Night Heron, the musical project helmed by former Radiation City frontman Cameron Spies, crafts intimate soundscapes that exist in the space between whispers and dreams. Their debut album "Instructions for Night" emerged from personal transformation and global isolation, featuring distinctive ASMR-like vocals and carefully constructed sonic textures. Following up with their sophomore album "Escapism," Night Heron continues to explore life's quiet moments, weaving between dreamy morning reflections and twilight contemplations. Joined by accomplished musicians from Portland's indie scene (including members of Y La Bamba, Reptaliens, The Apricots, and Weeed), Night Heron creates music that invites listeners to lean in closer, finding universal meaning in life's most intimate moments.

From Portland, Oregon, BendreTheGiant is the Neo-Soul Power Pop group led by Ben Estrada. Estrada has been releasing music since 2020, but his 2024 releases mark the first time he has brought in outside collaborators: BendreTheGiant is now a six-piece band that includes keyboardist Delos Erickson, guitarist Avery Scanlon, bassist Eli Hansen, drummer Nate Hansen, and saxophonist Ben Harris. 

 

In 2024 BendreTheGiant released an EP, "Get Well Soon," and pair of singles, "Nobody Knows" and "Make It Stop." Their forthcoming EP, "Wading In The Deep End," will be released on Friday, March 7, and coincides with a tour of Oregon, California, and Washington. BendreTheGiant has been featured on OPB, the Dan Cable Podcast, and Eugene Weekly, and was a 2024 winner of MusicOregon's Echo Fund artist grant.