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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 →
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 →
Ghosts Of Our Revolutionary Ancestors + Hieroglyphics at Roseland Theater in Portland, OR [Photos by Bear Perry] Guest Posts

Ghosts Of Our Revolutionary Ancestors + Hieroglyphics at Roseland Theater in Portland, OR [Photos by Bear Perry]

Last night Roseland Theater played host to a lineup of legendary hip hop wordsmiths with rose city greats Ghosts of Our Revolutionary Ancestors (GORA) and Oakland heroes Hieroglyphics. Made up of Mic Crenshaw, Libretto, Redray Frazier & DJ Klavical, GORA were a sensational opener for the evening, bringing out Portlands’ old heads for a rare night of cultural indulgence. […]

Mar 15, 2025 Read →
Max Cooper 3D AV Live Set @ The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles | Dark Matter Photos Art

Max Cooper 3D AV Live Set @ The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles | Dark Matter Photos

Returning to The Fonda Theatre for the second year in a row, London-based producer Max Cooper brought his visionary live 3D audio/visual set back to Los Angeles last month on November 14th. Known for his mind-bending journey sets spanning multiple genres, Max Cooper—a producer, DJ, and visual artist of over 15 years—is truly one of […]

Dec 4, 2024 Read →