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American Stories: Rostam brings intimate artistry to Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR Indie

American Stories: Rostam brings intimate artistry to Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR

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 […]

Jun 14, 2026 Read →
LP Giobbi Brings ‘In the Round’ 360 Set to Realm PDX Electronic

LP Giobbi Brings ‘In the Round’ 360 Set to Realm PDX

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 […]

May 1, 2026 Read →
Kaytranada and Justice: Heaven on Earth  in Portland, OR Electronic

Kaytranada and Justice: Heaven on Earth in Portland, OR

The co-headline that dreams are made of. Dance music lovers were united in an evening of pure sweat, fun and groove on Sunday night in Portland, packing out the Moda Center for the hottest tour of the year. Kaytranada and Justice have only just gotten started on what will be a very limited 13 date […]

Oct 25, 2025 Read →
Levitation Conjures Magical Year 18 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas [Festival Review] Festival Coverage

Levitation Conjures Magical Year 18 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas [Festival Review]

The beloved Levitation Festival pulled off its 18th year September 24-28th in a brand-new home, hosting approximately 33,000 music lovers throughout its five-day reign in Austin, Texas. Curated and thrown by Resound Presents and the Levitation conglomerate, this glorious meshing of psychedelic music, art, mayhem, and community surely delivered on its first year at the […]

Oct 6, 2025 Read →
Five Rad Acts Not To Miss at Levitation 2025 | Austin, TX Festival Coverage

Five Rad Acts Not To Miss at Levitation 2025 | Austin, TX

It’s not too late to join in for Levitation’s 2025 edition at The Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, the 28th. Incredible pre-show billings start as early as Wednesday, and multiple night shows are slotted throughout the entire affair, allowing for many options when it comes to your platter […]

Sep 16, 2025 Read →
The House Show of the Year: Denver’s Cowapalooza ‘25 [Recap + Photos] Live Music Coverage

The House Show of the Year: Denver’s Cowapalooza ‘25 [Recap + Photos]

This past Saturday marked an incendiary day in the heart of the Mile High City – Cowapalooza. A show-stacked, community-driven day of unadulterated mayhem in Capitol Hill, this event was hosted by local psychedelic grunge cosmonauts – Rugburn, and it surely delivered everything it promised. A full day of fun-soaked, cow-themed, house party vibes with […]

Sep 2, 2025 Read →
Still Got The Buzz – Project Pabst Settles Back into the Rose City | Portland, OR 2025 Festival Coverage

Still Got The Buzz – Project Pabst Settles Back into the Rose City | Portland, OR 2025

Portlands’ beloved city festival, Project Pabst, has made a roaring comeback since 2017, with locals and PNW residents coming in for the occasion. Project Pabst has an epic reputation of bringing together the perfect mix of nostalgic legends and contemporary greats, and this years’ installment did just that. Featuring Iggy Pop, Death Cab for Cutie, […]

Aug 3, 2025 Read →