At The THESIS we support all types of hip-hop, and gangsta rap is no exception. Sometimes we call them “urban” or “street” when we don’t want to bring attention to the…

I happened across this gem from Portland vet Jake Kost last night, and after like a dozen spins I must say that I really enjoyed it. The highly capable bar-spitter…

Landon Larson is back. This time he brings us his latest single “Same Problems” where he showcases his melodic talent as well as his creative rhyme scheme.  The portland emcee…

The Summer closes with another promising Holocene takeover, and it’s Northwest vs. Everybody For all the sorry souls who missed it, We Take Holocene III featured Alia Zin, Blossom, Karma…

DANIELSEVENTWO is a youngin on a mission, and this latest release exemplifies his laid back, smoke-friendly style perfectly. But watch how the kid’s moving… Over a wavy beat by ATL’s…

Approximately one week ago, I attended one of the best shows Portland hip hop has had to offer in a long time. The newly formed record label Eyrst celebrated their…

If you haven’t heard by now, one of rap’s biggest superstars Kanye West is opening 21 pop up shops this weekend worldwide. Back in February Ye released his seventh studio…

Crate Diggers is a podcast all about our connections and influences in music. Hosted by The Thesis resident DJ, Verbz and engineered by his brother, hip hop producer, Steez; Crate Diggers has featured some of Portland’s…

Tomorrow night is definitely going to be one for the books and quite possibly one of the best line ups the city of roses has to offer. Don’t worry if…

If this review reads like a love letter to what I considered ‘The Aluna Show,’ it’s because it is. [Editor’s Note: This post marks Michelle’s second contribution to Concert Buds,…