Amapiano Is Here w/ Nayiram & Friends – 21+
Global Bounce Presents: Nayiram & friends are back with a night inspired by the sounds and energy of South Africa. Expect the best of Amapiano, Afrohouse, Gqom, 3 Step, and more — all crafted to keep you dancing from start to finish. From the deep grooves of the townships to fresh global blends, this is where the sounds take over the dance floor. Come for the vibes, stay for the music. What is Amapiano? Amapiano, meaning “the pianos” in Zulu, originated in South Africa’s townships. The genre fuses deep house, jazz, and soulful melodies with its signature log drums to create an infectious groove that’s now dominating dance floors around the globe.
LAFFY TAFFY: RATCHET IN ALL A$$-Sorted FLAVAS!!!! [THIRST TRAP EDITION] – 21+
Laffy Taffy RATCHET IN ALL A$$-Sorted FLAVAS!!!! [THIRST TRAP EDITION] IT’S OFFICIALLY HOT GIRL SUMMER and WE OUTSIDE!!!!The THRIST TRAP is THEE night to POP YO Shhhhh!!!SAVAGE Behavior & SAVAGE Fits, WE BEING BAD AND BOUJEE!!!!!HATERS GONNA HATE, BUT WE GONNA CELEBRATE!!!!TWERK CONTEST at midnight!!!! ($$$$$$$ Prize)Soundtrack:HipHop | RnB | Trap | Dancehall | Reggaeton | NOLA Bounce | Jerzee ClubSounds of:Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, SZA, Glorilla,Sexyy Red, Bad Bunny, Pluto, Doechii,JT, Kstylis, City Girls, Saweetie, Rae Sremmurd, Latto, Tinashe, FloMilli, Beyonce, Trina, Kendrick Lamar,Drake, and many more.Resident DJ:BNICK (Mississippi)Guest DJs:ASPEN (ATL) [Let Her Cook]Stack (PDX)
foamboy (Single Release!), Seance Crasher, Nosila – 21+
foamboy is a Portland-based pop duo comprised of producer Wil Bakula and vocalist Katy Ohsiek. Wil and Katy worked together for many years in other projects before creating their debut pop album, My Sober Daydream, in 2020 and releasing it in 2021. My Sober Daydream has launched this duo into a new stage of their careers. Since then, they have released their sophomore record Eating Me Alive and the Lime, Knife, Time, Hand EP. Foamboy songs have played on KCRW and KEXP, placed on Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists, and led to press coverage from the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week, the latter describing foamboy as one of Portland’s “Best New Bands.” The band is currently playing frequent shows on the west coast and is in the process of recording the next LP. — Seance Crasher is the recording alias of Portland artist Kevin Rafn, accompanied on stage by Lia Gist, Scott Harlan, and Tyler Verigin. Through moody lyricism and anachronistic synth strokes, the band creates a sonic world of blue-eyed soul and sophisticated pop. Unique narratives are at the heart of each tune. Seance Crasher released their first full-length LP, Air Apparent, in the Spring of 2023. They are currently working on a follow-up studio album. — Nosila began her musical journey armed with a classical singing degree in one hand and a guitar in the other. For years, she followed the well-trodden path of a folk singer-songwriter, but it wasn’t until she moved to Portland, OR in 2017 that she truly found her voice. Starting over in a new city meant leaving behind her usual collaborators. Instead of rushing to replace them, she embraced the challenge of producing music herself. As she learned the craft, it became clear her sound was evolving beyond folk. In 2018, Nosila rebranded and began releasing pop music, carving out her own niche in what she calls “sad girl electropop.” In 2019, she released her debut EP, drawing inspiration from artists like Dirty Projectors, The Japanese House, Billie Eilish, James Blake, and Sylvan Esso. Her second EP, It Will Never Be Like It Was, leaned into 80s-inspired drums, vocoder-heavy tracks like “Lonely,” and explored themes of love and the complex process of letting go of the baggage from her religious upbringing. Nosila’s sound is a blend of earworm melodies, filtered vocal layers, minimalistic drums, and elements borrowed from R&B, indie, and 80s and 90s pop. These sonic textures serve as a canvas for stories about addiction, betrayal, justice, connection, healing—and even joy. While her music has embraced a decidedly pop direction, it retains the lyrical depth and emotional resonance of her folk roots, a testament to the early days of her musical journey.
CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY – 21+
What the Dance presents CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY Portland! Dive into the shadows and lose yourself to CRIMEWAVE – a night of your favorite gothwave, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial music Dress to impress and dance into the darkness at: Holocene Thursday, August 28 9pm 21+ DJ Mandy Moorhol (@thylacine.queen) will be spinning music from the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Marenux, Molchat Doma, Boy Harsher, Crystal Castles, and more! Your ticket awaits at WhatTheDance.com
SOLD OUT: The Marías Official After Party with Josh Conway and DJ Sappho – 21+
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT. A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Join us for the official afterparty for The Marías show in Portland, featuring a DJ set from Josh Conway!
Acoustic Minds (Album Release Show!), Camp Crush, Shy Honey – 21+
Acoustic Minds:Moody, bass-driven soul/pop with an undeniable edge. Portland natives Jenni and Amanda Price—twin sisters with an unbreakable musical bond—create a sound that’s equal parts timeless and distinctly their own. From the moment they open their mouths, you’re hooked. Their vocals are rich and soaring, effortlessly blending harmonies that feel both raw and ethereal. With songwriting that taps into the deepest parts of the human experience, their music resonates long after the last note. Joined by longtime collaborators Aaron Altemose and Josh Lorenzen, the band has spent over 15 years fine-tuning their signature sound—one that blends elements of soul, pop, rock, and edm into something that’s unpredictable yet undeniable. The production is layered with rich textures and sonic surprises that keep you coming back for more. Their music is more than just melodies—it’s an emotional journey. Each track is heart-wrenching and soul-stirring, urging you to feel, to think, and to act. It’s the kind of music that doesn’t just soundtrack your life—it challenges it. With a powerful presence and a sound that defies easy categorization, Jenni, Amanda, Aaron, and Josh have crafted a collection of songs that are impossible to ignore. www.theammusic.com — Shy Honey is an electro pop band out of Portland, OR formed by lead singer and local Portland songwriter, Anna Gilbert. Shy Honey’s music features epic, reverberant guitars and moody keys with a “prom night” desperation. The music is upbeat, dark and dance worthy with a subtle nod to the sounds that defined music of the 80s and 90s. Gilbert’s honey-dripped vocals float over synthy pop keys and catchy guitar riffs. Both modern and retro, catchy and experimental, Shy Honey is putting a spin on electro pop in a fresh way. The band played their debut show at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR and two days later, they were asked to open for a People’s Choice Award nominated podcast, “Off the Vine” hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe (former Bachelorette) at a sold out Aladdin Theater. Their singles can be heard on TV shows on CBS and AppleTV – as well as local Portland radio stations. — Camp Crush is a synth-pop duo based in Portland, OR, one that pays homage to both nostalgic New Wave and current day synth infused pop. Formed in 2017 by singer/songwriter/ keyboardist Jen Deale and drummer Chris Spicer, the husband-and-wife band launched onto the northwest music scene with their vocal-forward synth-rich pop tunes and dynamic live performance. Happy Mag describes them best: “The duo glide through a cinematic brand of indie-pop that is completely endearing and damn-near mesmerizing.”
SATISFACTION (2010-2017 EDM bangers All Night Long!) – 21+
Get ready to transport yourself back to the glory days of EDM with SATISFACTION! Playing the biggest and most iconic bangers from 2010-2017, from artists like Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Afrojack, Avicii, and more. You’ll dance the night away to unforgettable hits like “Levels,” “Titanium,” “Don’t You Worry Child,” and “Summer”! This is the party you won’t want to miss, so grab your tickets now and get ready to relive the unforgettable moments of EDM’s golden era! Good vibes only! Fun / neon attire is encouraged! Song requests are welcome on Instagram! From the creators of Sorry For Party Rocking Featuring the music of…David Guetta • Avicii • Calvin Harris • ZEDD • Tiesto • Swedish House Mafia • DJ Snake • Afrojack • Nicky Romero • Martin Garrix • Deadmau5 • A-Trak • Dillon Francis • Oliver Heldens • Steve Aoki • Above & Beyond • Dada Life • Skrillex • Galantis • Hardwell • NERVO • Laidback Luke • Bingo Players • and many more!
Brìghde Chaimbeul w/ Marisa Anderson – 21+
Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading purveyor of celtic experimentalism and a master of theScottish smallpipes – the bellows-blown, mellower and more emotive cousin to the famousHighland bagpipes – and she’s taken them to the global stage. A native Gaelic speaker fromthe Isle of Skye, Brìghde roots her music in her language and culture. She rose toprominence as a prodigy of traditional music, but has since begun a journey to take thesmallpipes into uncharted territory. She has devised a completely unique way of arrangingfor pipe music that emphasises the rich textural drones of the instrument; the constancy ofsound that creates a trance-like atmosphere, played with enticing virtuosic liquidity.She draws inspiration from the world of interconnected piping traditions, and her most recentalbum brings in influence from ambient, avant garde and electronic music. One can talkabout Brìghde’s awards (BBC Young Folk Award; BBC Horizons Award; SAY Awardnominee) and her wide array of collaborators (Caroline Polachek; Colin Stetson; Gruff Rhys;Aidan O’Rourke…) but after it all, her music speaks for itself.Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosicperformer is transforming and creating new definitions for Scottish folk in the 21st century. with support from Marisa Anderson
MOOD RING: A LORDE DANCE PARTY – 21+
What the Dance presents: MOOD RING: A LORDE DANCE PARTY Portland, let’s go to perfect places! The party of the year: Holocene Wednesday, August 6 9pm 21+ Dance on the lit up floor to Lorde’s new album, VIRGIN, and other hits from HAIM, Charli xcx, Addison Rae, Florence & The Machine, Lana Del Rey, King Princess, Tove Lo, Troye Sivan, Phoebe Bridgers & more! DJ set by @djsappho Well, baby, what was that? @thedanceparties
Hot Flash Heat Wave & Mind’s Eye – w/ Roe Kapara – All Ages!
San Francisco band Hot Flash Heat Wave rose to prominence in the Bay Area music scene in 2015 with the release of their debut album Neapolitan. Their versatile sound, at times reminiscent of dreamy psychedelia, power pop, and post-punk, demonstrates a dynamic range of songwriting prowess centered around consistently infectious, sun-soaked melodies and guitar hooks. Hot Flash Heat Wave is Adam Abildgaard, Nick Duffy, and Ted Davis. The trio hails from Davis, California, where they met in high school through a shared interest in music. Maintaining a DIY ethos instilled by their teenage roots in the Davis/Sacramento punk scene, the group still creates most of their artwork and merchandise themselves. Continuing their habit of self-reinvention, the band has garnered growing attention with the early 2019 release of a short-but-sweet EP, titled Mood Ring, and a self-made music video for its leading single ‘Glo Ride’. An ambitious blending of genres, the EP is a divergence from anything we’ve heard from the group to date, diving deep into themes of introspection and emotional turmoil while still managing a flavor that is uniquely theirs. — Mind’s Eye are in the midst of a career-making year, including their first US headline tour (sold out shows in Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, and LA @ El Rey), support tours with late night drive home and Hockey Dad, and nearing 70 million global streams. Over the course of the past two years, the high-energy quintet have developed a rampantly loyal and perpetually growing fanbase, depicted beautifully here in the band’s recent TikTok. Hailing from the backyards and skateparks of the Bay Area indie scene, Mind’s Eye blends elements of SoCal indie, surf, and alt rock to create their signature sound. Jangly guitar riffs, melodic bass lines, and lyrics that reflect on love and heartbreak are all staples of the band’s style. Following the success of their breakout single “Wasted Affairs,” they debuted their full-length studio album Long Nights and Wasted Affairs, and the record’s fresh sounds and more experimental production made the band a staple in the SoCal indie scene.