Ellie Riser
Hello my little musical goblins, it’s been far too long since I last wrote you, and for that, I’m deeply sorry…but today, the wait is over! I have put (what small bits I have left of) my heart and soul into curating a list of songs that are nothing short of perfect. I encourage you to listen along with the playlist I’ve created and prepare to laugh, cry, die, be reborn, and die once more as we dive into Ellie’s List of Perfect Songs.
Ava Kobos
Broadway has reopened and touring musicals are back! Here are the musicals that will be coming to Portland:
Mia Fitzloff
“Musically and lyrically, Red resembled a heartbroken person.” Red (Taylor’s Version) releases November 12th—by the time you’re reading this, it will already be out.
Ellie Riser & Anna Blake Patrick
It’s officially spooky season, Aardvarks, and there’s nothing scarier than having no good music to show all your friends.*
Ellie Riser and Nnene Ndubisi
Summer 2021 is already in full swing for teenagers across the nation so your new music mavens Nnene N. and yours truly have cultivated the music you need to start your summer off on the right note.
Mia Fitzloff
As the Dig’s resident Taylor Swift news reporter, I am so excited to finally be able to talk about Fearless (Taylor’s Version) which dropped April 9th 2021.
Ellie Riser
After a long wait, I’ve got 5 new playlists for you all―and don’t worry, I made them as unpredictable as the weather!
Torben Karl
TikTok has transformed the way that music is shared with us and it seems like there is a new hit every day. Here’s a list of the sounds we’re anticipating for the musical scene of 2021.
Ellie Riser
In my new series, I will be talking with local artists and creators about their projects and experience being an artist in Portland and how that impacts their interactions with the community. Last week I had the privilege to speak with Randal Wyatt, a Portland rapper and activist working against the rampant gentrification of Portland’s black communities. Here is our conversation: