Blackened death metal

Outside of Bossanova Ballroom on May 19, metalheads of all shapes and sizes set the mood for the evening of ravishing grimness and malignant black metal that lay ahead. The…

Houselessness on the rise

Portland is a booming city with the job market and population on the rise. Despite this, the state of houselessness in Portland is one of the most visible issues in…

‘Legends skate here’

The Rose City Rollers, ranked #1 roller derby league in the world, showcase some of the best roller derby talents—so good, in fact, you’d never believe they’re volunteers. What’s equally…

Loop Madness

While the Loop Madness show certainly did exhibit some experimental elements, some songs would have been best left out of the showcase. The event was on May 16 at Lombard…

Punk is alive and well

Native Oakland outfit SWMRS showed Portland that punk is in fact not dead, or meek, for that matter. Punk rock is and always has been about passionate, defiant expression. Throughout…