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Spiky Punk from Combobox

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Portland’s Combobox are here to press refresh on all the stale post-punk we’ve got running amok as of late. They enter the fray with their own frantic, angular knife cuts, slashing and stabbing with such speed and bounce that you’ll find yourself struggling to keep up with all the ruckus. But, they do playfully adopt the fashionable spoken word phenomena, though they’re operating it in their own sort of call-and-response format, building it into something more fitting for their own sound. They break the song’s latter half down, letting the tune crawl to its explosive close. Have a blast and hit refresh!

Nicamus Return with Trust Fall

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I first caught onto Portland’s Nicamus a few year’s ago when they dropped Dog Days, and so they have returned with Trust Fall, their newest effort for your ears. This go round, they’ve taken their twee-leaning tendencies and turned them in the direction of blistering rock n’ roll. Don’t get me wrong, the cleverness and the angular jangling persists on the track’s like the one below, but they come bearing a bit of power and bravery, punching above their weight-class so to speak. If you’re looking for a dip into the more DIY realms of psych and indie rock, you probably can’t go wrong spending the morning with Trust Fall.

Another New Nicamus Tune

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I tend to obsess over things I cannot explain to others, like Portland’s Nicamus. In a way, they sort of remind me of Red Pants, hitting on that sort of lo-fi approach, but built with these dense textures that reveal themselves upon repeat listens. But, I can also see how this just feels like the jangling indie rock we cover all the time, and yet not at all like that, kind of making its own quirky way into the indie rock sound. It’s bright and charming, but just a bit off-kilter, and their ethos seems to be built on channeling freedom into their DIY sound. They’ve got a record titled Trust Fall that should be out real soon, so keep an eye out there!

Nicamus Share Better World Video

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The fascinating sounds of Nicamus really have me straddling my through process this morning, so maybe you can help me decide on the proper pigeon-holing? There’s this great jangling guitar line that operates throughout their fresh single, and while there’s certainly a DIY ethos, it maybe doesn’t have the speed for classic jangle-pop. But, those angular notes do hit upon the post-punk feels, or maybe just a less rambunctious brand of bedroom punk. I loved the overlapping vocals, bridging the style with bits of melody that keep you constantly circling back to get that feeling. They’ve got a new LP titled Trust Fall, and it’ll be on the way shortly, so keep your eyes and ears ready.

 

Chatterbox Drop Dark Days

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After a slow burn to wake you up a little bit, wanted to drop this garage rocker from Portland’s Chatterbox. While you’ll hear some incendiary riffs at play, growling at you from your speakers, you’ll also find a bit more darkness lurking in the shadows. They give into those moments, letting the cymbals shatter all around your ears, but in the end the tune still holds onto a tight bit of melody, which is where the charm hooked me. If you’re looking for a little grungy rock n’ roll swagger, with some sugary sprinkles on top, then this is the place!

Brood22 Share New Single

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While I cannot seem to find a ton of information about new Portland project, Brood22, I can assure you that dipping into the slowed magic of their sound will be worth your time today. There’s an inherent loneliness in the guitar tones, which I find absolutely magical, with slight little bends in the strings that let the notes shoot off into the night sky. That slow approach perfectly fits the vibe of the vocals, embracing the weariness of the pace and in a sense, just existing, as best they can. It’ a tough sound to describe, but fans of slow burns will surely appreciate what’s in store below.

Strange Pilgrim Share Late Light

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Taking a moment from writing about all the weirdo records coming out today to encourage you to keep your eyes out on the future Strange Pilgrim record, as they announce Too Bright Planet today. When jamming this new single (and their recent Embers EP), they’ve taken sort of a folk-influenced americana, and moved into the territory of fog (or rain since they’re from Portland) pop, which ends up putting it into that kind of cosmic dreaminess. This one even includes some appropriate noodling, where musicianship gets put on display before wrapping you up in a warm blanket. Keep your eyes out for the new LP; it drops in September via Royal Oakie.

Chad Offer Park n’ Ride Single

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Portland’s Chad definitely know the way to my heart, quickly grabbing me with light snare snaps and a delectable little keyboard line; it sets the mood and blankets the room with warmth before Sarah Lane enters the room with her silken vocal lines. A little subtle change hits with a punctuated synth line and growling bit of vocals, allowing the track to break up the forward push, especially when the second round opens up into a big instrumental breakdown that gets haunted by Lane’s voice. This song will appear on the group’s debut LP, which is slated for release this May.

Myriads Share Spider Single

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Having begun as a mostly solo project, Maria DeHart’s Myriads now seems bigger than its early bedroom beginnings. But, while the sound of the latest single feels huge, in terms of effort, it doesn’t lose the sincerity in the way her craft works. Moments throughout tend to get punched up and aggressive, only to pull things back in and provide a little bit of softer intimacy to the listener. It’s a balancing act, but one that certainly illustrates the growth of her songwriting, as well as hints at where her new EP is headed; Find Ourselves again is scheduled for release this Spring.

Kissing Book Reissue (S) + Bongo Remix

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Way back in the yesteryear, Portland outfit Kissing Book released (s), but while it was originally out on CD, it is finally getting the Vinyl Reissue treatment via the band’s own Record Lovers. They’ve got this sound that feels like akin to early Kings of Convenience, incorporating soft jazz flourishes into a softened indiepop sound; the gentle wash is what provides the absolute charm that’ll keep you coming back. But, the band also have a little side-project going on, the Tiny Bongos, and they’ve stripped the song back to highlight the percussive element a little more. I’ve got “Hey Kids” in both the original and Tiny Bongo Remix version below, so give a listen.

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