So Cal's LoNero issue impressive conceptual album 'The Defiant Machine'

By RUBEN MOSQUEDA // So Cal 'guitarcore' act issued 3rd effort 'The Defiant Machine' August 2nd. The album's concept is based around a war theme through the past 100 years.

Rhiannon Giddens and Charly Lowry at Patricia Reser Center of the Arts / Photos and review

By CHRISTINA HALL // She played two sold-out shows at The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, Oregon. She was joined by a band full of collaborators from throughout the years and supported by fellow North Carolinian, Charly Lowry. Photos plus a review of the concert.

Lisa Mann's own tale of her Metal career. She's now a real life "Rockstar"

By LISA MANN // Why would a world-famous Blues bassist and singer add Metal to her resume? Read her full story. See her with Splintered Throne at the Hawthorne Theater on Thursday April 11.

Eight Oregon songwriters celebrate Women's History Month

By BOB HOWARD //  "She’s Speaking-LIVE: A Celebration of Women Songwriters." will be in Salem on March 15 and in Portland at the Alberta Rose Theater on April 20.

Metalcore Dropouts at the Crystal Ballroom on 02/16/2024 - Photos

By SYDNEY AND MIKE LEWIS // Sydney is nearly 12 now. These are from her trip to the photographer's pit at the Crystal Ballroom with Metalcore Dropouts .Mike on her progress. Plus video.

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