Miami pop-funk band Magic City Hippies brought tropical heat to Portland’s Wonder Ballroom.
Mando takes us on a tour of Rival Console’s new album Articulation, while Zach splits his time between Oscar Jerome’s jazz fusion masterpiece Breathe Deep and the new Black Crown Initiate LP Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape.
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Bump returns to the pit with a concert review of Portland’s own Dream Wulf, live at Dante’s Inferno!
Our favorite Canadian punk rock quartet made their second run through Portland in the last year for their Morbid Stuff tour last week, and we made sure to get up front and personal for the bladed grins and serrated nerve.
Toronto-based Jacques Greene crash landed into Portland to deliver a live set that can only be described as a sonic orgasm. Hop onboard, strap in, and let’s see the stars together.
Bump was sure to be up front to experience Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe rock Portland’s Crystal Ballroom.
This local psychedelic rock quartet demolished Portland’s Holocene in celebration of their new album “All Things Unconsidered.”
My favorite PDX polyrhythmic rockers recently released their debut LP “Rampage” - I reviewed it, because you deserve to know this band.
Dream Wulf’s debut album is an atmospheric journey, featuring incredible duel vocals and lots of sizzling guitarwork.
This prolific and progressive fusion band from Montclaire, NJ jammed far too many genres into one tiny room at Dante’s in Portland’s down town area. Bump was up front and personal for the Terraformer tour’s PDX stop.
After over a decade spent sharpening their teeth in the metal scene, this Chicago quartet has made a name for themselves blending melody and metalcore. Bump was in the pit when one of our favorites brought dizzying grooves and fiery intensity to the Hawthorne Theater.
Arguably the most famous American djent band in the world, this D.C. sextet led by Misha Mansoor and Spencer Sotello touched down in Portland for a withering performance of their new album “Periphery 4: Hail Stan.” Join us for an extra special concert review as Bump goes hard in the pit with one of our most beloved acts.
Led by the enigmatic and unpredictable Jon Dwyer, this San Francisco quintet blurs the lines between punk, psych rock and jam music. Bump was up close and personal during an exhaustingly fun 2-hour set at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom.
Bringing the best of post-rock, metal, drone and grunge to the stage, this Chicago trio descended on Portland’s Wonder Ballroom
This explosive Chicago post-punk trio surprised us beyond description during their Wonder Ballroom set opening for Russian Circles.
Bristol’s finest indie electronic group brought their own brand of soulful dancefloor alchemy to the Doug Fir Lounge.
Four days of eclectic music and outdoor recreation come together in Washington for a weekend unlike any other. Our favorite Northwest music festival is a little-known secret tucked away in the mountains and trees of Darrington.
