"When Emma Boster, singer of Portland-grown metalcore giants Dying Wish, told her family she would be talking to the Mercury, her grandmother responded, "Tell them you're a fifth-generation Portlander!" Though she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, three years ago, the pull of Rip City is inescapable-an inevitable fact when your family has been part of it for so long. "I'm actively trying to make my way back, but we're so busy, so it's hard to find a sliver of time to move across the country again.""
"She might not be with us in the flesh anymore, but for the second year in a row, Dying Wish's holiday heaviness extravaganza, Dying Wishmas, will be taking over the Roseland Theater. Born of the fact that bands often skimp hometown shows when on tour (and a strong love for Christmas itself), the micro-festival promises a nine-band bill, stacked with bands from all over the West Coast and beyond, for a truly reasonable $50 (before fees, naturally)."
"You probably shouldn't count on Dying Wish to play any Christmas songs during their set (though, when asked what song she'd pick, Boster was quick to choose "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"). What you should probably expect, though, is a set jam-packed with songs from their killer new album, Flesh Stays Together. Ahead of the big day, I chatted with Boster about the embarrassment of punk riches they've booked for this year's shin-dig, her holiday family traditions, and the Ghost of Dying Wishmas Future."
Emma Boster moved to Nashville three years ago but retains deep Portland roots through family and pride in the city. Dying Wish will return to the Roseland Theater for Dying Wishmas for a second consecutive year. The micro-festival arose from bands often skipping hometown shows and a love of Christmas, and will present a nine-band bill drawn from the West Coast and beyond for a reasonable $50. Dying Wish will likely focus on material from Flesh Stays Together rather than traditional holiday songs, though Boster selected "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" as a humorous choice. Boster expresses missing Portland sports and maintains a loquacious, engaging persona.
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