Album Reviews

“God’s Favorite Customer” by Father John Misty

Live near Portland July 21, 2018 | Edgefield “I’m in way over my head,” Father…

“Heaven & Earth” by Kamasi Washington

Live in Portland October 18, 2018 | Crystal Ballroom Kamasi Washington is not one for…

“Wide Awake!” by Parquet Courts

Parquet Courts has made a habit of creating music. Before you laugh at the obtuseness…

“It’s A New Day Tonight” by Michael Rault

In a vacuum, it might be difficult to place Michael Rault on a timeline that…

“Their Prime” by Jo Passed

There’s something intrinsically unique in how music can morph emotions and contort ideas as easily…

“Mating Surfaces” by Lithics

Live in Portland May 26, 2018 | Spare Room Mating Surfaces, the second full-length project…

Self-Titled Debut From Blackwater Holylight

Blackwater Holylight is an all-woman four-piece led by Alison Faris, previously of the now defunct…

“El Tren” by Orquestra Pacifico Tropical

Live in Portland April 7, 2018 | Holocene Psychedelic Cumbia is far from the most…

“Say It” by Sama Dams

Live in Portland April 5, 2018 | Mississippi Studios It probably comes as no surprise…

“Let’s Make Love” by Brazilian Girls

On “The Critic,” released as a single in 2016, Brazilian Girls lead singer Sabina Sciubba…