Robin Bacior

Robin Bacior

Robin Bacior is WW's Arts & Culture Editor. She's worked as a music writer for many years, and is, in fact, a musician.

Here’s Every Artist Who Received a Vote in the 2025 Best New Bands Poll

There are plenty more talented artists to be heard.

By Robin Bacior

Best New Bands 2025

10 local artists Portland’s music insiders think you need to hear right now.

By Robin Bacior

Ogre Turns Noisy, Chaotic Songs Into a Full-Blown Fun World

“We’re more like a performance troupe, like we’re putting on that we’re a rock band.”

By Robin Bacior

We’re Not Done Yet—Here Are More Best New Bands 2025 We (and You) Love

Zyah Belle, Night Brunch and more.

By Robin Bacior

We Made a Guide to Green Living in Portland. Pick One Up and Do Some Good.

The first-ever Green Living Companion is a modest guide to help us all find ways we can make more conscious decisions about how we spend and how we live.

By Robin Bacior

Portland’s Natural Beauty Exposed

Inside the city’s outdoor spaces.

By Robin Bacior

The Pets Issue 2025

Pets teach us to love a little better.

By Robin Bacior

“Hamilton” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Demand Differently From Portland Audiences

By Robin Bacior

Spring Arts Event Roundup 2025

By Robin Bacior

Chelo Has Found a True Home at Dame and Invites You to Stay Awhile

By Robin Bacior

Portland Snow Day Photo Contest Winners Revealed, Plus Other Favorites

By Robin Bacior

25 Reasons to Love Portland Right Now

This year, fulfill your fantasy.

By Robin Bacior

Rachelle Cochran Got Funnier When She Picked Herself

By Robin Bacior

Police Say Artichoke Music Burglary Was Part of a Citywide Break-In Spree

By Robin Bacior and Aaron Mesh

Human Access Project Takes the Plunge for Fourth Annual Valentine’s Dip

By Robin Bacior