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The UpKeeps have been on a rampage in Portland since the start of the year, with shows at Coffin Club, Twilight, Dante’s, Kelly’s Olympian, and a Friends of Noise showcase in N. Portland this past Saturday. It’s little wonder they’re in such high demand; they put on some of the most exciting live shows in the scene. They’re kicking it up one more notch today with the release of Down N’ Out, a brand-new single that extends their legacy as the city’s purest rock n’ roll band. With hints of David Bowie and the Romones, combined with vintage guitars and modern passion, The UpKeeps strike at the ..read more

Back to The Drop! This set of pics, featuring local favorites, Buddy Wynkoop, were captured at The Get Down on Sept. 9th, 2023 during Lose Yr Mind Fest. The band is set to release their first single from the debut LP, Zugzwang, on April 16th and are starring at SHUTTER: A celebration of local punk, hard rock, and live music photography on Friday, April 5th. One of the purest examples of art-punk in town, they blend quirk and complex rhythms with dueling guitars and a sophisticated take on otherwise mundane aspects of life, accentuated with spasmatic stage performances that are simply magneti ..read more

Giants of the Portland Music Scene, Forty Feet Tall, proved their power to attract a sell-out crowd with a headlining performance at Lollipop Shoppe on Sept. 9th, 2023. It was a marque performance at last year’s Lose Yr Mind Fest and an unbelievably fun time for all in attendance. Stay tuned for more daily posts from the PDXP archives and don’t miss FFT’s upcoming show at Mississippi Studios on May 10th, 2024.   ..read more

Swan Dive was the setting for an extraordinary performance by Caicedo, the musical project led by Vicco González, as part of the Lose Yr Mind Fest on September 9, 2023. The Portland-based group, with roots in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Miami, and California, brought their unique blend of Latin folklore and bedroom psychedelia to the stage, captivating the audience with a mix of traditional Latin instruments and modern synthesizers. Their music, characterized by its melodic melancholy and airy vocals, created an immersive experience that left a lasting impression on everyone present. The evening w ..read more

Oh, it’s a vibe. Is it psych rock, garage, indie, or just a mental journey you have to be on to understand? It’s Nothings, and that’s for sure. This band has a thing about them I like, and I like even more live. It’s a little danger, a little excitement, a little depression, a little joy. It’s a lot worth seeing, and I had my chance at Lose Yr Mind Fest on Sept 9th, 2023 at Swan Dive. There were a few banger performances this night that will be featured in sequence as part of this PDX Presents Archives series, and though I wish there was a date on the calendar to pin, I am glad to report tha ..read more

True to its name, Soulful Sundays at Alberta St. Pub is a weekly Sunday night series at the North Portland venue featuring some of the finest soul, jazz, and funk music the city has to offer. This set was captured on Sept. 19, 2023 and is part of the ongoing PDX Presents archive series. Check out the club’s website below for details and stay tuned for more flashbacks from the past year of iconic performances here in Portland ..read more

Practically from the moment Ignoring Olivia made the jump to Portland from N. California in July ’23, they were ride-or-die with some of the hottest bands in town, including Black Shelton and the American Dream, and Lone Fir Cemetery, among others. After a brief hiatus to catch their breath, they’ve begun rehearsing and will be playing at No Fun Bar April 30th. These photos were captured on July 7, 2023 at a backyard house show on a beautiful summer evening. This set is the first of nearly 30 in the PDX Presents archives that will be published in sequence as of this post. Stay tuned for new ..read more