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Did the Jonas Brothers Copy Portugal the Man’s Breakthrough Hit For Their Chart-Topping Comeback Single?

In February, the reunited Jonas Brothers relaunched their career with “Sucker,” a pop-rock ear-worm that shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. And if you ask Portugal the Man, it bears more than a passing resemblance to their breakthrough single.

Listen to the Sounds and Voices that Defined Portland in 2018 With Our Audio Year in Review

As this year comes to an end, we compiled a review of the sounds and voices that defined 2018.

The 10 Greatest Portland Quotes of 2018

“You get mad because I kicked your butt.”

The 6 Greatest Themed Bars to Open in Portland in 2018

A man with a machete can really put a damper on a clown show.

Portugal. The Man Wants to Help Maintain Portland’s Community-Minded Punk-Rock Soul

Given that the city has meant so much to them, we sat down with frontman John Gourley to discuss the idea of giving back to the city.

Princess Nokia, Blade Runner and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Aug. 22-28

MFNW’s parking lot party, the nanny on drugs, and other events we’re excited about this week.

Portugal the Man Frontman Pitches Portland To “Esquire” Readers

Apparently, the Portland-based alt-rock band Portugal the Man feel like their hometown needs some defending. This week, Esquire published an interview with frontman John Gourley headlined, “Portland Is for the Punk Rock Weirdos. That’s Why It’s Still Great.”

Bruce Springsteen Opened for Portland Band Portugal the Man Last Night in New Jersey

It probably didn’t feel much like a headlining set for them, but Portugal the Man apparently made the most of it—in between the fire alarm going off.

Check Out This Gallery of the Best Messages Teens Sent Lawmakers at Portland’s March Against Gun Violence

Yesterday, Portland’s March For Our Lives drew a massive crowd of tens of thousands of protesters advocating for gun control and an end to school shootings.

“Enough Is Enough”: Thousands of Teenagers March Through Downtown Portland, Demanding Gun Control and an End To School Shootings

Tens of thousands of Portlanders showed up downtown today for the March For Our Lives—a national protest against gun violence following last month’s Parkland, Fla. high school shooting.

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