Win Tickets ($60): Little Stranger @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-hop Duo, w/ Wax
We are giving away another pair of tickets to Little Stranger @ Crystal Ballroom on February 25. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed February 17.
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From our sponsors:
Little Stranger
February 25, 2025
6:30PM Doors, 8PM Show | $25 ADV, $30 Doors | All Ages
More info: crystalballroompdx.com
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the ‘organized chaos’ that a Little Stranger live show entails.
In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop garnering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet but also the golden age of hip hop running into pop epitomized by early 2000s Timberland, Gorillaz and NERD. Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove the duo has become known for their unique sound, – garnering millions of streams, playing countless sold-out shows and major festivals like Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Hangout Fest, BottleRock, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and more.
Their new album Sat Around Trippin (out June 28 on Ineffable Records) was written and recorded from the duo’s home studio in Charleston for the most part, but started at a remote cabin in Bat Cave, NC with the boys’ shared goal of disappearing a bit and recalibrating their creative minds after months on the road. Several of the tracks on the album were spawned there in those small magical windows of time when late nights became early mornings and creativity didn’t have to vie for their attention. Lead single ‘Kama Sumatra’ was written in response to the political drama surrounding transgender rights and features a tropical melody complete with the marimba. The single sends a message of acceptance and reminder that yourself is the best thing you can be.
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It’s been awhile since I been to a good hip hop show
This duo has a fun jaunty sound, I bet this would be a fun show
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I’m hearing good things about little stranger
Sounds like a great show and it would be nice to get out and enjoy a good show.
Aww yeee
They’ve got the bops!!
Love too
🎉🎉🎉
Late valentines gift???
Expand my horizons!
I’d love to have a fun evening in PDX!
Would love to jam with this funky duo.
Little Stranger blew the roof off the Star last year, I’d love to see what they pull off at the Crystal.
My birthday is Feb. 11th please.
I can’t think of a better way to spend a cold Tuesday night?! ☕️🔥💨
This would be a cool show!
Yes please!
This is my birthday and would make for a more memorable time than anything else I could do right now!
Yes for indie hiphop.
OH yeah sign me up!
I love Crystal Ballroom shows and I love hip hop, why not combine the two?