Artist profile: Rainbow Face

Rainbow Face promotional photo
Rainbow Face promotional photo

Since forming in 2015, Rainbow Face has established itself as a major band of Portland’s progressive, experimental, and math rock scene. Their 2020 debut album Stars’ Blood surprised many with positive international reviews including making Grant Moon of Prog Magazine’s #11 best album of the year. Their style is defined by their loud wall of sound combining classic prog, post-punk, and experimental rock.

Personnel:

  • Salvador Altamirano-Farrell — Keyboards, synthesizers
  • Connor Reilly — Drums, percussion
  • Dominique Reveneau — Bass
  • Jake Rose — Guitar, vocals

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Artist profile: Bent Knee

Bent Knee promotional photo
Bent Knee promotional photo

Since its formation at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Bent Knee has been growing a reputation as one of the most exciting American bands. Their music is intense and unpredictable, combining elements of rock, folk, and electronics into a sound all their own.

(Note that when the performance date rolled around, Jessica Kion and Ben Levin were down with Covid and unable to perform. The remaining four members presented a modified set.)

Personnel:

  • Chris Baum — Violin, vocals
  • Jessica Kion — Bass, vocals
  • Ben Levin — Guitar, vocals
  • Courtney Swain — Keyboards, vocals
  • Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth — Drums
  • Vince Welsh — Synths, sound design

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