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October 7, 2023

EVNNE Shares What it Means to Be the “Evening’s Newest Etoiles”

Following the release of their debut album, EVNNE shared their thoughts on creating the album, imagining their future, as well as reflecting on their time together on "Boys Planet."

by Jenny Li

October 5, 2023

Jai Wolf Blows Berkeley Away on His ‘Blue Babu Tour’

Electronic music producer Jai Wolf is wrapping up the last leg of his Blue Babu Tour, which included one night in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hundreds piled into the Berkeley Greek

by Vania Fong

October 4, 2023

SE SO NEON Showcases Versatility and Emotional Resonance in Portland

Se So Neon's poetic and existential lyrics coupled with an incessant penchant for sonic experimentation leads to a versatility that remains grounded in visceral feeling. Their expressiveness comes not from theatrics, but

by Kalai Chik

October 1, 2023

STAYC Jumps Into ‘Teenfresh’ World Tour

K-pop girl group STAYC is set to hit the ground running for their North American stops this October.

by Vania Fong

September 29, 2023

Phum Viphurit Offers Healing and Comfort in Portland on North America Tour

Thai singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit and openers Mild Orange and Brandon performed at Aladdin Theater in Southeast Portland on September 13th.

by Kalai Chik

September 26, 2023

Crystal Kay Gets Close to Attendees at The Stowaway

Legendary Japanese singer, Crystal Kay, welcomed an intimate group of fans at The Stowaway in Los Angeles in September.

by Kalai Chik

September 26, 2023

Loossemble Heads Out on ‘LOONA Assemble: the US Debut Ceremony’ Tour

After their recent self-titled EP, K-pop group Loossemble kicked off their U.S. tour in September. The girl group is comprised of former LOONA members—Hyunjin, Yeojin, Vivi, Gowon, and Hyeju.

by Mai Nguyen

September 25, 2023

Diving Into ‘JIGOKU 6’ EP with Mori Calliope

VTuber and musician Mori Calliope’s second major label EP, JIGOKU 6, takes listeners on the descent into hell. Through working on JIGOKU 6, Mori came to the powerful realization that making music

by Vania Fong

September 25, 2023

The Rose Embarks on ‘Dawn to Dusk’ Tour to Explore the Duality of Human Emotions

Korean alt-pop boy band The Rose is about to head off on an 18-stop U.S./Canada Dawn To Dusk tour that starts in October and runs through November 2023.

by Vania Fong

September 25, 2023

Taimane Brings Hawaiian Hospitality and Ukulele Shredding to Portland

What do you get when a mermaid reincarnates as a rockstar? Probably Taimane, a Hawaii-born, half Samoan ukulele virtuoso, singer, and songwriter. Her grace and elegance, combined with her technical prowess and

by Vania Fong

September 10, 2023

Instrumental Progressive Rock Band Polyphia Back For Fall 2023 Tour

After completing a tour in March of this year, the band is back on the road to perform across the U.S. from September through early November, with special appearances at the Blue

by Ephney Tsai

August 31, 2023

CCURRENTT Music Festival Brings Chinese Artists to Los Angeles

Aiming to unite music fans around the world with a unique showcase of China’s best performers, CCURRENTT is the world’s first multi-city contemporary Chinese music and arts festival. Beginning in London on October

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