Xiu Xiu – All Ages – w/ Lucia Luna, Ferngazer
XIU XIU: IGNORE GRIEFThis is a record of halves.Angela Seo sings on half of the record. Jamie Stewart sings on half of the record.Half of the songs are experimental industrial. Half of the songs are experimental modern classical. Half of it is real. Half of it is imaginary. The real songs attempt to turn the worst life has offered to five people the band is connected with into some kind of desperate shape that does something, anything, other than grind and brutalize their hearts and memory within these stunningly horrendous experiences. The imaginary songs are an expansion and abstract exploration of the early rock and roll “Teen Tragedy” genre as jumping off point to decontaminate the band’s own overwhelming emotions in knowing and living with what has happened to these five people. What none of this record does and despite the oft repeated assertion, what Xiu Xiu has never done, is attempt to superficially shock the listener. Instead, Xiu Xiu has spent twenty years grappling with how to process, to be empathetic towards, to disobey and to reorganize horror; there is no other word for it other than horror. The motivation for writing Ignore Grief to be about a child who was sold into prostitution by his mother, a junior high student who was kidnapped and murdered, incessantly choosing alcohol and cocaine over one’s family, becoming lost in the bleakest, darkest aspects of cultish spirituality and committing suicide as means to escape and protest a life of violent sex work is because the members of Xiu Xiu themselves are deeply shocked. Old friend and new member David Kendrick (Sparks, Devo, Gleaming Spires) joins Angela Seo and Jamie Stewart through whatever this may be and whatever it may mean and why ever it may have occurred. The point of aesthetic examination is to see if there is any way to come out the other side or if there is even any reason. In either case there may not be but to simply turn away would be yet a further act of destruction. “I had now lost all confidence in myself, doubted all men immeasurably, and abandoned all hopes for the things of this world, all joy, all sympathy, eternally. This was the truly decisive incident of my life. I had been split through the forehead between the eyebrows, a wound that was to throb with pain whenever I came into contact with a human being.” -Osamu Dazai
Joey Valence & Brae – Early Show! – ALL AGES
Multi-genre producer, vocalist, and writer, Joey Valence is blending elements of classic breakbeat Hip-Hop, boom bap, hardcore punk, and other alternative genres in a strikingly refreshing way.Combined with the additional lyrical talent of vocalist, Brae, the two have explosively launched into the Alternative and Hip-Hop scenes with their high-energy antics, easily identifiable style and masterful use of social media. Over just one year, the duo has organically garnered over 1 million total followers, 80 million views and 22 million streams.
The Lagoons, Jelly Ellington – Early show! – 21+
The Lagoons are the musical project of Los Angeles-raised multi-instrumentalist brothers Ryan and Joey Selan. The duo writes, produces, and records their music out of their home studio in Los Angeles. Their unique sound was first heard on their debut single “California” and was followed up by Gems EP & Escape EP. The duo then went on to release their debut album Midnight Afternoon in June 2020 and their sophomore album Daybreak in January 2022. Their third EP titled Surf Rock was released in September 2022. Their critically acclaimed catalog has received rave reviews from tastemakers and fans across the globe, having been featured in NPR, The New York Times, Paste Magazine, Earmilk, Ones To Watch, and Indie Shuffle. The brothers have completed three headline tours and are rapidly becoming known for their vibrant live shows. Their versatile ability to switch between instruments as well as perform a completely fresh and different set each night makes their live show a must-see.Claiming Texas home for the last nine years and originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Jonathan “Jelly” Ellington, has been courageously crafting his unique sound as an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter since first picking up the guitar at age seven. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his Blues-centric Rock and Roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training.
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/