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TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to the New Pornographers

Canada's the New Pornographers take their explosive brand of dynamic indie-pop to the Crystal Ballroom October 8 to support their latest, Brill Bruiser.

10/01/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

PROJECT PABST

Project Pabst Pours Over Zidell Yards

Music lovers and beer guzzlers flocked to Zidell Yards for the debut of this PBR-soaked music fest to hear everybody from Tears For Fears to GZA to Modest Mouse.

09/29/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

PROJECT PABST

5 Must-See Bands At Project Pabst

The brand new music fest features a line-up of 42 acts over 3 nights, including Tears for Fears, Modest Mouse, and Violent Femmes. Here's our shortlist of five must-see bands.

09/24/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

TICKET GIVEAWAY + INTERVIEW

What to Expect at the First Ever Project Pabst—Plus, Win Passes

The Milwaukee brewery sends a love letter to PDX: a three-day music fest. We get the lowdown from the organizers and give away weekend passes.

09/23/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

CONCERTS

Going Solo: A Fall Concert Preview

Some of our favorite bands find new life as solo outings—Bob Mould, GZA, Julian Casablancas—that are coming through town this season.

09/23/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERT REVIEW + SLIDESHOW

Lil’ Wayne “Wins” Battle With Drake, Lays His Claim To Portland

The rap battle royale of the year took over Sleep Country Amphitheater this Saturday, and everybody won.

09/15/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle brings his authentic, personal take on Americana to Portland in support of his new album, 'Single Mothers.' Sept 30

09/08/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CLASSICAL MUSIC

‘The Canticle of the Black Madonna’ Wants to Redefine Opera

The independent production worked with local veterans to tell a story of PTSD and hope. Sept 5–6

09/04/2014 By Nathan Tucker

CONCERTS

Trey Anastasio Will Debut a World Premiere with the Oregon Symphony

On September 9, the Phish frontman will debut a new work for guitar and symphony before taking the piece to Seattle and LA’s Hollywood Bowl.

08/25/2014 By Aaron Scott

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to See Pink Martini at the Zoo

Pack your bags: the little orchestra returns to the animal kingdom for it's semi-annual musical safari.

08/14/2014 By Aaron Scott

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CONCERTS

Mimicking Birds Fly Back to the Nest

The melancholic local band returns home after touring with Modest Mouse and releasing its sophomore album to play Mississippi Studios on Friday.

08/14/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Run Through Town

The indie darlings play Mississippi Studios on Sunday on the heels of their recent release, 'Only Run,' an electronic departure from the twee guitar riffs that made them famous. We review the album.

07/30/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

DISPATCH

Can Pickathon Survive its Own Success?

The bucolic festival has always prized music over money. Can it find a way to thrive—and reinvent live concert video in the process? Aug 1–3

07/30/2014 By Aaron Scott

CONCERT

Pabst Cracks Open a New Music Festival

The makers of Portland's favorite cheap beer bring in Modest Mouse, Violent Femmes, Tears For Fears, and more for a new September festival.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

Post

Tycho Takes to the Road

One of the biggest names in electronica brings his new full-band sound to the Crystal on Thursday.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Local Bands Recap PDX Pop Now!

Anticipations, highlights, and surprises from Summer Cannibals, Wishyunu, Orquestra Pacifico Tropical, Vikesh Kapoor, Psychomagic, and The Cry!

07/24/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

PDX Pop Now: Seven Bands for Seven Genres

Psych surf rock, funk, cumbia, hip-hop, and synth-pop—there's something for everyone at this weekend's PDX Pop Now!

07/16/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter' hyper literate crooning stops in Portland as a part of the Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series.

07/16/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Guide to 2014 Summer Concerts and Festivals

From Pickathon to Edgefield to the Oregon Zoo, we've got all the updates on this summer's outdoor music schedule. Plus, win tickets to Lyle Lovett.

07/14/2014 By Danielle Klenak

CONCERTS

Spinning Trash into Tunes: Trashcan Banjos, Washtub Basses, Shovel Guitars

In the right hands, even trash cans and shovels can make beautiful music. We look at musicians from three bands—Trashcan Joe, Shovel Man and Three for Silver— who spin melodies from tools and detritus.

07/10/2014 By Danielle Klenak

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