Mercury Music Picks: Hardcore Shortiez Destroy HLR, Larry Brings His Flask to Showdown, and It's Spring Break in Kenton
Briefly

Mercury Music Picks: Hardcore Shortiez Destroy HLR, Larry Brings His Flask to Showdown, and It's Spring Break in Kenton
"Sessa's charming stage presence, irresistible Portuguese vocals, and the whole band's groovy sunshine energy made the entire room fall in love with the musicians from São Paulo."
"The originals Gal Costa and Marcos Valle would be proud knowing of the work Sessa is doing, carrying on the legacy of tropicália, bossa, and samba deep into 21st Century North America."
"Nadler haunts the subconscious like the spring haunts the nervous system in the deepest winter, with her 2025 album New Radiation meandering through gothic folk and drone."
"Shortiez brings the brown sound, that slammer shit the Bay exports in quantities unmatched worldwide, promising an intense experience for the audience."
Sessa's performance at Showdown showcased a charming stage presence and irresistible Portuguese vocals, captivating the audience. The band's groovy energy resonated throughout the venue, reminiscent of the tropicália, bossa, and samba movements. This performance was a significant contribution to the legacy of Brazilian music in North America. Upcoming shows feature Marissa Nadler and Anand Wilder, with Nadler's gothic folk style promising an emotional experience. The lineup also includes Shortiez and other bands, highlighting the vibrant music scene in the region.
Read at Portland Mercury
Unable to calculate read time
[
|
]