRACK: “Baby, Come Down” FOR FANS OF: PJ Harvey, Radiohead, Sharon Van Etten In a social and political environment where words carry as much weight as a feather in the wind, Ezza Rose’s new album No Means No reminds listeners to take ownership of the words we share with one another, as they are the heart of compassionate communication.
Three New Records from Three Portland Artists to Watch
It’s all in the power of a name. Lenore., meaning light or torch in Greek, is a bright and burning collaboration between vocalists and songwriters Rebecca Marie Miller and Joy Pearson. Tight harmonies twine gracefully with hushed, earthy tones and exalted melodies, all threaded together by accompanying cellist Jessie Dettwiler and classical guitarist Edward Cameron. Lenore. is a dark planet with twin satellites of ethereal voices orbiting around it.
Tears of Silver | Vortex Music Magazine
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 6pm doors, 6:30pm show all ages $30 advance Tears of Silver are The Posies’ Ken Stringfellow, Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper, and Midlake’s Jesse Chandler. Expect songs from their individual catalogues, a few covers (possibly Big Star or Bread), and some new music too! The show will take place at a secret location that will be revealed to ticket holders the day before the show.
Three Portland Artists to Watch This Summer
Photo by Todd Walberg Sunbathe GENRE: Pop rock ESSENTIAL TRACK: “With A Little Help” FOR FANS OF: La Luz, Julien Baker, Radiation City There is an innate mix of humor and darkness in the catchy madness of Sunbathe’s self-titled release.
Gritty Birds' Two-Year Anniversary Dance Party with a Secret Headliner: Blossom, Skull Diver, and Coco Columbia at Kelly's Olympian
Kelly's Olympian426 SW Washington St. PortlandOR97204 Friday, May 12, 2017 - 8pm doors, 9pm show 21+ $5 day of show UPDATE: The secret headliner is Blossom! Come celebrate two years of The Gritty Birds Podcast with a badass dance party—hosted by comedienne Kellie Irwin and featuring a SECRET HEADLINER (to be announced day of show)! Get Tickets SKULL DIVER GENRE: Psych metal ESSENTIAL TRACK: “Bad Star” FOR FANS OF: Mazzy Star, Sleep, Lana Del Rey Through the buzz of heavily delayed guitars...
Three Portland Artists to Watch This Spring
Photo by Sam Gehrke SKULL DIVER GENRE: Psych metal ESSENTIAL TRACK: “Bad Star” FOR FANS OF: Mazzy Star, Sleep, Lana Del Rey Through the buzz of heavily delayed guitars calls a whisper of a voice like an incantation, casting a spell over droning drums. But Skull Diver are more than spellcasters—they’re wizards deftly creating a massive sound that dances between metal, electropop and psych rock.
Rontoms Sunday Sessions: Autonomics and Arlo Indigo at Rontoms
Sunday, January 29, 2017 - 8pm doors, 9pm show 21+ free With Melt Get Tickets
Three Portland Artists to Watch
Photo by Rob Woodcox GOLD CASIO GENRE: Disco pop ESSENTIAL TRACK: “Colors On The Wall” FOR FANS OF: Goldfrapp, Donna Summer, Daft Punk It felt like something out of a ’70s disco. Covered in glitter and gold sparkles, Gold Casio exploded onto the PDX Pop Now! stage this past July, all psychedelic funk and new wave in a beautiful cacophony. Magnified by the light of the night, the band had no issue challenging the throne for Portland’s best new dance band.
Deerhoof Sets Pop on Fire
The Legendary Band’s New Record, The Magic, Embodies Adventure DEERHOOF'S experimental pop is mired in a pure punk sense of adventure. For the past two decades they’ve mastered a seamless blend of bold creativity and practicality that’s deeply rooted in a DIY ethos. “Our tours are actually pretty uneventful now. We’re really appreciative we have had these brushes with success.
Candace's Witchgaze Coven
WITH HARD-DRIVING guitars, four-on-the-floor drums, and optimistic vocals sung in phased-out unison, Candace's self-described "witchgaze" stands out in an era of new-rock. Although the trio originally hails from Minnesota, Candace has a distinctly West Coast sound—it's as though they saw into the future and knew the Northwest was destined to be their home. This week, Candace releases their latest full-length, New Future, on Found Object, the culmination of a journey full of hardships.
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