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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. 

Arkham Sunset Album Release at Holocene, Sept. 10, 2025 - Review

By MATT HANSEN // Arkham Sunset released the giallo film inspired album "Fatal Games" with direct support by Mnemonic Pulse

Jim Friscia: On Swan Songs Portland and their upcoming benefit / Coffeeshop Conversations (Not) @ Artichoke Music #444

By TOM D'ANTONI //  Jim Friscia, a Portland music veteran, is President of Swan Songs Portland which gifts private concerts to folks near the end of life since and it financially compensates musicians for performing those concerts.

They have benefit shows every other month. Their next benefit show is Thursday, September 18 at Artichoke Music featuring Karyn Ann. 

IMMORTALIS FEST w/ Meldamor: Oct. 3rd - 4th @ The Coffin / Preview

By MATT HANSEN // Kick off your October right with Portland's 2-day darkwave festival at The Coffin featuring band's like Meldamor, who just released the new album "True Sacrifice" 

Sierra Hull at Aladdin Theater, Sept. 8, 2025 / Photos

By JOHN RUDOFF //

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