Win Tickets ($60): Little Stranger @ Crystal Ballroom | Alt Indie Hip-hop Duo, w/ Wax

We are giving away a 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.