2017 Top 10 Portland Indie Rock Albums

The Autonomics - Debt Sounds
Ignore the Saturday morning Snapchat cover, this is road-honed, pogo-inducing, virile rock n roll.

Sunbathe - Sunbathe

Can't stop listening to these lovelorn and wistful lyrics wrapped in heavenly guitar riffs wavering between surf and shoegaze. 

A Certain Smile - Fits & Starts

Definitely living up to the legacy of name-checked OG dream poppers Aberdeen and Portland's own Rocketship.

Public Eye - Relaxing Favorites
Propulsive staccato vocals, punchy choruses, and killer riffs easily makes for one of my favorite punk/post punk albums in a while.


Deathlist - Deathlist LP

Textural and melancholy, raw and rhythmic. She is consistently creating and collaborating on many of my favorite songs.

Star Club - Sixth Avenue Motel
Love the sax, love the grimy, sexy mood. Feels like late night, post-punk, beatnik soul. Or something.

Sallie Ford - Soul Sick

Open and vulnerable, she tackles her own mental health and artistic wellness with a familiar bop. So direct and approachable, she makes it seem easy.

Battleme - Cult Psychotica

Seasoning serves them well. Wry observations delivered with a smokers rasp, huge crunchy alt. rock riffs mixed with barroom boogie. 

Cardioid - Parts Dept.

A must listen to for Radiation City fans. Same vocals you love, just branching out a bit more. Might even be catchier. Amazing live.

Dogheart - Family Hair
With their relaxed vibe and attention to craft, they’re making a claim for Portland’s masters of mid tempo indie rock.

Other Favorites: Landlines, Wild Ones, Daydream Machine, Sea Fuzz, Cool American, New Move, Mope Grooves, Airport, Eyelids, Máscaras, Souvenir Driver, Havania Whaal, Mo Tropper, Months... so much good local music came out this year.