The Somali-American rap artist will release a full album later this year.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Face the Music: It’s back to the alternative ’80s with Hiss & Chambers
The local modern rockers cover four tunes on new EP.
Things to Do: Local art and theater and a musical from across the pond
Check out art exhibits at Speedwell Projects and a Mayo Street Arts Pop-Up Gallery
Live Music Lineup: Broadway tunes from Biddeford and an Elton John tribute in Ogunquit
You can also stream a performance by singer Natále from the Camden Opera House.
Press Play: Listen to ‘It Feels Heavy’ by SeepeopleS
The track is from their forthcoming album ‘Field Guide for Survival In This Dying World.’
Live Music Lineup: Folk, jazz and indie rock from here and away
Catch Jeff Christmas in person and stream Mark Tipton Trio and The Decemberists
Things to Do: A virtual international experience, local art and an online scavenger hunt
There’s also a Zoom conversation with modern-day chamber music composers.
Face the Music: A look back at live indoor shows as they start to slowly return
One writer and three venue owners and managers recall some favorite concerts at Maine venues.
Press Play: Listen to ‘One of a Kind’ by Tim Winchester
The track is from his debut album ‘Into the Open.’
Face the Music: Rustic Overtones releases stripped-down songs that show late band member’s vision
‘The Lucky Ones,’ which features the many talents of trombone player Dave Noyes, can be streamed on YouTube.