Hear in Portland this week:
A joint EP from rappers Fountaine and Silv works in vivid slaps, punches, kicks, and general ass-whooping sounds.
Epic psychedelic Texas three-piece Khruangbin will play two nights at the Edgfield this summer.
Where to catch a new single from Zyah Belle and her next DJ set.
Andrew Neerman had just moved his Beacon Sound record store and label HQ from one space to another when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and significantly complicated running a retail operation. Almost immediately, Neerman shuttered the shop, even before the state of Oregon mandated the closure of many retail businesses. When he talks about it now, it’s clear that, while the timing may not have been ideal, the whole situation came as something of a relief..
Pickathon has announced both the full Comedy Lineup and the Vinyl DJ Lineup, plus three new artists for the Music Lineup including rising acts Brittany Davis, Small Paul, and Cat Clyde. Seattle artist Brittany Davis broke out just recently with a powerful NPR "Tiny Desk at Home." They're wide-ranging musical perspective has been a revelation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Another Seattle artist, Small Paul features members of The Moondoggies and Chris King & The Gutterballs.