On February 12, musician Rence performed virtually and offered industry insight to Portland State students. The show and Q&A were hosted by KPSU, PSU’s free-form radio station, in conjunction with…
Peace offering
With each song on songs and instrumentals—the couplet of newly released albums from Big Thief frontwoman Adrianne Lenker—the songwriter beautifully and carefully crafts a transparent body of music, rich in…
Nostalgia in reverse
In late 2017, Pitchfork ran a prescient feature on the unlikely resurgence of rap rock—aptly titled, “The Unlikely Resurgence of Rap Rock.” The piece’s premise is that rap rock—historically one…
The children’s musician for adults
Everyone has experienced a song perfectly capturing a mood and sustaining that feeling for its entire length. What’s rarer is an album that can perform the same trick, not only…
The Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon on April 7. Image courtesy of Aladdin Theater Facebook page.
John Prine’s “Souvenirs”
Although three months have passed since John Prine died of COVID-19 on April 7, the pandemic has only gotten worse. Prine’s work frequently grappled with loneliness and isolation, and his…
Charli XCX releases ambitious quarantine album, “how i’m feeling now”
Charli XCX knows how badly we want to go out to brunch, but she also knows we would 100% go partying with our friends if we could have one hour…
Events Calendar March 3–March 9
Tue, March 3 Art Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party Red Lion Hotel on the River 6:30–8:30 p.m. $30 • 21+ Sip some drinks and paint…
Have You Heard: The Music Edition
Heyyyy, have you heard that Lady Gaga has new music out now? In a flash back to her disco stick era, “Stupid Love” is a rolicking adventure through longing and…
Events Calendar Feb. 25–March 2
Tue, Feb. 25 Art “Someday This Will All Be Gone” Pushdot Studio 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Free A series of new works by photographer Mike Vos. These pieces explore a…
Expressing adversity through dance
Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater produces ‘Been Ready’
A season of change
Oregon Symphony loses star conductor