Madge is the power-punching, self-produced artist banishing bros and blood suckers. Today, they deliver the “TALL GRASS” jam with Portugal. The Man HERE and a self-directed music video is to come. The one-person (pronouns they/them), DIY-pop project is Mormon-raised, Brooklyn-based artist, who is somewhat sad and angry, has written for Pussy Riot, Brooke Candy, Yungblud, Travis Barker, Slayyyter etc, and has lots of …
Join Frankie and the Witch Fingers as they perform at Revolution Hall on Tuesday, October 31! The Los Angeles psych-rock juggernauts are embarking on an extensive run of headline U.S. tour dates this fall, which include performances at such esteemed venues as Warsaw in Brooklyn and The Troubadour in Los Angeles, in support of their recently released album, Data Doom. Through six progressively expansive …
On their sophomore full-length album, No Easy Way Out, Portland, Oregon’s Supplemental Pills examine tragedy underneath a bed of pulsating drone-rock following the murder of their bass player Aron Christensen in 2022. Inspired by artists like Spacemen 3, The Velvet Underground, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, the band is comprised of Ezra Meredith (vocals/guitar), his brother Joel …
Portland artist Cyrus Nobipoor has given us a beautiful piece of music for everyone, but especially for those of us who— like this thoughtful version of an old song— survived the 80s and lived on to mellow with age into something more beautiful and more low key. It’s a fantastic trumpet cover of The Smiths’, …
PORTLAND, OREGON – October 14, 2023 – The Pacific Northwest hip hop scene is about to experience a tsunami of talent as The Antelope Fishermen, the largest active rap collective in the United States, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album, “The Fish Tank,” set to drop on October 20th, 2023. “The …
Austin, TX party-punks A Giant Dog are headed to Portland soon. Their latest record, a narrative concept album called Bite, came out earlier this year on Merge Records. Audiences love their onstage anarchy and white-knuckle recordings, but Bite is a different beast altogether — the band went to rural France (where there was plenty of room to run off-leash) at …
Rêve du Troubadour is the first solo album from Louis Michot, fiddler, songwriter and lead vocalist for Grammy winners Lost Bayou Ramblers. Special guests on these recordings include Nigerien Tuareg guitar wizard Bombino, and critically acclaimed singer / cellist Leyla McCalla among others. Kirkland Middleton of the Ramblers engineered and mixed the album at Nina Highway …
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs will be playing Portland’s Roseland Theater on October 13th (10 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209) for her DON’T LOOK DOWN North American Tour with MISTERWIVES. In recent news, Bishop recently released a new EP called When Everything Went Dark (listen HERE) as well as shared her music video for “Bad”, which marks her directorial debut. Watch the “Bad” music …
Chris Pierce is playing Portland’s Mississippi Studios on September 6, coming up! Portland, ORMississippi StudiosSeptember 6, 2023‘LET ALL WHO WILL’ TOUR https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3929723/chris-pierce-portland-mississippi-studios With his new album, Let All Who Will, acclaimed Los Angeles singer and songwriter Chris Pierce delivers a powerful set of songs that amplify unheralded voices and aim to bring us together across …
Yes, Portland, Pickathon 2023 took place from August 3-6, 2023, and Nat Schmid was there to capture the beautiful sights and artistic moments for all time. Here are Nat’s decidedly analog prints of the event. Thanks to the ever-helpful Devon Leger for his assistance. This should help you to get ready for the coming greatness …
Yes, Portland, Pickathon 2023 took place from August 3-6, 2023, and Nat Schmid was there to capture the beautiful sights and artistic moments for all time. Here are Nat’s decidedly analog prints of the event. Thanks to the ever-helpful Devon Leger for his assistance. This should help you to get ready for the coming greatness …
Yes, Portland, Pickathon 2023 took place from August 3-6, 2023, and Nat Schmid was there to capture the beautiful sights and artistic moments for all time. Here are Nat’s decidedly analog prints of the event. Thanks to the ever-helpful Devon Leger for his assistance. This should help you to get ready for the coming greatness …
Northwest rock legend and longtime friend of East Portland Blog, Jim Basnight, is headed back to Portland for three action-packed live shows during the weekend of August 26th and 27th. These will be great shows. Be sure to check him out! (https://jimbasnightmusic.com/) The full Jim Basnight Band will appear on Saturday, August 26th at Paradise …
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 …