Oregon Music News

Seattle singer/songwriter Mike Hadreas is Perfume Genius and he played as part of his three-piece live band this past Tuesday, April 17th, at Mississippi Studios.

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The Swedish synth-pop group, Little Dragon, kept the Hawthorne Theatre on its feet for MFNW 2011. Local indie-pop acts Mnemonic Sounds, Dirty Mittens, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra rounded out the stellar lineup.

The Arctic Monkeys played the Crystal on Thursday, August 11 and left nothing to be desired with a marathon set full of songs both old and new, but all ripe with vintage Arctic Monkeys grime.

British indie rock favorites Arctic Monkeys are coming to the Crystal in support of their newest full-length, ‘Suck It and See.’

Phil Haleen, event manager of FITC and owner of Taxidermy Records and Productions, took time from his busy schedule to talk to OMN about the logistical madness of producing a music festival in its first year. Digable Planets (pictured) will perform.

Brainstorm and Guidance Counselor close down PDX Pop Now! 2011 with two energetic sets.

Local favorites Guidance Counselor get the nod as closing act of PDX Pop Now! 2011. And what better way to end this year’s festival than with the grimy, indie-electro dance party that Guidance Counselor will provide… plus it’s their last show, EVER!

Portland’s Brainstorm compels listeners with an array of interesting sounds, effects, and styles woven into a poetic tapestry. They play second-to-last to help close PDX Pop Now! 2011 on Sunday, July 24 at Refuge.

Portland’s Archers are kicking off Saturday’s outdoor festivities at PDX Pop Now! 2011, and you’re going to want to jump around, and possibly smash something, once this band starts playing.