A Month into Their Redemption Tour, Portland Fans Seem to Have Forgiven Pinegrove

Though Hall has been transparent about his attempts to make amends, there’s not exactly a marked road to redemption for bands after an allegation of sexual misconduct.

Bonny Light Horseman’s Album Release Show Proved Why the Band Isn’t Just a Supergroup Side Project

Rare indeed is the act that can send chills down your spine with the Napoleonic war lament “Bonny Light Horseman” one moment, and the very next has the crowd hooting and hollering to a rowdy jam that seemed destined for a late-night set at Pickathon.

At Her Portland Show, King Princess Embodied Her Own Version of Rock Star Swagger

King Princess’ sound is often labeled “queer pop,” a sweeping categorization Straus greets with distaste.

Battles’ First Portland Show as a Duo Proved That the Band Is at Its Best When It Keeps Things Simple

Sometimes, simplicity is key. New York City’s Battles has been taking this approach for years, and their Dec. 2 set at the Hawthorne Theatre proved they’re still pretty damn good at it. Something has changed, though—Battles is now a duo instead of a foursome.

Following a Turbulent Year, Sleater-Kinney’s Crystal Ballroom Show Felt a Little Disjointed

The airtight set list left little room for communication between members or with the audience, with the exception of a few vaguely political statements from Brownstein: “A great thing to do is dance…and vote.”

At His Portland Show, Thom Yorke Fully Embraced the Role of Eccentric Pop Star

Thom Yorke isn’t dancing to be weird; he’s setting an example.

Dodgr’s Last Show as a Portland-Based Artist Featured Both Tap Dancing and Twerking

Tyler the Creator’s Portland Show Was Theatrical, Surprising and One of the Best Concerts of the Year

In a way, it didn’t seem like Portland was ready for such an unabashed exhibit of nonstereotypical blackness.