Some rad (and not so rad) new developments related to the Portland music scene to be aware of:
SXSW is cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, big changes at She Shreds, Wynne goes live on Vevo, and more! https://t.co/xsSZ7LlbNS
This could be one of our final chances to see Janet Jackson slay songs like "That's the Way Love Goes," "Control," and "Together Again" on this scale. https://t.co/yAkEAd1nYh
Press Play! Soul'd Out closes its festival doors; three big tours are coming to town; Joseph delivers two new live gems on Vevo; the Oregon Symphony announces its 2020-21 lineup, and more! https://t.co/UarfZh5xQL
Are you getting back into the groove of things after the double holiday whammy? The music world is starting to pick up a head of steam: festival lineups and tour announcements, fresh tunes, and a look back at the year (and decade) that was.... Press play!
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While Portland’s live music calendar is notoriously dry in January, for the last few years, @girlfestnw has been holding it down. Read our story & get ready for another epic showcase featuring headliner Chong the Nomad + a full weekend of GF events!🚺🎉🎸🎤https://t.co/Lk8FURIESc
Need to look away from the horror on your timeline for a few minutes? Here are a few Portland music-related developments that could bring you joy today and (hopefully) in the future... https://t.co/LUv5vRPQqZ
We asked some integral local folk—artists, DJs, curators, bookers, label owners, and fellow journalists who help make the Portland music scene go ’round—for their very important opinions on the best of 2019. Here they are: https://t.co/Mf57YpltVw
I sing the theme song for a will smith animated movie coming out xmas day. Tune’s out now. Brb just gonna jump in a river of fire to make sure my life is real 🔥💙
Two Portlanders are up for #GRAMMYs@Wynne announces homecoming show
Janet Weiss (@jazzzhand) talks Sleater-Kinney exit
@TheMandyMoore will visit Portland on tour
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All @Portland_5 venues get “sensory-friendly” certification https://t.co/EgMBESring
@PMercMusic What about Halloween music???? People are watching Nightmare Before Christmas therefore people can listen to (my) Halloween music even into Christmas time!
Local Hip-Hop News: Bossin' Up is TONIGHT with @kayelaj_, New R&B from @motazmusic, @CoolNutz Delivers "Strife," @ayocovi's 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘯 𝘐𝘴 𝘖𝘶𝘵, and @Wynne's debut mixtape #iFiMay! https://t.co/ZMPxBVOQ2Z
Happy Friday! Read up on the latest music news in Press Play, the @portlandmercury's new web column. Copy chief/writer @roberthamwriter kicks it off right meow: https://t.co/a6gDa4e1qs