Welcome to the (re)launch of Mercury Music Picks! Every week we’ll sift through the sea of concerts, gigs, and shows to let you know what’s really good in Portland. This week we’ve got three(!) local ...

The rock music world has been hit by a steady string of horrible health news across the past year or so. So, as 2025 gets rolling, a number of iconic performers — from frontmen to some of the best ...

How many albums were released in 1975 that have stood the test of time and still resonate strongly today as all-time standouts? That was the question I posed in my Jan. 13 Sunday Arts+Culture cover ...

On this day in 1992, 'Wayne's World' was released, became a huge cult hit, and gave classic rock a newfound boost.

Ahead of SNL ’s 50th anniversary special, which airs on Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock, I dug deep to find the best ...

With blockbuster tours, iconic reunions, and indie darlings hitting the stage, here are 10 must-see shows to book now before ...

River Band, celebrating its 50th anniversary, leads the pack of entertainment coming to local and regional venues over the ...

The 2025 short list of nominees includes Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, ...

The list of 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominations includes Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Bad Company, The Black ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes ...

From collaborating with Wheatus to getting the seal of approval from members of Halestorm, The Prodigy, Skindred and more, Alt Blk Era are breakout stars of the nu gen ...

Officials with the east side rock ... style that originated in Europe in the ’80s, has come under fire through the decades for extreme imagery and lyrics involving occultism and nihilism. Some ...