The Year in Portland Music, Illustrated

A year of openings, closings, human turds and Catholic bondage.

By Matthew Singer

Illustrations by Rick Vodicka.

Revolution Hall
Black Pussy
Carrie Brownstein
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Isaac Brock
Dame Dolla
DJ Sad Eyez
(Rick Vodicka)
(Rick Vodicka)

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Matthew Singer

Matthew Singer

A native Southern Californian, former Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Singer ruined Portland by coming here in 2008. He is an advocate for the canonization of the Fishbone and Oingo Boingo discographies, believes pro-wrestling is a serious art form and roots for the Lakers. Fortunately, he left Portland for Tucson, Arizona, in 2021.

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