New Music
Max Kakacek (Smith Westerns) and drummer Julien Ehrlich (Unknown Mortal Orchestra) have combined to form Whitney. Their new album is sweet, a little brassy and conjures the best of ’70s soft rock. They’re at Holocene on Aug. 3.
Have you partaken in Portland’s one-day “spirit animal rentals”? Just know there’s a lot of havoc and lifeless eyes involved. Watch the premiere of RILLA’s “Racktom Disaster” video here.
The debut full-length from Portland rock band Blesst Chest — also the first album to come out of XRAY Records — is a win for band and label alike, says our Charles Trowbridge.
The new album from Bat For Lashes demands repeat listens, as it sinks its audience deep into a tragic, album-long narrative. Our Sarah Eaton reviews.
Portland’s bed. released its new album “Klickitat” last month on Bug Hunt. Our Sarah Eaton reviews.
Wave Collector is the local experimental electronic project of Neal Wright, whose debut full length, “Catalog of Stolen Words,” came out early this month.
Great Good Fine Ok plays Doug Fir on July 24. Their debut album is forthcoming on Neon Gold.
Mild High Club’s “Skiptracing” is the album you’ll want to float down a river to this summer. Catch Alex Brettin in person July 21 at Holocene.
Fascinator, the electronic and dance project from Johnny Mackay, comes to Portland July 19 at Bunk Bar.