Portland’s Spookiest Bands part II

Welcome back for more of ELEVEN’s exploration of Portland’s odious heathens, ones that promise to…

Portland’s Spookiest Bands part I

Come on in, my pretties, join ELEVEN [a very mystical number] as we explore local…

Lose Yr Mind 2024

Let’s Get Psychedelic! Nestled in the sonic bullseye of inner SE PDX (SE Morrison x…

Pickathon Music Festival 2024: Embracing a New Wave of Sound and Community

(Featured photo: Nehemiah Sliwoski)[Get your Pickathon 2024 tickets here!] As we sweat through the warmth…

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Who is Harry Smith? Portland’s Prodigal Son: A Primer

In 1991, filmmaker and musicologist Harry Smith nibbled on his “just desserts” when he received…

Pool Boys’ Emma Browne on influences, inspiration, and cool boys being cool

Out of the depths of pandemic doom and gloom, a new world of art and…

Abronia’s engaging new album, Map of Dawn, helps listeners navigate complex feelings caused by troubling times

Photo by Carissa Pereira If you aren’t familiar with Abronia yet, it’s time for that…

“We Can Help You Out,” the slapping sophomore album from Mr. Vale’s Math Class, is a fun and festive array of songs sure to get you moving

Starting off strong with bangers like “Math SOS,” “Do Your Math,” (written by Jordan Vale…

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HOMESHAKE is on the road again

HOMESHAKE is on the road again. The project, born from the head of multi-instrumentalist and…

Thao on how it feels to be back on tour and the sacredness of live music

Photo by: Eric Einweiler Thao Nguyen has been playing music for a long time. Her…