Dakota Theim: 'Better Unsaid' [Video Premiere]

The Portland singer-songwriter quietly released his debut LP—10 tracks of indelible pop songs that feel like they'd sound right at home coming out of a '60s jukebox—at the beginning of the year. If you didn't give it a spin the first time around, spring seems like the perfect season for Dakota Theim's upbeat, timeless tunes.
Bad Shadows: ‘Voices In The Dark’ [Video Premiere]

It’s the early 1960s and you’re watching your freakbeat lover from England catch some SoCal waves. But you may have to make a quick getaway and move on soon as there’s someone, or something, on the hunt for you. This is the sense elicited by the wonderfully woeful “Voices In The Dark” video from the Portland garage punks.
Patina: 'All I Ever Had' [Video Premiere]

The Americana sextet emanate a warm familiarity on their third LP 'Hard Luck Sound,' making the kind of music that feels like hanging with old friends. Out now, enjoy some superb cinematography until we can properly celebrate the release of their new record, together in good company.
Whim: 'Brick Walls and All Their Secrets' [Song Premiere]

Bricks are not the only things that hold secrets. On Whim’s new single, the artist leaves plenty obscured for listeners to discover on their own.
Fox and Bones: 'Already Here (Music in Modern Times)' [Song Premiere]

The duo get real about the struggles professional musicians face while also savoring making music for a living. Celebrate the release of this single—as well as their signing to Portland's Dutch Records—at the Doug Fir with The Get Ahead and Dead Lee on February 26. Wanna win some tix? Click here!
Shy Honey: 'Runaway' [Video Premiere]

Soaked in nostalgia for the ’80s and ’90s, Shy Honey's synthpop love songs are perfect for any and all the Valentine's Day feels in your life right now. Mark your cal for a night of indelible local electropop when LEO ISLO, Shy Honey and Nosila share the Holocene stage on July 16!

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