Compared to other festivals around the world, FYF Fest in Los Angeles is still in its infancy as it celebrated its eighth year this past weekend. However, with 37 bands and 18 comedians spread out on five stages, it is quite the extraordinary kid on...
The Bumbershoot Festival always throws together one of the more eclectic line-ups in the nation, with a fair combination of “must see”‘s, “I’ve heard about them”‘s, and “who the hell are these...
Field Hymns was started on my birthday — August 30th, 2008, in Portland, Oregon. Why I decided to do that, I have no idea; I must have thought I was making more money than I was at the time, which makes sense as I have a terrible head for math as...
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 Doors 8:30pm, Show 9:00pm @ Holocene, Portland $5.00 21+ FACEBOOK EVENT: After last winter’s successful MMMicrofestival, REDEFINE magazine returns to Holocene to bring you another evening of bounds-pushing cross...
The relationship between ritualistic drumming and consciousness alteration is an age old tradition stemming largely from the overlooked shamanic cultures of antiquity. It should go without saying that viewing the supposed “triumph” of...
K Record’s annual Helsing Junction Sleepover takes place at the 30 acre Helsing Junction organic farm, a beautiful natural venue. Opportunities for camping, picnicking, swimming, underground films, and wild rock ‘n roll combine for a...
When three bands that can be categorized as experimental or avant-garde team up for a tour, it is easy to expect there to be an artsy fartsy, pompous vibe at a show. Luckily, that was not the case when the wondrous Parenthetical Girls, Extra Life...
An annual free outdoor/indoor party, taking place this year at RefugePDX. Showgoers of all ages ad walks of life are given the opportunity to sample a diverse cross-section of both Portland’s established and growing musical offerings. PDX Pop...