Beloved Children’s Author Chats About New Book by Steve Stav Children’s author/illustrator Nancy Tillman may work with a keyboard and tablet in this digital age, but her true medium is less tangible: love. From book to book, themes may range from self-esteem and reassurance to holidays and an afterlife for animals. However, the longtime Tualatin resident’s …
All photos by Zach Putnam All the way from Sweden, Arc de Soleil turned Portland’s Wonder Ballroom into a danceable dreamscape on Monday night. With an electric guitar, a constellation of effects pedals, and a well-oiled full band, Daniel Kadawatha conjured vast, shimmering soundscapes that felt equal parts intimate confession and cosmic voyage. Notes bent …
All photos by Zach Putnam On Friday night, the Mission Theater crowd stepped into Joshua Josué’s world, a place of dusty highways, bilingual ballads, and music born from survival. Chicano rocker Joshua Josué, fresh off the release of his debut full-length Beneath the Sand, delivered a set that was equal parts intimate storytelling and electrified …
By America’s National Parks™ In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of declaring independence from the British. This milestone invites families, history buffs, and travelers to walk in the footsteps of Revolutionaries and reflect on the ideals and sacrifices that created the foundation of our nation. One of the best ways to honor the …
Portland-based musician and producer JJ Braves returns this summer with his powerful new single, “Fix for a Broken Heart,” dropping July 25. The track—an emotionally-charged anthem of resilience—arrives ahead of his forthcoming full-length album and is the first taste of what’s shaping up to be his most fully realized release yet. JJ’s summer tour begins this week in Portland, OR and …
Portland-based Chicano rocker Joshua Josué is releasing his debut full-length album Beneath the Sand (Electric CholoLand Records, August 8th), a genre-defying album that blends the grit of Americana with the soul of Latin folk and rock ‘n’ roll. This stunning journey through loss, love, and rebirth is a must-listen for fans of artists like Steve Earle, Alejandro Escovedo, Jesse …
Credit: Julia Varga Available across platforms here Debut Album decoder due out 8/22 via Jealous ButcherProduced by Chris Funk of The Decemberistsdecoder album preorder North American TourTour dates below + here Portland’s Glitterfox will release their debut full-length album decoder, August 22 on Jealous Butcher Records. Blissed-out lead single “Wildfires” earned acclaim spanning Exclaim!, GLAAD, AudioFuzz and more. Today they share the anthemic, heart-wrenching new single about extreme loss and …
Harley Davidson and the Fourth of July go together naturally, like hot dogs on the grill and fireworks in the evening. Here’s Deano’s new tune, “Harley Chrome Horse” with lyrics by Portland’s Dave Van Acker.
Photos by Holly Homan On the evening of June 25 I headed to Seattle’s foremost punk club El Corazon. Playing was Chicago punk rock veterans Pegboy. The Dollyrots were one of the supporting acts and since they’re one of my favorites, I was inspired to see five punk bands play in one night. I would …
Photo via Wikimedia Commons I sometimes browse my music collection in an effort to see if I’m giving equal time to each and every artist/band. Obviously, as most avid music lovers tend to do, you tend to wonder if you’re in a rut or not. Most of the time I self-check and realize I’ve been …
All photos by Zach Putnam Indie music legends They Might Be Giants turned the Crystal Ballroom into a sold-out singalong for three nights straight last weekend, delivering a masterclass in nostalgia, musicianship, and sheer oddball joy. Playing to packed crowds each night, the band performed two full sets (plus two encores) and centered each show …
Dan Reed Network With as much music as I listen to on a daily basis, I’m constantly surprised when I run across a band/musician that makes me question why they didn’t just take the obvious step and become “the next best thing.” I’m sure part of the blame lies with the record label suits that …
(Michael Dean Damron, Andrea Miller, 2013. Photo by Steve Stav.) My old friend Michael Dean Damron of Portland, Oregon has passed away – days before a benefit concert by his old band. Mike had recently been struggling with liver failure. He was an extraordinary, unique, and supremely compassionate person. The kind of guy who seemed …
Shaped by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Sable moves through memories and dreams of dripping moss, streaming runoff cascades and piles of wood in the snow As fantasies of home and eternity unravel, these natural images are met with simple truths Sable is an amazing collection of songs by Portland’s finest multimedia artist Darci Phenix. Written over …
Photo By Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES12.12.2024Story by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan, Tech. Sgt. Betty Chevalier, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Hetlage and Tech. Sgt. Anastasia TompkinsJoint Task Force-National Capital Region U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Ivezic, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Portland, Oregon, will join the Joint Task Force-National …
Society of the Silver Cross is a Seattle-based dark, eccentric-cool, global musical force fronted by songwriters Joe Reineke (The Meices, Alien Crime Syndicate) and Karyn Gold-Reineke. Critics have described their sound as haunting, gothic Graceland, twisted Americana and even yogic metal. Please do yourself a solid and attend one of their upcoming shows with Dead Spells …
ACCLAIMED ACTOR BEN BARNES SHARES NEW SINGLE “NEVERMIND” TAKEN FROM THE UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM ‘WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN’ OUT 10TH JANUARY On January 14th at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR, acclaimed actor Ben Barnes (Westworld, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Punisher, The Picture of Dorian Gray) will bring his debut album, Where The Light Gets In—out January 10th via Kartel Music Group—to life. With a combined social media …
Photo Credit: Jon Uleis All tickets + dates available here Brooklyn originals They Might Be Giants just wrapped a sold out, multi-show run across the East Coast this month, treating audiences to their beloved BIG SHOW TOUR. Up next, TMBG are bringing the show across the United States in 2025, kicking off on February 27 and stretching through June. Due to …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Holiday season is fast approaching and many of us will be thinking of gifts for our friends and family. If you’ve got a loved one who is a baseball fan, a baseball-related gift could prove to be a hit. However, it’s possible that they may already have received their fair share of …
Photo Credit The September 11, 2024, business section of the New York Times bore the front-page headline: “Only One Supermarket Is Left.” Here is an update on an EPB feature about Phil Knight’s money. The money spawned 1803 Fund . The first paragraph within this sparse homepage declared: 1803 Fund seeks to grow shared prosperity, …
Portland-based Pete International Airport presents the new single ‘Sea of Eyes’ featuring vocalist Alexander Hackett of Montreal dream-gaze outfit Pang Attack. This is the first offering from PIA’s new ‘Sea of Eyes’ EP, set for release in November via cult label Little Cloud Records, accompanied by an intriguing shadow-dance video, directed by Francesca Bonci. Pete International Airport revolves around Peter G. Holmström of The Dandy Warhols and Sun Atoms, whose sonic …
I once went on a date with Charles R. Cross – often known as “Charley.” It was the first time we’d formally met – though he’d said hello to me in passing, maybe once. I was a regular contributor to The Rocket, coming by once a week or two to pitch assignments or drop some …
I have known Noah Ernst for a decade and have come to respect him for his honesty, effectiveness, and sharp mind. He will make an excellent public servant in the Portland City Council. We can all count on him to improve our city in every way. He is ready and willing to provide “outcome-driven leadership” …
Portland, Oregon – 07/19/2024 – Miss Randall is a metal and rock artist with a penchant for pushing past genre boundaries, now taking flight with a powerful new cover of Corrosion of Conformity’s iconic track, “Albatross.” The song, originally released on C.O.C.’s landmark 1994 album “Deliverance,” has become a cornerstone of groove metal, and its riffs …
juracán is a Portland artist who has worked as an independent artist for multiple projects, including his own and as a bassist for musical theater at PCS & Portland Playhouse. He has released an EP, Niño, 2018 and an album Jarineo, 2020, where he navigated genres like ambient and wrote guitar-driven songs. His next EP, Pur’s …
Fuerza Regida brought their latest tour, “Pero No Te Enamores” (But Don’t Fall In Love) to Portland’s Moda Center on June 29. The band consists of lead vocalist Jesús Ortíz Paz, lead guitarist Samuel Jaimez, guitarist Krystian Ramos, tuba player José García, and tololoche player Moisés López. The tour highlighted tracks that have earned them …
Film/TV Composer Joshua Moshier Releases Album Semipermanence Releases New Video “Un Gyrophare” feat. Sabina Sciubba [Ed. Note – ‘Semipermanence’ is beautiful beyond words. Everyone will dig it, not just famed sketch comic and musician, Fred Armisen.] Twice Emmy-nominated composer Joshua Moshier releases Semipermanence, a debut solo album that knits together more than two dozen collaborators from his 15 …
FFO: Dinosaur Jr., Hüsker Dü, Doug Martsch Hayes Noble is a 19 year-old artist / guitarist currently based in Spokane, WA who plays in the style of some true indie / punk legends like J Mascis, Doug Martsch or Bob Mould. Today he’s announcing his sophomore LP, As It Was, As We Were (out June 21 on 2-2-1 Press) and has shared the …
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 22, 2024) Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience at the first-ever Dead Guy Music Fest, celebrating Portland’s music scene’s vibrant and diverse talent. The festival proudly partners with Portland Radio Project, with proceeds from ticket sales directly supporting its mission as our non-profit partner. With a strong focus on supporting and promoting …
Famed air pirate Dan Cooper (that’s the name he used when he purchased his ticket at Portland Airport from Northwest Orient Airlines 53 years ago) is believed by some true crime mavens to have died somewhere in southwestern Washington state after parachuting out of a hijacked jet November 24, 1971. Not everyone believes this semi-official …