Kind of a short one this week, music fans, but we couldn’t let mention of the new Aminé album pass without a review. Also, don’t sleep on the PDX Live line-up—she’s almost here! (Okay, she’s in August). On a rainy day like today, imagine the August heat on your skin, sipping a seltzer surrounded by jazzed up fellow music-lovers. Summer’s almost here, people!

New release(s) from Portland-relevant artist(s).

Portland-raised, LA-based rapper Aminé continues to embody upbeat, bright, and bubbly rap that’s the perfect playlist for a trendy cocktail bar. Often effervescent, his music is easy to bop around to, is loaded with positive vibes, and encourages movement. On May 16, the hometown hero dropped his sixth studio album, 13 Months of Sunshine, following 2023’s KAYTRAMINÉ, his joint album wi

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