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The Hans Zimmer Experience at the Moda Center (10.09.2025) / Photos
By MIKE LEWIS //
The Hans Zimmer Experience at the Moda Center (10.09.2025) / Photos
Hasco Enjoyments w/ Pinback: October 20th at Revolution Hall / Preview
By MATT HANSEN // JP Hasson (JP Inc. / Pleaseeasaur) answers our questions about his new project Hasco Enjoyments before playing Revolution Hall on Oct. 20th
Hasco Enjoyments w/ Pinback: October 20th at Revolution Hall / Preview
Miz Kitty's Parlour, new lineup, same sassy Kitty / Coffeeshop Conversations #446
By TOM D'ANTONI // Miz Kitty's Parlour returns to the Mission Theater on Saturday, October 18 with an all-new lineup of fun and music. Her alter-ego, Lisa Marsicek explains.
Miz Kitty's Parlour, new lineup, same sassy Kitty / Coffeeshop Conversations #446
Through the Eyes of a Teen: Lil' Wayne and Tyga at Cascades Amphitheater (09.01.2025)
By Sydney and Mike Lewis // As Sydney gets older, there are also shows I attend for her. What she enjoys and what I enjoy don’t always align. Still, she’ll jump into the photo pit with me no matter who’s on stage. There may be a few complaints here and there, but she’s getting better.
Through the Eyes of a Teen: Lil' Wayne and Tyga at Cascades Amphitheater (09.01.2025)
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Hasco Enjoyments w/ Pinback: October 20th at Revolution Hall / Preview
By MATT HANSEN // JP Hasson (JP Inc. / Pleaseeasaur) answers our questions about his new project Hasco Enjoyments before playing Revolution Hall on Oct. 20th
Profiles
A Conversation with Inna Kovtun, Master Performer from Ukraine / The Light and Limn Podcast
By DARKA DUSTY and MIRI STEBIVKA // Inna Kovtun, a master performer and folkloric singer from Kyiv, Ukraine, moved to Portland, Oregon after Russia began its full-scale invasion in 2022. Inna's performances never cease to amaze listeners, but today you will hear about how she managed to turn a challenging situation into something very positive. Stick around til the end of the interview, as Inna gives us a sample of her powerhouse voice.
News
When Ella Fitzgerald met Nancy King in a dream
By TOM D'ANTONI // Nancy King died this morning. She was a diva among divas; the greatest Jazz singer Oregon ever produced. But did you know that Ella Fitzgerald came to her in a dream and saved her life? Here's what Nancy told me.
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"SYNTHESCHEISSE" music video from ADULTLAND is a sleazy lesson in Berlin clubbing learned the hard way
Techno fans are sporting violent evulsions on the dancefloor over the much-anticipated arrival of Euro-groovemeisters ADULTLAND, with their singular, self-released Teutonic colonic, “Synthescheisse,” mixed ......
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Miz Kitty's Parlour, new lineup, same sassy Kitty / Coffeeshop Conversations #446
Oct 12, 2025
By TOM D'ANTONI // Miz Kitty's Parlour returns to the Mission Theater on Saturday, October 18 with an all-new lineup of fun and music. Her alter-ego, Lisa Marsicek explains.
Through the Eyes of a Teen: Lil' Wayne and Tyga at Cascades Amphitheater (09.01.2025)
Oct 5, 2025
By Sydney and Mike Lewis // As Sydney gets older, there are also shows I attend for her. What she enjoys and what I enjoy don’t always align. Still, she’ll jump into the photo pit with me no matter who’s on stage. There may be a few complaints here and there, but she’s getting better.
Swans w/ Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch at Revolution Hall on 10/2/25 - photos
Oct 5, 2025
By Benjamin Mah
Mudvayne, Static X and Vended at Theater of the Clouds (09.30.2025) / Photos
Oct 5, 2025
By Mike Lewis //
Featured Audio
Jun 1, 2023
Oregon-based rock band Last Giant's "Animals," from their forthcoming album, Monuments
Beginning in 2014 from the ashes of former Northwest indie-rockers System and Station (1998-2013), Last Giant is comprised of front man RFK Heise (vocals, guitar, keys), Palmer Cloud (bass), and Matt Willes (drums).
All things in due time. Portland, Oregon's Last Giant has been patiently waiting to release their 4th full-length album Monuments into the world. Filled with monstrous guitar riffs, ...
Mar 10, 2023
Wayne Shorter: A musical obituary by Christopher Woitach, Paull K. Ward and David Evans / audio
By PAUL K. WARD // Three Portland musicians pay tribute to the late saxophone master, Wayne Shorter.
Wayne Shorter, prominent and influential jazz tenor saxophonist, and composer, passed away on March 2, 2023, at the age of 89, after a long, active life playing and shaping America’s great musical ...
Mar 3, 2023
Audio premiere: Leadbetter Band / "All It Is"
Leadbetter is a band from Bend. This is the premiere of "All It Is," their new song from their new album Cake. OMN Featured audio.
We are told: Eric Leadbetter on the song: "'All It Is' is a really fun funky rock tune that was born with the rebirth and new line up of the band. It started as a groove in my head when ...
Nov 23, 2021
My Brothers and I: "Anger and Grace" / Featured audio
Oregon-based brothers-turned-bandmates, My Brothers And I just released a new single entitled "Anger and Grace,"
We are told: Oregon-based brothers-turned-bandmates, My Brothers And I, exude soul and emotion through their indie pop jams. The band, which consists of Wurgler brothers Erik (bass/vocals), David (lead ...
Apr 14, 2021
Killin' The Silence: "Life Support: / OMN Featured audio
Just released, Killin' the Silence gives us "Life Support" from conversations between vocalist Monivoi Vataiki, lyricist Stephen Jerome, and producer/lyricist The Stains of Leisure about near death experiences that they had personally lived through and what it was like to occupying that hazy space between life and death.
We are told: This genesis of Killin the Silence's new single "Life Support," was released by the Portland, Oregon-based hip-hop group April 8th, sprang from conversations between vocalist ...
Podcasts
Miz Kitty's Parlour, new lineup, same sassy Kitty / Coffeeshop Conversations #446
Oct 12, 2025
By TOM D'ANTONI // Miz Kitty's Parlour returns to the Mission Theater on Saturday, October 18 with an all-new lineup of fun and music. Her alter-ego, Lisa Marsicek explains.
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