A Pop Star Who Actually Gives a Fuck: Renee Rapp at Theater of the Clouds
The Bite Me Tour hits Portland with sapphic energy, political fire, and a voice that could shake the rafters....
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Wolf Alice Made Me Feel 17 Again (Sort Of)
A decade after first catching them at Portland’s Hawthorne Theater, Wolf Alice remain loud, luminous, and ever-evolving as they...
Beyond the Binary: Wet Leg at Revolution Hall
Wet Leg turns Revolution Hall into a sweaty, fog-filled celebration of queer love and rock without boundaries. Words by...
Like a Guttural Soul Connection: Ethel Cain’s Congregation at Edgefield
Through rain, long nights, and hours of waiting, Ethel Cain’s most devoted followers turned Edgefield into a cathedral of...
Goats, Guitars, and Queer Communion at the First Annual Bramble Bash
Ever wanted to hang out with goats, get a tattoo on a school bus, and camp under a sky...
(Still) Down with The Sickness: Disturbed Brings a Nu-Metal Circus to the Moda
Pyrotechnics, pajama pants, and primal screams: Disturbed celebrates 25 years of their iconic debut album with theatrical flair and...
From the Crowd: Chloe Moriondo at Aladdin Theater
A very unofficial iPhone photo gallery from Chloe Moriondo’s Oyster Tour on May 4th, 2025 by Bren Swogger.
Baptism by Pit: A First-Timer’s Descent Into Metal Mayhem
Arch Enemy and Fit for an Autopsy bring brutal brilliance to Portland’s Roseland Theater. By Bren Swogger. I never...
Indie/Alt Presents: Bren & Emma’s Year in Review (Podcast)
Bren and Emma highlight the year’s best albums, concerts, and movies, from Poppy’s Negative Spaces to St. Vincent’s All...
ZZ Ward Brings the Blues Back to Portland
Grab your harmonica, dig out your dusty fedora—ZZ Ward makes her hometown return at Revolution Hall in Portland on...