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Festival Coverage
As you turn off U.S. Route 285 South and embark on the descent of Country Road 126, the scenery likens to a clip from the docuseries Planet Earth. The winding road borders the side of the glimmering North Fork South Platte River; rolling meadows showcase a palette of flourishing earth tones, towering pines set below […]
Interviews
We had the honor to connect with musician and human rights advocate Nicolas Jaar (also of Darkside) following a sold out show in Portland. Read on as he shares his experiences in Palestine and his personal journey of using his voice. Thank you for such a lovely and inspiring conversation Nico. Edited for brevity. CYM: […]
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Live events
Chalked up to be one of the best weekends of the year by past attendees, Psychs Peak is an intimate music and camping festival taking place in the beautiful forests of Pine, Colorado, just an hour from the Mile High City. Happening August 27-29 over the Sturgeon full moon and a partial lunar eclipse, this […]
Indie
Convening below an American flag turned upside down, Rostam Batmanglij and his live band delivered an evening of intimate artistry at the historic Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. Hitting multiple cities in the PNW in support of his newest album, American Stories, the former Vampire Weekend musician also featured a special lineup of multi-instrumentalists to […]
Electronic
Leah Chisholm, better known as LP Giobbi, first gained popularity in the live music circuit in 2017. Less than 10 years later, she’s a household name – at least in her home state of Oregon. The Eugene-born musician is known for her addictive fusion of piano laden house productions, combining her classical jazz training with […]
Interviews
Metal trio Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol brought their high energy to Portland’s Mississippi Studios for a 4/20 to remember. Hailing from Austin, Texas, this doom-wop crew features guitarist Leo Lydon, bassist Aaron Metzdorf and drummer Sean St. Germain – three talented musicians with a hard ass sound. Hot on the heels of their CA$H GRAB […]
Art
On February 7, Creepy Gals: BLOODLINE took over Superchief Gallery LA, turning the opening into a full throttle nightlife moment. The group exhibit fused lovecore reds and pinks with camp, queer energy, and underground edge, while live performances blurred the line between exhibition and party. Stacked with performers such as Sweet Pickles and more than […]
Music
Backline is on the front lines of mental health advocacy launching music industry-specific 24/7 crisis hotline B-Line is here to help day or night starting now. Call: 1-855-BLINE99 Text: 254-639 Today, Backline launches B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for the music industry. B-LINE connects music professionals and their families […]