Genders

The Best 11 Local Releases of 2016

While 2016 was a dark stretch in so many ways, it was a bountiful year for Portland music. Read on as we count down our favorite 11 local albums.

“Phone Home” by Genders

The Portland quartet Genders has burst back to life with the captivating and atmospheric new record “Phone Home.”

Genders

Portland’s Genders releases its new album Saturday at Mississippi Studios. In the month’s local feature, Maggie May Morris and Stephen Leisy discuss their developing process of culling albums, finding a sweet spot when touring and the social justice potential and blindspots of the Portland music community.

What’s Going On: 03/19 – 03/26

1. Genders w/ Still Caves & New Move Where: Holocene How Much: $6 When: Wednesday,…

Modern Kin + Genders + The Helio Sequence @ Doug Fir Lounge 2/4/2014

  Now in its sixth month, PDX Sound Select—a reoccurring monthly showcase put on by…

What’s Going On: 01/15 – 01/22

1. Genders w/ Holiday Friends & The Comettes Where: Mississippi Studios How Much: $10 When:…

What’s Going On: 08/07 – 08/14

1. The Great Idea Where: Enchanted Forest How Much: $35 When: Friday, August 9th –…

What’s Going On: 07/17 – 07/24

1. PDX Pop Now! 10th Anniversary! Where: East Bank Lot How Much: Free When: July…

What’s Going On: 08/01 – 08/08

1. Scout Niblett w/ 1939 Ensemble & Genders Where: Mississippi Studios How Much: $10/$12 When:…