Oklahoma Indy rock band Wilderado brought their blend of country and rock sound to Portland’s Revolution Hall this past Wednesday. They are currently touring for support of the bands sophomore effort Talker. Supporting Wilderado on tour is Ethan Tasch and Portland’s own The Takes. The auditorium was full of people waiting to take in some …

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This past Friday, FIDLAR rolled into Portland’s Roseland Theater, bringing Alexsucks along for the ride. Both bands delivered fast-paced, electric performances to a full house in Portland. When the lights went down and FIDLAR, led by frontman Zac Carper, took the stage, the crowd erupted in cheers that echoed throughout the theater. The band kicked …

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The legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Testament is currently co-headlining with Kreator on the Klash of the Titans tour, delivering an unforgettable night of heavy metal at Portland’s Roseland Theater this past Tuesday. With over 35 years of crushing performances under their belt, Testament continues to dominate the stage and show no signs of …

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’90s alternative rock icons Everclear are currently on tour celebrating the upcoming 25th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Songs From an American Movie Vol. 1: Learning How to Smile, released in 2000. Joining them on this nostalgia-filled tour are fellow ’90s alt-rock mainstays Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and Marcy Playground. As always, Everclear made sure …

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One of punk’s pioneering bands, X, announced earlier this year that their latest release, Smoke & Fiction, would be their final album, marking the end of their 40-plus-year career. They are concluding this journey with a farewell North American tour. This Sunday, the tour made its final Pacific Northwest stop at Portland’s Aladdin Theater. Fans …

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Last Friday, Portland’s Mississippi Studios played host to an unexpected sonic journey. King Buzzo Osbourne, the iconic frontman of The Melvins, teamed up with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn for a stripped-down, acoustic set under the moniker King Dunn. Trading their signature electric sound for a more intimate approach, the duo delivered an hour-long performance …

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By Anthony Moore Slow Joy the solo project of Dallas based artist, Esteban Flores brought their take on the midwest emo genre to the Mission Theater in Portland, Oregon this past Wednesday. Flores mixes melancholic lyrics of heartbreak with upbeat guitar riffs, working through songs of love and loss. You can hear the influences of …

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By Anthony Moore This past Monday evening indie pop band of Montreal brought their unique visual presentation and sound to the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Before the music started I could hear murmurs from the fans standing next to me about how amazing the show was in Seattle the night before and sharing experiences …

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By Anthony Moore Tennessee based Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors brought the “Find Your People” tour to Portand’s Revolution Hall this past Monday. Joining them on this tour is Canadian singer songwriter Donovan Woods. The show provided a blend of Americana rock music with some country roots. Donovan Woods opened the show playing through a …

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By Anthony Moore This past Friday at the Roseland Theater was show full of fantasy, bringing together Goblins, Dragons and the most brutal death metal band in animation. For the unfamiliar, I am referring to the metal performances of Nekrogoblikon, DragonForce and Dethklok, the latter originating from the Adult Swim show Metalocalypse. Metalocalypse was a …

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