Author: Jake Stevens

The Austin quintet known as And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead—commonly referred to as simply Trail of Dead for short—are due to bless us with their seventh full–length studio album titled “Tao of the Dead.

Ahoy mateys! At a venue few know to be a true wayward vessel, The Sea Shanty is hosting a show that is surely worth listenin’ to! Lee Corey Oswald, Sleeping in the Aviary, Archers and Blandina are tearing up north Portland this Saturday.

Led by the group’s founder Dan Whitford, Cut Copy has grown from being one man’s solo project to a highly esteemed retro-electronic four-piece Aussie power house.

This Friday at Branx is an affair showcasing a few of our very own talented Portland bands—The Thermals, White Fang, Guidance Counselor and Wampire.

Samuel Beam, better known by his moniker Iron & Wine, has produced an album filled with melodic Californian harmonies followed by a rather surprising new addition of funky undertones never before heard from him.

In fear of labeling this group along the lines of post-rock or just plain instrumental, Mogwai is approaching the masses this year with a new album that’s holding rather familiar sounds from the previous full-length albums it has already put forth.

Behind a mesmerizing croaky voice, trusty guitar and potentially misleading moniker, The Tallest Man on Earth is a young man still in his 20s.

Not only is Palo Verde known to be among the best musical performances in Portland, but the artists have maintained that reputation for two years without stepping onto a stage and in front of a crowd.

This Friday night at Berbati’s Pan is not just another night of great music from some of our multi-talented local musicians.

When reviewing an album like Deerhunter’s “Halcyon Digest,” it is very hard not stray away from how the album ties into its members’ pasts.

If you’re new to Portland or reading this thinking that you have discovered every great spot this city has to offer, this is another goodie out of Portland’s giant goodie bag.