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Summer is just around the corner, and artists have already announced their upcoming tours. For many music lovers, having a handful of concerts to look forward to is an essential part of the season. If your summer plans feel incomplete, then it might be worth saving a few nights in your calendar for live music. While many bigger names like Alex G, The Strokes or Daniel Caesar are drawing most of the attention, there are a variety of other compelling artists that will be kicking off their tours soon. Here are a few you should not overlook.
Electronic, dance pop artist underscores is known for constantly reinventing her sound with each release. Her latest album, “U,” — reviewed by Megan Ziegele in our last issue — leans more toward a polished electronic sound, distinct from the chaotic hyperpop debut album “Fishmonger” or her heavier rock turn in “Wallsocket.” Her upcoming tour will begin late May and will be her biggest yet, visiting several cities across the U.S. and a few in Canada. If tickets have not sold out yet in your city, you should consider sparing a night for a high-energy experience that will feel more like a rave than a concert.
While underscores offers a dynamic vibrant experience, if you are looking for something dark, immersive and intense, then consider what Have A Nice Life has to offer. Their sound is gloomy, apocalyptic and industrial, but it is hard to fit them under one genre. They are best known for their debut album “Deathconsciousness,” and its sound fits the name — it ranges from punk and gothic rock to shoegaze and drone. This summer, they announced a limited number of shows across the West Coast, along with stops in Boston, Texas, Colorado and Utah. With smaller venues on the schedule, their shows are likely to be more intimate and unique, offering an atmospheric experience that is hard to come by.
To round out the lineup with something more relaxed, Searows offers a softer experience. He is known for his stripped-back indie folk sound, similar to that of Ethel Cain or Leith Ross. His personal approach to writing music along with his simple acoustic instrumentation provides for a more emotional concert experience. Searows will be concluding his nationwide tour in June with two nights at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland — his hometown.
The Mossy Log is giving away two tickets to the Searows show on June 28 at the Wonder Ballroom. Tickets for this giveaway were provided by the event promoter Monqui. This article was not sponsored, and The Mossy Log does not receive compensation for featuring this artist. Visit this link for more details and to enter for a chance to win two tickets.
To wrap up your summer, if you are still in Portland as the fall semester approaches, the PDX Live concert series at the Pioneer Courthouse Square is offering one of the most exciting lineups. Every August, Portland transforms the square into a full-scale outdoor venue, hosting shows over a two-week period right in the center of downtown. This August, the line-up features a wide range of artists, such as Modest Mouse, Japanese Breakfast, MUNA, Vince Staples and many more across a variety of genres. The open-air setting blending the energy of festivals with the location in the heart of the Rose City is well worth experiencing.You will not struggle to find an event within Portland’s dynamic music. Beyond the regular shows at venues like the Crystal Ballroom, Wonder Ballroom, Moda Center or the Roseland Theater, you can find smaller local bands performing at High Limit Room, Mississippi Studios, and the Hawthorne Theater. With such a wide range of artists and sounds moving through the city, there is bound to be a music scene that fits you.
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