Had a day yesterday and didn’t get a chance to do my weekly highlight of new Portland releases. So, let’s do this now. A thread to follow.

I’m aware that this is just a sample pack from @GradientAudio of Moog noises for budding producers but its great on its own. Like a wild Hausu Mountain release. https://gradientaudio.bandcamp.com/album/gradient-lab-x-chad-dubz-grandmother-dub-siren-sample-pack

The mighty Jed Bindeman has a fantastic reissue label (Concentric Circles) and, with it, just brought back to life a rare 1984 cassette from NM experimental artist Jack Briece that makes great use of modular synths and forward-thinking rhythms https://jackbriece.bandcamp.com/album/heterophonious-fool

Musician Anthony Brisson dreamed up an alternative soundtrack to his favorite film (Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure) and brought it to life with the help of gang of locals, including Amenta Abioto, Eddie Bond, and his partner Lisa Schonberg. https://coordination.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-adventure

I’m probably biased as I’ve known this dude for AGES, but I can’t help but shout out my buddy @WockenfussWins and his new collection of wrestling-themed hip-hop. https://wockenfuss.bandcamp.com/album/the-stallion

My favorite pleasant surprise - a collection of gentle, gorgeous folk music from an artist named Ashby. This stunned me to silence. https://ashbysongs.bandcamp.com/album/ashby 

Rasheed Jamal ( @itsrasheedjamal) has been quietly amassing a mighty discography of socially conscious hip-hop and he graced the world with a fantastic collection of new tunes yesterday. https://rasheedjamal.bandcamp.com/album/22-grams-iamthatiam

Another great local rapper @brysonthealien has been sneaking out new tracks, like this one featuring some help from LA production team @_pioneer11. https://brysonthealien.bandcamp.com/track/power-pack

I know approximately nothing about Crisis Mode but this new demo of HXC punk already has them in line for favorite local artist status. https://crisismode.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2020 

And, finally, as always local label @SpottedPeccary has its ear trained to the best ambient/new age releases and this new glimmering delight from Ben Cox is no exception. https://ambientelectronic.bandcamp.com/album/consciousness-and-other-tricks-of-the-light