If you’re unfamiliar with Band Called LoveJoy, you won’t be for long… they’re a two-piece rock band out of Portland, Oregon with the mission to bring back rock to their generation. After a successful debut EP release in 2021, Sumner Rahr and Fritz Frerichs are back with an all-new, energetic single (& you may recognize …
Connie Diiamond, the unstoppable voice of Bronx, New York, has been named “the breakout artist to watch” by Scottie Beam & supported Azealia Banks on tour. Connie is not trying to conform to any mold for what a female artist should look or sound like & her fans ride for her. Connie brings authenticity to …
Behold Portland angular rockers Forty Feet Tall, who released their rage- filled EP BOIL on September 23rd via Magnetic Moon. Prior to the release of the EP, the band revealed videos for their exploding lead single “BOIL,” and their crazed/chaotic track “On & On & On.” BOIL, harnesses the adrenaline and angst that being cooped …
Photo Credit: Fernando Aceves Antonio Sánchez will continue his tour in support of SHIFT (Bad Hombre Vol. II) on November 11th at Portland’s Jack London Revue. The dates will find him and his band Bad Hombre along both American coasts, highlighted by stops at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room, UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance in Los Angeles, CA, Yoshi’s in Oakland, CA, and two nights at Seattle, …
Portland creative sadeyes has had a busy year- after the release of his debut album and two EP’s to follow, the prolific artist still has more music on the horizon. Today, he shares a suave new single titled “dropout” that finds him venturing from lo-fi into cloud-rap with a menacing track featuring a loop of twinkly keys infused …
The Stubborn Lovers · Jamestown Highway/Get on Board October 7, 2022 — Portland-based Americana/alt-country band The Stubborn Lovers have shared the latest single “Jamestown Highway/Get On Board” from their upcoming LP Come A Reckoning (Nov 18). The track premiered at Americana Highways early this week, and follows the first single “Counting Feathers on a Sparrow’s Wing” which was released September …
Happy For No Reason (H4NR) hearkens back to the late 60’s and early 70’s in their sound, crafting a sonic fusion reminiscent of Laurel Canyon music in its’ heyday. Their smooth songs of mystical beauty are developed to perfection on their new folk and jazz rock album, Taking it Higher. Think Eva Cassidy and Herbie …
Portland, OR -The GRAMMY® award-winning Navona Records label will release AMPLIFY, All Classical Portland’s inaugural Recording Inclusivity Initiative (RII) album, on October 28, 2022. The album marks the 1,000th release from the PARMA Recordings label group. All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiativeis a response to the classical music industry’s longtime need for greater diversity, with the purpose of increasing awareness and opportunity for …
Photo by Patricia Valério on Unsplash Like any other big urban area, Portland has always had to deal with pests – rats and mice especially so. The temperate climate makes it even easier for rats to survive, and thrive, and now, according to WJBQ 97.9, construction is pushing even more of the rodents out into the …
With attention-grabbing lyrics like “Are you love or are you pain, or everything in between?” from Michael Compton‘s next single “I’m Here to Help” (out August 18), it shows an emotional intelligence and spiritual maturity often missing in music these days. “I would compare it to the ‘Free Association’ model of accessing the unconscious mind,” Compton …
This album, How Do You See Me?, is beyond excellent! Best of year lists, definitely! This is how Portland should be represented. Kaitlin Bell’s voice has a “realness overtone” which sounds as if she is singing nothing but the truest truth. She also has a producer’s preternatural set of ears and has made perfect sonic …
Image via Pexels Are you looking for ways you give back to the community? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Today, the East Portland Blog explores the ways to contribute your valuable time and efforts towards the betterment of the community. Become a Contributor Non-profit organizations depend on financial contributions from the community for …
This music is best described as the lovechild of grunge and shoegaze left to fend for itself in the alleys, coffeehouses, homeless camps, graffiti removal crews and bike lanes of East Portland. https://linktr.ee/deafhound
Shady Cove announces debut album, shares new single “High Divide”: Will perform at PDX Bunk Bar 6/25
Four hours south of Portland, Oregon, the Rogue River flows right through the center of a small municipality called Shady Cove. This is where songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Sarah Rose and Sarah Nienaber, formerly of Candace, recorded the track that would become the name of their new project and self-titled debut, Shady Cove; this is where, in an unassuming cabin, the two seasoned …
This Friday, June 24, Portland’s Jessica Boudreaux — known as the creative force behind indie-punk band Summer Cannibals (Tiny Engines, Kill Rock Stars) — will release her brand new I Think My Heart Loves to Break EP, with acclaim spanning MTV, THEM., SPIN, Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, GLAAD and more. Today, she shares the final single from the collection, “Loves to Break.” Backed by rolling bass and infectious electronic elements, the noir-pop …
MARBLE is Chantel Bailey and Matthew Blount. Their upcoming record, the shadow in me, is due out July 15 and unveils a stirring rock soundscape with emotive vocal performances amidst melodic hooks. Chantel and Matthew started playing together in Seattle in around 2016, in the band’s first iteration. MARBLE are a completely independent band and …
PORTLAND – This Friday, The RUSH Collective, a PDX based group of talented local musicians who came together to play the music of RUSH, in honor of that incredible Canadian trio who have created such amazing music over the decades, will perform their return show at The Doug Fir Lounge this Friday, June 24th. They …
This will be a great show. Just listen to the live KEXP session below and you’ll hear how fantastic Warren Dunes are, and also follow these links for Mr. Vales Math Class and Luke Messimer, who are two excellent Portland acts. The Fixin’ To is up in the St. John’s neighborhood of Pdx. Here’s a …
Spirit Mother is an American, heavy, psychoactive, rock formation. The Obelisk describes their sound as “languid grunge blasted into outer space in the desert night.” Originally from Long Beach, CA, the band now jams, writes songs, and zealously guards their privacy on an isolated ranch house in the high-desert militia country of Eastern Oregon. Spirit …
Portland-based influencers are becoming increasingly valued for their niche expertise and trusted recommendations. In fact, consumers are as much as 10 times more likely to be influenced by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity. So, if you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the very best Portland has to offer, be sure to give some of the city’s biggest influencers …
Portland has been known as the City of Roses since 1888 when Madame Caroline Testout, a large, bright pink French hybrid tea rose, was first introduced to the city. If you’re looking to begin or expand your East Portland garden, it’s important to know which plants grow best in the area for best chances of success. Fortunately, there …
Engaging with wildlife can improve your cognitive health and give psychological benefits, according to research. Oregon currently ranks as the worst state for mental healthcare. Therefore, encouraging wildlife into your East Portland home’s backyard can be great for your mental health. Here are some of the most common species in the area and how to attract them to …
More than 145,000 people live in the East Portland area, which is known for quaint neighborhoods and alternative living. It is also a great place to get married and celebrate with family and friends. You don’t have to have a big elaborate wedding, but instead could make the most of the cool urban venues and restaurants that …
“Oh Nah Oh Nah” is an energetic sonic hybrid, sitting at the crossroads of alternative rock, hyperpop, EDM and trap metal. The composition of the track features harmonic vocal skramz, pitched up acoustic guitars, and bouncy electric guitar leads flying at 1000 MPH over top of new age Drum & Bass inspired production. “Oh Nah” takes the listener …
On Saturday May 14 I attended the Seattle Women’s March/Rally to support women’s reproductive rights. Seattle’s light rail system now goes north and is about six miles from my house. So I drove to the transit center and hopped a train and was at the rally in no time. When I arrived there was already …
In the lead up to their full-length debut, Portland band The Graduating Class is releasing a handful of songs throughout 2022. Their forthcoming single is a cover of The Police’s “Driven To Tears.” The Graduating Class deliver is a deliriously anxious homage that, while featuring updated lyrics and a frantic instrumental coda, stays true to …
Oregon might not be one of the top states for golfing in terms of how many courses there are, nor for the number of golfing pros that call this part of the world home. But, what East Portland and the surrounding regions do have is some of the most impressive golf courses in the country. The government …
Pickathon just added the hottest band around to the 2022 Lineup – Wet Leg. With a debut album lauded by virtually every press outlet there is, number one in the UK and Australia, and climbing the US Top 200 Billboard chart, this UK indie rock duo from the Isle of Wight are the main breakout story of …
Led by drummer José Medeles (Breeders, 1939 Ensemble, Revival Drum Shop), Railroad Cadences & Melancholic Anthems is a drummer’s tribute to guitarist and DIY iconoclast John Fahey. Joined for a series of guitar and drum duets with M. Ward, experimental guitarist Marisa Anderson, and Chris Funk (Decemberists, Stephen Malkmus), it’s a genuinely honorific project, featuring …
The last two years have been tough on everyone. In fact, there are very few of us whose lives haven’t been altered in some way or another as a result of this recent change of events. For many artists, including musicians, Rolling Stone notes that this unexpected change of life events has affected their livelihoods …