Japandroids’ Near To The Wild Heart Of Life Review
Undoubtedly, Japandroids ignored the narrative surrounding the trajectory of modern indie rock. After a decade that found nearly every music publication running a “hot take” on …
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Vince Staples commands crowd on his Life Aquatic-themed tour
I could not help but wonder, on the way to the venue, how the hell “Life Aquatic” would be incorporated into a Vince Staples concert. Like, the …
New LP finds Dirty Projectors embrace heartbreak, weirdness
If it’s generally seen as a presumptuous or self-aggrandizing move to repurpose the name of the band that achieved relative stardom through the combined talents of …
“Process” shows why Sampha is the artist everyone wants to work with
Sampha’s Process is a wonderful album. It’s a mix of intertwining sounds, thoughts and feelings — a kaleidoscopic record of slick R&B production, lachrymose piano melodies and …
Cloud Nothings lose their bite on disappointingly dull fourth LP
Leading up to Cloud Nothings’ fifth album, primary songwriter Dylan Baldi struggled with writer’s block. Writer’s block at this point in a songwriter’s career is somewhat common. …
Young Thug: The artist we all need
In a year rife with monumental steps backwards in America, the rise of Young Thug has been one of our only saving graces. Seemingly put on …
LC Production of “Much Ado About Nothing” is Nothing but a Delight
Lewis & Clark’s mainstage production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is an enjoyable 1940’s twist on the classic romantic comedy, but with strong undercurrents of real …
Preoccupations shed some grit on new, melodic self-titled LP
THE NEW Preoccupations record is disturbingly clean. After their billy club of a full-length in 2015, it seems as though the band have grown weary. In place …
Police exhibit fails to Warrant attention
WHEN YOU THINK of the Portland Police Bureau, what comes to mind? People on horseback and Segway, riding around downtown patrolling for drug-use and public urination? Officers …
Sinju Sushi stands out
Top Google hit yields a surprising blend of authenticity, atmosphere and flavor in the Pearl District By Ella Crawford and Bradley Davis/// Staff Writer and Business Manager …
Basement live show review
By Harrison Puterbaugh BASEMENT’S CURRENT North American tour comes after some prolonged apprehension as to the direction of the band. Officially broken up since the This is …