Roman Gokhman

PORTLAND, Ore. — One day after my birthday in 2000, as I was about to graduate from high school in Eugene, Ore., my dad and I sat in our living room in front of the TV for a night that started famously well (unless you were a Lakers fan) and ended horribl... See more

TUALATIN, Ore. — There were many smiles and and some looks of disbelief among awestruck kids as Trail Blazers players and coaches took several families on a holiday shopping spree and scavenger hunt through the aisles of the Tualatin Fred Meyer on Wednesd... See more

Ever since Linda Perry crossed the Bay Bridge for the first time in the waning hours of 1986, San Francisco has held a special place in her heart. Even before the singer-songwriter formed 4 Non Blondes here and went on to a successful career as a songwrit... See more

Petey USA, courtesy. We’re all about the rock and roll this week, with brash energy from The Notwist, Petey USA, the U.K.’s South Arcade, west Texas country pop-punks Treaty Oak Revival and the return of Midwest quintet The Modern Era. But softer, longing... See more

This week, we bring you a road-rage-ready rocker by Des Rocs, a paranoid industrial tune by The Leaving (members of CHVRCHES), a moody instrumental number by Aukai, intriguing production by Very Nice Person, uplifting encouragement from Juliana Hatfield, ... See more