This week, Portland's music scene presents some terrific-looking rock music shows, a dash of space-aged hip-hop, and some sorrowful news from the local music community, regarding the passing of blues and soul singer Tahoe Jackson. MUST-SEE:Two can’t miss upcoming shows. Freebase Hyperspace, Elk Witch, BreathHeavy psych/stoner rock band Freebase Hyperspace expertly melds heavy psychedelic grooves with epic hard-hitting rhythms. And to be up front, it's also the most impressive group my younger brother, bassist Stephen.
Open share drawer
The Bay Area trio takes several beats to slow down and expand on a nice EP that mines indie rock and slowcore for its finest components.Â
When the pandemic hit, Sour Widows had just taken a big leap into the unknown. In February 2020, the Bay Area trio released their self-titled debut EP, a six-song set with alt-pop hooks and slowcore-infused grandeur. What particularly set them apart was the interplay between the two singer/guitarists, Maia Sinaiko and Susanna Thomson, who have a talent for subtle builds to a big climax. Bolstered by empathetic drumming by their longtime friend Max Edelman, itâs tantalizing to imagine what they couldâve done if theyâd played SXSW last year as originally scheduled.