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A native Oregonian, Jessica still hasn't attended concerts at all the venues Portland has to offer: a challenge in the form of excitement. Happiness comes in the form of seeing a show as often as possible and "discovering" new favorite artists. Music is life, and writing about music only enhances it.



Sophie Barker wraps up her U.S. tour with two shows in Portland on May 5th – OMN/Stumptown Bliss live streaming from Music Millennium on Saturday

The most recognizable voice from Zero 7′s “In the Waiting Line,” Sophie Barker shares her wistfully airy voice on her newest full length, ‘Seagull.’ See her perform at the White Eagle Saloon after her Music Millennium show this Saturday


Oberhofer delivered a lot of ‘Heart’ with a heavy dose of rock and roll at Mississippi

Oberhofer, fresh off a performance on David Letterman, gave an energetic performance of their heartfelt songs at Mississippi Studios on Monday night.


Kory Quinn: Twang with a new twist

Kory Quinn is breathing new life into classic country and experimenting with the way albums are released in this increasingly digital age. Releasing ‘Angels and Outlaws’ Friday at the Alberta Rose Theatre, Quinn’s fourth album is just the first installment, part one of four ep’s to be produced in the next 12 months.


The Shook Twins plus one: A Q/A with Katelyn Shook

The Shook Twins kick off their McMenamins’ Great Northwest Music Tour this week in Bend followed by stops around the NW including several in the Portland area at venues like Edgefield, Lola’s Room and more.


Portlanders Jenn Rawling and Basho Parks ‘Take The Air’ together

Local musicians Jenn Rawling and Basho Parks talk about how they became partners, releasing their first album together as a duo, and their upcoming whirlwind of a tour which starts this Friday, April 6 at The Piano Fort.


Portland’s French Troubadour Eric John Kaiser opens up about his new album, writing in two languages and touring through America

Born and raised in Paris, Eric John Kaiser has become known as “Portland’s French Troubadour” after falling in love with and adopting the city as his own. This Friday he releases his third full-length album, ‘Dehors c’est l’Amerique: Outside, it’s America,’ a very Portland album, in subject matter as well as laid-back feel.


Q/A: Pilar French to ‘Deliver’ newest, twangier dose of charm and thoughtfulness

What inspired Pilar French to record an album to counteract the heaviness (seemingly surrounding us)?


Glen Campbell says farewell

Awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at last night’s Grammys, the legendary Glen Campbell says farewell. Comment here to win a special edition of the legendary singer’s “Meet Glen Campbell.”


Blind Pilot serenades the thankful at the Crystal

Intermixing soft, folky classics-you-can-sing-along-to from “3 Rounds and A Sound” with new, fresh-but-familiar songs from the just-released “We Are the Tide,” Blind Pilot entranced the almost sold-out Crystal on Wednesday, making us all thankful for the six-piece.


Win tickets to Point Juncture, WA and Blind Pilot at the Crystal

Portland’s Point Juncture, WA will play a mixture of sometimes breezily, dreamy pop, sometimes intensely fuzzed-out-rock on Wednesday, November 23 with Blind Pilot. Comment on the article for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! If that’s not something to be thankful for, we don’t know what is.