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Well folks, we are now officially in fall! Meaning it’s a smart idea to make note of the shiniest concerts of the winter in advance, allowing us to mentally and physically prepare for spirited and chilly outings. One such gem is Cardi B at Moda Center on February 19, which also marks the rapper’s Portland debut. On the more immediate music forecast, indie rockers Oh, Rose, have gone on maternity leave, dropping a new EP and a slew of performance videos to hold us over; and Karma Rivera’s debut full-length and album release show is coming up!
MUST SEE:
Upcoming local event(s) featuring local artist(s).
Karma Rivera / Jacque Hammond
On October 3, the 100-year-old church Alberta Abbey will play host to Karma Rivera’s album release show, celebrating her debut full-length, Priceless, which will be available for pre-order at the event. In addition to performing new music, the Chicago-born, Portland-based rapper teased in an Instagram story that she’ll also be bringing “A few special guests” out for the show. We’re praying to hear the new version of “Sirens,” a track Rivera recently re-released with a verse featuring added Jamaican flavor from Prince Empara. For a taste of what to expect, check out the new live performance videos for “Miss Pressure” and “Show Your Worth” that the emcee dropped in June via Placeholder Sessions. Another major reason to attend is a chance to see a solo performance by the opener, singer-songwriter Jacque Hammond—of WRK! and Be Present Art Group—who is sure to deliver a spellbinding set (who also promised via Instagram to perform new material). (Alberta Abbey, Fri Oct 3, 8 pm, more info here, all ages)
MUST LISTEN:
New release(s) from Portland-relevant artist(s).
For Art by Oh, Rose
Last month, our favorite Olympia-to-Portland indie rock band Oh, Rose dropped the six-track EP For Art via Antiquated Future Records—it’s giving late ’90s soft rock. In May, the band shared the exciting news that frontwoman Olivia Rose was expecting her first child with her freshly christened husband, Stu Olshevski, AKA fellow Olympia musician Somniac. In a more recent Instagram post, the band announced they are now on “live show maternity leave.” The good news? The group has shared new music to tide fans over, offering up six live performance videos recorded last month at Mississippi Studios: Four songs from their new EP, coupled with “Back 2 U,” and “It Takes Time to Love Me” from 2024’s Dorothy. Delightfully badass, Olivia appears visibly pregnant while serving raw, tender, at times guttural rock vocals.
ADDED TO THE QUEUE:
Some upcoming music buzz to add to your radar.
Cardi B
Having recently dropped her long awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama?, which includes the uncuffed, unbridled new single “Outside,” Cardi B also announced her “Little Miss Drama Tour,” marking her first time performing in Portland. Cardi became a certified household name after the success of her 2017 hit “Bodak Yellow,” for which she became the first female rapper to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2019, she also became the first ever solo female artist to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album for her massive debut, Invasion of Privacy. The rapper recently sat down with CBS’ Gayle King to discuss everything from the new album to motherhood, her divorce to collaborating with Selena Gomez, and more. Importantly, Cardi divulged that her fourth baby is due sometime before her tour starts in February. Since the artist is a soon to be mom of four—since 2018, she’s had three children with rapper Offset, and has a bun in the oven with current boyfriend, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs—it makes total sense that she’s been too busy to pay us a visit before now. But rest your weary hearts, Portland Bardigang, the wait is nearly over. Ticket pre-sales started on Tuesday of this week. (Moda Center, Thurs Feb 19, 7:30 pm, more info here, all ages)
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