Hessian and Eldemur Krimm to play new songs tonight at Empire
Two of Portland’s most respected bands are bringing new material to Empire tonight. Hessian and Eldemur Krimm — who will share the stage with bay state rock ‘n’ rollers Heavy Necker … Continue reading
Q&A with Sean Libby on Sylvia’s return and giving a classic guitar to Matt Pike
It’s the dawn of a new era. When Sylvia takes the stage tonight at Geno’s (along with Mugwort, Backstabbers Inc., and Churchburn), the band will unveil its new drummer — phenom Michael Anderson. Sylvia, which … Continue reading
Competing shows offer Capture the Sun, Holy Filth, Ruin, Stone Tools and more tonight
Seven bands. Two venues. One evening. That’s the cruel calculus tonight when competing shows round out an unusually heavy week in Portland. At Geno’s, a reconfigured Stone Tools re-emerges after several … Continue reading
Back-to-back metal at Geno’s beginning tonight
Geno’s is throwing a one-two punch this weekend. Beginning tonight and continuing Saturday, the venerable institution is hosting two unmissable metal bills. First, a slew of out-of-towners bring the heavy. Then, … Continue reading
Murcielago opens tonight for Jeff the Brotherhood
Nashville invades Port City Music Hall tonight, but not without some local noise. At 9 p.m., Portland stoner supergroup Murcielago opens for rock bands Jeff the Brotherhood and Diarrhea Planet. … Continue reading
Covered in Bees launch busy season tonight at Geno’s
Covered in Bees is covering the calendar for the next few months, appearing at four events between now and early December, including a video shoot next month with cult film legend Lloyd … Continue reading
Grime Studios has a new home, pending funds
Grime Studios may relocate to new haunts by the end of this year. Justin Curtsinger, Grime Studio’s owner, announced today that he has signed a letter of intent to lease the northern … Continue reading
Final show at Grime this Saturday?
This weekend serves as a (possible) swan song for two venues in Portland. On Saturday, there are back-to-back shows scheduled at [redacted] and Grime Studios — well-regarded venues that are both … Continue reading
Almost famous: Hessian at RPM Fest, plus official video premiere, release date for ‘Bachelor’
Today, Hessian released its official video for “Funeral Disco” (below) and announced Sept. 1 as the release date for its label debut album “Bachelor of Black Arts” on Stormspell Records. Next … Continue reading
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