Win Tickets ($44): Braden Bales + Ezra @ Mission Theater | Indie Pop

We are giving away a pair of tickets to Braden Bales + Ezra @ Mission Theater on February 9. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed February 2.

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From our sponsors:
Braden Bales + Ezra
February 9, 2026
7pm doors, 8pm show | $44.25 | All Ages
Purchase Tickets: mcmenamins.com

Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

BRADEN BALES is a Canadian singer-songwriter/artist who has built a reputation for his deeply personal and emotionally resonant music. Now based in Los Angeles, Bales gained widespread recognition with his breakout hit, CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS-an anthem of anxiety and self-doubt that has amassed over 60 million streams worldwide.

Over the past couple years, Bales has continued to build momentum with a successful headline tour, selling out major markets including New York and Los Angeles, alongside support runs with Livingston, Cian Ducrot, and MICO. After releasing his 5 STAGES OF GRIEF EP with Capitol Records, Bales is now fully independent and entering a new chapter with a fresh EP and national headline tour.

In addition to his solo work, he recently launched an emo band, afterthought, with his friend and collaborator Ezra.The band has quickly gained traction within the scene, gaining over 4M views across socials, and building demand for a full-length album slated for release in late 2026.

Ezra is a dynamic singer/songwriter from the Bronx, now making waves from his base in Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from the emotional depth of his favorite artists growing up, Ezra crafts music that connects deeply with listeners, offering a sense of therapy and understanding. His unique genre-blending style-dubbed “Ezracore” by fans on TikTok-seamlessly fuses hyperpop, rock, and rap elements, creating a sound that’s unmistakably his own.