What’s Going On: 06/19 – 06/26

1. The Dandy Warhols w/ The Shivas
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $22/$25
When: Wednesday & Thursday, June 19th & 20th – 7:30pm
Why:  Celebrating the 13th anniversary of  the critically acclaimed Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia, The Dandy Warhols make a stop home for two nights. The quartet will be performing the album front to back with a few extra surprises. Tonight’s show is an all ages event and Thursday 21+. Both nights include tourmates, The Shivas! Get there early and get ready to hear songs you’ve never heard live.

1b. CSS w/ IO Echo
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $22.50
When: Wednesday, June 19th 8pm
Why: CSS is a riotous dance party from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The lead singer is named Lovefoxxx, what more do you want to know?! They are on tour with IO Echo, who will be bringing pastel doom and industrial-pop to make your summer shine extra bright. This bill is a poppy, strobing, glittering whirlwind.

2. The Builders & The Butchers w/ Sons of Huns & River Giant
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $15
When: Saturday, June 22nd – 8pm
Why: Come join urban folk rockers, The Builders & The Butchers, to support the release of their latest album, Western Medicine. In lieu of self-releasing, the fifth full-length is out on Badman Recording Co. Drawing inspiration from the post-apocalyptic writing of Cormac McCarthy, y’all are in for a treat! Seattle’s River Giant and locals Sons of Huns warm up the evening with some blistering rock’n'roll.

3. Minden w/ Yours
Where: Rontoms
How Much: Free
When: Sunday, June 23rd – 8pm
Why: A couple years ago this sextet were Kansas City’s latest buzz band. After breaking hearts and sending the Kansas City scene into pouting fits, Minden relocated here in June of 2012. Within a few months, the group released their first full-length record, Exotic Cakes. The album is full of dance-pop radness with some solid songwriting skills to boot.

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What’s Going On: 06/12 – 06/19

1. Parquet Courts w/ Naomi Punk  & Blood Beach
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $12
When: Wednesday, June 12th – 9:00pm
Why: Although formed in 2010, this Brooklyn quartet has created a buzz-building frenzy over the last year. The up-and-coming post-punk band was named as a “band to watch” by Rolling Stone in April, and rightfully so. Along for the ride is Olympia/Seattle’s Naomi Punk with noisy guitars and crashing cymbals, and Portland’s own Blood Beach making their first 2013 appearance on stage.

2. PDX Pop Now! Compilation Release Party 2013
Where: Backspace
How Much: $5 – $8
When: Friday, June 14th – 8pm
Why: Oh boy, is it that lovely time of year again already?! Gearing up for their annual summer festival, PDX Pop Now! will celebrate the release of their 2013 compilation with performances by Sapient w/ Sean Flinn and The Royal We, Summer Cannibals, and Wishyunu. $5 gets in you in the door with a digital copy of the release, or for a few bucks more you can grab the double CD for $8.

3. Mount Kimbie w/ Holy Other, Vinyl Williams
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $16
When: Saturday, June 15th – 9pm
Why: Somewhere between hazy and hypnotic, UK Electronic Duo Mount Kimbie are one of those groups that you see live accidentally and then immediately wonder how you’re just now hearing about them for the first time. The fly-under-the-radar-types are breaking those confines and carry a thicker, dancier sound from their new album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth into the cozy downstairs lounge of the ‘Fir. They also bring the opportunity to catch UK tourmates, the up-and-comer Holy Other.

4. Burnt Ones w/ BOOM! & Jollapin Jasper
Where: Bunk Bar
How Much: $5
When: Sunday, June 16th – 9pm
Why: San Francisco psych-pop band, Burnt Ones, have releases on Burger Records, Castle Face Records, and Fuzz City Records (just to name a few)–every single one worthy of multiple listens and your hard-earned dollars. Rounding out the bill are the infectious BOOM! and Jollapin Jasper. Get there early and get ready to dance your face off!

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Mikal Cronin @ Mississippi Studios 06/06/2013

Holy moly, what a night! A tip of the hat to the eager crowd for showing up and making this killer show sell out! Good job, Portland!

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What’s Going On: 06/05 – 06/12

1. Holocene Turns 10!
Where: Holocene
How Much: Free!
When: Wednesday & Thursday, June 5th & 6th- 8:30pm
Why: Put on your red shoes and let’s dance! Come out and celebrate one of Portland’s premiere venues as they hit a 10 year milestone with two nights of awesome! Tonight with Shy Girls, Magic Mouth, Minden, Adventurous Sleeping (featuring John Bowers of Nurses) and DJs galore! Then get some sleep, hydrate, and come back Thursday for a second helping.

2. Mikal Cronin w/ Shannon and the Clams & Old Light
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, June 6th – 8pm
Why: Mikal Cronin, after his amazing self-titled debut on Trouble In Mind Records, has signed and released his sophomore effort with Merge Records entitled MCII. If we’re lucky, he’ll play a healthy mix of both records. Joining him on tour is the amazing Shannon Shaw with her equally brilliant band, Shannon & The Clams. If Portland knows what’s good for it, this show will definitely sell out!

3. Bear & Moose, Old Age,  A Happy Death,  & The We Shared Milk
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10
When: Saturday, June 8th – 9pm
Why: As if $10 wasn’t already one heck of a deal for this ripe bunch, that Hamilton will also snag you a copy of Bear & Moose’s second full-length, Inside The Eyewall. Adding to the night’s allure is the triumphant return of A Happy Death, fresh off their national tour and ready to rock your faces off. What’s this? Old Age and The We Shared Milk, too? Well hot damn, Saturday night is lookin all right!

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What’s Going On: 05/29 – 06/05

1. Foals w/ Surfer Blood & Blondfire
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $20
When: Wednesday, May 29th – 8pm
Why: Sure it’s all gloom and doom out there (it is, afterall, still technically spring…), but it will be hot and sweaty in the Crystal Ballroom tonight with the Oxford five-piece. Foals are currently crossing the States in support of their third studio album, Holy Fire. Check out the video for “Inhaler”–you might just need one after.

2. 4th Annual SMMR BMMR Fundraiser
Where: Tonic Lounge
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, June 1st – 8pm
Why: Holy moly, is it that time of year again already?! Well, no complaints here–that just means a rock’n'rollin’ good time is heading our way. Get off your butts and come help raise funds for the 4th Annual SMMR BMMR with Portland favs Mean Jeans, The Trashies, Therapists, and White Fang!

3. !!! w/ White Arrows
Where: Bunk Bar
How Much: $15
When: Monday, June 3rd – 9pm
Why: Bunk Bar’s got your Monday night dance party right here! This show will most definitely sell out, so you best grab your tickets now. This promises to be an intimately awesome evening with dance-funk tunes from !!!‘s fifth studio release, THR!!!ER, and LA’s psych-trop pop group, White Arrows.

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What’s Going On: 05/22 – 05/29

1. The Kids w/ Mean Jeans & Thee Chemicals
Where: Star Theater
How Much: $12
When: Saturday, May 25th, 9:00pm
Why: Classic punk all the way from Belgium! Formed in 1976 with a twelve-year-old drummer, the trio is noted for their pure energy and tapping into the international punk scene opening up for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith. With Thee Chemicals and Mean Jeans opening, I wouldn’t sit on this one–get your tickets!

2. SUUNS w/ Rose Windows
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10
When: Sunday, May 26th – 9:00pm
Why: So you didn’t get your tickets in time for Tame Impala, well you’re in luck because this experimental psychedelic group from Montreal is going to knock your socks off. As a personal highlight of Austin Psych Fest this year, SUUNS are a well-oiled machine live and I can only imagine how spot-on their sound will be at Doug Fir. You’re in for a treat.

3. The XX w/ Hundred Waters
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
How Much: $29 – $76
When: Monday, May 27th – 7:30pm
Why: Perhaps tickets are a tad bit spendy, but you know it will be well worth it! You will definitely want to show up early to see Gainesville, Florida’s Hundred Waters.  First, take a listen to their self-titled debut and then get ready for the band’s improvisational tendencies and experimental live renditions that will leave you speechless.

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What’s Going On: 05/15 – 05/22

1. The Black Angels w/ Hanni El Khatib & Wall of Death
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $18
When: Wednesday, May 15th – 8pm
Why: Hot off the heels of performing and curating the 6th Austin Psych Fest, The Black Angels continue on tour in support of their fourth full-length album, Indigo Meadow. You can expect a healthy mix of old and new, swirling psychedelic lights and sounds, and reverbed-drenched guitars. 

2. Steve Adamyk w/ Needles//Pins & Youthbitch
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, May 16th – 8pm
Why: Inspired by 70′s punk, 80′s power pop, and 90′s garage rock, this Ottawa four-piece kicks out the trash-pop jams and they kick ‘em out hard. With Vancouver’s Needles//Pins and Portland’s Youthbitch you can bet your sweet ass you’ll be shimmying and shakin all night long!

3. The Shivas w/ The Beets, Older Women & Awkward Energy
Where: Record Room
How Much: $6
When: Sunday, May 19th – 8pm
Why: It’s a no-brainer, kids! The Shivas have one last show before heading out on a month-long tour with The Dandy Warhols, so come out and show ‘em some love! You won’t want to miss The Beets either! Representing Jackson Heights, NY, the trio features minimalistic drumming, a healthy dose of reverb, and vocals by all three members.

4. Black Moth Super Rainbow w/ The Hood Internet
Where: Hawthorne Theater
How Much: $15/$18
When: Tuesday, May 21st – 7pm
Why: Chicago mash-up royalty The Hood Internet are a phenomenal stand-alone act, but the fact that their set will be followed by Pittsburgh’s synthiest Black Moth Super Rainbow means that you will be transported to another plane of festival-like exuberance, even if it’s only for a few hours.

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What’s Going On: 05/08 – 05/15

1. Arrested Development Returns Party!
Where: Holocene
How Much: $6
When: Wednesday, May 8th – 8:30pm
Why: Holy moly, are you as excited as we are for the return of television’s most underrated series of all time?! Tonight!  Banana Stand Media presents: Arrested Development Returns Party! With Tango Alpha Tango, Animal Eyes, The We Shared Milk. Just remember: there’s always music in the banana stand!

2. The Dandelyons w/ The Laurels & Miracle Falls
Where: Kelly’s Olympian
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, May 9th, 2013 – 9pm
Why: Portland’s The Dandelyons team up with Miracle Falls, project from ex – Mercury Rev / Sparklehorse / Longwave member Paul Dillon, for a night with Australia’s The Laurels (fresh from Austin Psych Fest). Expect a night of psychedelic shoegazy indie rock goodness!

3. KPSU Presents: The KPSU Kruise 2!
Where: Portland Spirit
How Much: $10/$15
When: Friday, May 10th – 10:30pm boarding
Why: Presented by KPSU’s 2013 Radio Revival & PSPS–hop aboard the Portland Spirit for a midnight cruise with Onuinu & Grandparents! Proceeds benefit KPSU’s efforts to bring freeform, student-run college radio back to Portland’s FM airwaves. All ages and a full bar for those 21+. Tickets available online or call 503-224-3900

 

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What’s Going On: 05/01 – 05/08

1. May Day Music Festival
Where: Alhambra Theatre (formerly Mt. Tabor Theatre)
How Much: $15/$20, $50 all-fest pass
When: Wednesday, May 1st – Sunday, May 5th
Why: May Day Music Fest kicks off tonight with RED FANG. Tomorrow is May Day Music Fest Day 2- Eleven Magazine and Deli showcase [FREE!], additional headliners: Day3 Black Prairie, Day4 Y La Bamba, Day5 Sage Francis. Discounted 5 day passes still available! Get more details here!

2. METZ w/ White Lung & WL
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, May 2nd – 9pm
Why: Hailing from Toronto, this power rock trio brings it, and they bring it hard. I happened to catch METZ at a pre-Austin Psych Fest show last week and woah! Add Vancouver B.C.’s White Lung and hot damn, y’all are in for a treat–it’s a match made in music heaven!

3. Vietnam w/ Gap Dream & Small Arms
Where: Dante’s
How Much: $10
When: Saturday, May 4th – 9pm
Why: Mexican Summer’s Vietnam teams up with Burger Record’s Gap Dream for one heck of show you’re not going to want to miss! Here’s one of my favorite tracks from Gap Dream: 58th St. Fingers. Highly recommended! Definitely bring some extra dollars to pick up both of these bands’ records.

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What’s Going On: 04/24 – 05/01

1. Palma Violets w/ Guards & Eidolons
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, April 25th – 9pm
Why: London-based quartet, Palma Violets, have carved a name for themselves across the pond and it’s only a matter of time before they do the same here in the States. Their sound evokes the similar feeling of urgency you get from a cocktail of Kings of Leon and The Arcade Fire—driving, pulsating, and contagiously raucous.

2. Lil Ass Boom Box Festival
Where: Kelly’s Olympian
How Much: Free!
When: Friday, April 26th – 9pm
Why: An absolutely free mini version of Big Ass Boom Box fest with some of Portland’s finest! Catch Souvenir Driver, The Autonomics, The Century, and Outer Space Heaters. And as if one night of free music wasn’t enough, come back Saturday night with The We Shared Milk, A Happy Death, and Boing!

2b. Infected Mushroom w/ Randy Seidman & Sidestep
Where: Roseland Theater
How Much: $22.50
When: Friday, April 26th – 9pm
Why: The visual experience alone is worth the price of admission. Besides, who doesn’t love a sweaty grinder?

3. White Fang w/ Love Cop & BOOM!
Where: Hawthorne Burgerville
How Much: Free!
When: Sunday, April 28th – 4pm
Why: KPSU’s 2013 Radio Revival and Burger Records presents: White Fang with Love Cop and BOOM! After you come out of your post-brunch food coma, head to Burgerville at their Hawthorne location for an afternoon of burgers and booty shakin! Proceeds of Burgerville sales go to KPSU. Highly recommended!

 

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