Amtrac: North American Tour 2023 – w/ DJ Dissolve – 21+
Amtrac favors a tactile assembly of alternative electronic music reliant on handcrafted nuance akin to that of a band. The Kentucky-born and Los Angeles-based artist, DJ, producer, remixer, multi- instrumentalist, and founder of Openers carefully fuses textures and styles into an unabridged, unfiltered, and undeniable sonic trip on his aptly titled second full-length, Oddyssey [Openers/RCA Records]. As such, he imparts a piece of himself on every moment — from the production and composition to the vocals and performance.The story represents the culmination of a near nine-year journey since the release of his acclaimed 2011 debut, Came Along. The album elevated the Morehead, KY native — born Caleb Cornett — to the cutting edge of electronic music. In its wake, he amassed an acclaimed catalog of originals and remixes. Lending his touch to tunes by Two Door Cinema Club, Elderbrook, Sigur Rós, and Chromatics, Pitchfork described his remixing as “epic-sounding.”Among the originals, 2014’s “Those Days” notably boasted vocals from Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Following the 2016 solo EP Lost In Motion, he reached a new plateau on the 1987 EP during 2017. Both “Never Lost” and “Piano Boy” put up over 6 million Spotify streams each as his total stream tally neared the 100 million mark.Along the way, he earned praise from Billboard, Mixmag, Revolt, Complex, i-D Magazine, and more in addition to gracing the stages of major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, Osheaga Festival, and Holy Ship!, to name a few. Not to mention, he headlined shows on four continents. Launching Openers in 2017, he provided a home to tracks by Durante, Rick Trainor, Luces, and many others.Amidst this whirlwind, he continued to write music, working towards what would become Oddyssey. This time around, he nodded to a wider swath of influences. Inspired by filmmaker and composer John Carpenter of Halloween and Escape From New York fame, he further utilized outboard gear and incorporated synthesizer soundscapes as he built the framework of the record. He also sang on a total of four tracks.He teased the album by way of “Madness to Mayhem,” which Billboard dubbed, “a song that seems to bridge the gap between his Came Along days and the moody blues of his present.” Meanwhile, the first single “Between The Lines” illuminates an evolution. Above resounding piano, Amtrac’s upbeat and uplifting production builds towards a hummable hook awash in a rush of fluttering neon synths and a driving beat. He croons, “I said every single lesson is stuck on loop, read between the lines.””There’s a lot of trial-and-error tinkering to find the magic moment,” he says. “That launches the path of a song. It’s what happened on ‘Between The Lines.’ I wanted to do something faster and more high energy, and I went for it. As far as the lyrics go, most of them pertain to my relationships. That’s the case here, for sure.”Elsewhere on the record, Amtrac’s vocals also drive the indie rock-influenced “Stratego” and pensive “Accountable,” while Lali Puna delivers a dreamy cameo on “No Place” and Alex Metric contributes a heartfelt vocal turn to the synth swells of “So Afraid.”Renowned for his performances, the live show will reflect the same spirit, integrating visuals as he plays synthesizers live and takes the microphone. “I want to do different things every show,” he adds. “It’s meant to be unique.”In the end, Amtrac’s authenticity shines in everything he does.with local support from DJ Dissolve!
Club Blush: An Ethereal & Euphoric Dance Night – 21+
Club Blush is an ethereal and euphoric dance night. A tribute to the hits from ODESZA, Rufus Du Sol, Flume Disclosure, Kaskade, Hayden James, Jamie xx, Bob Moses, Lane 8, Bonobo, Fred Again…, MGMT, Zhu, Duke Dumont, Empire of the Sun, Flight Facilities, Gorgon City, Purity Ring, Nora En Pure, Snakehips, Kaytranada… etc. FREE BEFORE 10PM WITH RSVP – SUBJECT TO VENUE CAPACITY (EARLY ARRIVAL RECOMMENDED) – RSVP sign ups close 1 day before the event, or upon sell out, whichever is earlierFOR PRIORITY ENTRY UNTIL 11PM, PURCHASE AN ADVANCE TICKET FOR $15$20 AT THE DOOR AFTER 10PM
FOCUS: A DANCE NIGHT INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC OF SZA – 21+
🎶🎶 Focus: A Dance Night Inspired by the music of SZA 🎶🎶Dance to all of her hits from her new album “S.O.S” and more, as well as a sprinkle of your favorite R&B, Pop and Hip Hop anthems from artists like Beyonce, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Follow us on Instagram 🙌 @PAUZPRESENTSFREE BEFORE 10PM WITH RSVP – SUBJECT TO VENUE CAPACITY (EARLY ARRIVAL RECOMMENDED) – RSVP sign ups close 1 day before event, or upon sell out, whichever is earlierFOR PRIORITY ENTRY UNTIL 11PM, PURCHASE AN ADVANCE TICKET FOR $15(4 TICKET PRESALE BUNDLE FOR $45!)$20 AT THE DOOR AFTER 10PM
BAD BUNNY BIRTHDAY BASH Dance Party – 21+
THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM.BAD BUNNY BIRTHDAY BASH🐰💥 ¡Vamos a bailar! 📍 Holocene – Portland, OR🎂 Thursday, March 9⏰ 9PM – 1AM 💃🕺21+SAVE THE DATE / PREPÁRATE 👏🏽$16 Advance 🎟️$22 Day of PartyFrom the partiers behind ‘NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI’ comes BBBB – a special edition dance party for fans of Bad Bunny. 🥳 We all wish Benito would spend his special night with us but he’s got plans.💓 At BBBB, our DJ will have Bad Bunny’s hits on ALL NIGHT LONG. Now you bring the energy 😝 Sounds by @francis.mxs and @lapaushi $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Taller Salud , a community-based feminist non-profit organization In Puerto Rico, dedicated to improving women’s access to health, reducing violence in community settings, and fostering economic development through education and activism.¡Siguenos por instagram.com/nochedeveranosinti!@NOCHEDEVERANOSINTI ❤️🌴
MAL AMANTE: Rosalia Dance Party on Valentine’s Night – 21+
😽 MAL AMANTE 💔 Rosalía Dance Party 📍 Holocene – Portland 🥀 Tuesday, February 14 🌜 8:30PM – 12:30AM 💃🏻 21+ Motomamissss where are you at?! 🏍️ We’re coming to you and bringing Lapaushi to play all of Rosalía’s hits on Valentine’s Night. 🤌🏽 With a little Tokischa, J Balvin, Romeo + more sprinkled in, it’s sure to be a sexy night 🥵🥵 Trae alguien que te quiera de verdad 💖 que las mejores amigas son las que se besan ¿no? 😉
WE ARE THE UNION, CATBITE, KILL LINCOLN – w/ Omnigone – presented by Mammoth NW & Mike Thrasher – All Ages
We Are The Union is a ska/punk band from Los Angeles, CA. Catbite is a ska band from Philadelphia, PA. Kill Lincoln is a ska/punk band from Washington, DC. Omnigone is a ska/punk band from Bay Area, CA.
SNAP! – ’90s vs ’00s Dance party! – 21+
Join us for SNAP! PDX this month at HOLOCENE on FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH for our Y2K 90s vs 00s party. We have something for everyone! EXPECT TO HEAR Hip Hop, Rock, West Coast Rap, R&B, Rave, Pop and everything in between from the early 90s to the early 00s. And don’t forget to step into our gaming area to play all your favorite Nintendo games. The SNAP! crew brings the party every LAST FRIDAY at Holocene for a nostalgic trip back to all your favorite music from the early 90s to the early 00s. Spanning genres from Hip Hop to House to Alt Rock to Modern re-edits you will feel like you are back in Middle school. Resident DJ’sColin JonesIntrocut “Like” & Follow us!TikTok: @snap90spartyInstagram: @snap90spartyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNAP90s/
LAFFY TAFFY Twerk / Trap / Dancehall / Reggaeton party w/ DJ BNick & Special guests: Freez ‘Em & DJ Juggernaut – 21+
Alpha Pack Presents: Laffy Taffy – Twerk In all Ass-sorted Flavors Twerk | Trap | R&B | Dancehall | Reggaeton Nonstop sounds that are guaranteed to keep you sweating on the dancefloor. Laffy Taffy features resident DJ BNick (Blow the Whistle/Solid Gold/The Get Down/AirPlane Mode); featuring monthly rotating guests. Music will have NO boundaries, but it will be ALL fuego!!!! Heavy hitting Twerk 808s, ratchet Trap anthems, pulsating Dancehall favs, and GROUNDBREAKING Reggaeton bangers!!! This party will not disappoint. Advance tickets and Before 11pm at the door: $10 After 11pm at the door: $15 Resident DJ: BNickGuest DJs: Freez ‘Em & Juggernaut
JUICE Drum & Bass 18th Anniversary w/ Artificial Intelligence, BCee, MC Fava, Reid Speed, MC Questionmark, Praderz – 21+
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. WE WILL HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 8:30PM, $40 COVER. WE’LL SEE YOU SOON!It’s been near 18 years since the birth of JUICE Drum and Bass in 2005! Join us for this very special 18th Anniversary celebration at Holocene! Through thick and thin, this night has endured here as the longest running DnB night in Oregon. We’re SO proud of being an anchor in the Pacific Northwest’s electronic music scene, and one of the few DnB events in the states continuing for this length of time. JUICE was my first born, then a hobby and project—and now along with BassRoutes Agency—is a full time career. Heart and soul goes into every single graphic, our merch designs, and every detail of event production for in person events and livestreams. So we’re incredibly excited to welcome this lineup of EPIC proportions: the mighty Artificial Intelligence (London, UK); Spearhead Recs legend BCee (on his first US tour ever); along with the amazingly talented MC Fava (Germany), who will be playing a special live DJ and vocal set. With regional support from West Coast’s finest: Reid Speed (CA), local stateside/UK boss MC Questionmark, and JUICE resident Praderz launching the night—no part of this evening should be missed! Expect to hear world-class drum and bass from the moment you walk through the door, until close. Facebook Invite/RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/467395392257819Masks are strongly encouraged, thank you for respecting everyone’s individual comfort boundaries. It’s JUICE’s mission to continue to showcase the best that deep soulful DnB offers for in person and feature livestream sessions on select last Fridays of the month. 2023 will be a hybrid of 6-7 of these events (dates posted at end of the invite). Looking for more JUICE? Find our weekly “InBetween Sessions” on twitch.tv/juicedrumandbass from 7-11pm PST Tues/Thurs/Sun with the JUICE crew, keeping the music fresh, and growing these streams as a staple for listeners worldwide. Our website: www.juicedrumandbass.com We will have limited “JUICEbox” “DNB LIFE” and “Portland Junglist” gear at the venue. To ensure finding your size, pre-order at: https://www.juicedrumandbass.com/merch Thanks to all who came out in October for our most recent show at Holocene. Photos are here: https://www.juicedrumandbass.com/godlie-trac-winslow-flaco
Glowed Up! – A Tribute Dance Night to Kaytranada, Anderson .Paak + More!- 21+
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT, AND RSVP LIST IS MAXED OUT AS WELL. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM. ($20 at the door)Glowed Up! – A Tribute to Kaytranada, Anderson .Paak + More! Glowed Up! – A dance night inspired by Kaytranada’s hits, remixes, edits and more, as well as all of your favorite R&B, Electronic and Hip Hop artists such as Channel Tres, Disclosure, Thundercat, Toro Y Moi + more! Follow us on Instagram 🙌 @PAUZPRESENTS