Artist: Obscured By Clouds

Great fourth effort from this San Fransisco trio. San Francisco - San Fransisco - Arts - Music - Game

Starting July off strong, ARZ rocked the house at Dante's in downtown Portland. Made up of lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Steve Adams and drummer/synthesizer-er Meryl Hale, the pair performed live along with some of their own pre-recorded tracks. The music was awesome and it sounded like a full-on, filled-out band. Big time. Hale advised us that ARZ is heavily influenced by 70s bands like Rush, Yes, and ELP. They showed during this performance that they can rock with the best of them. Their music was filled with awesome change-ups and excellent guitar [...]

• Obscured By Clouds - Terrapin

Last night I set out for the evening with few expectations. I was not familiar with any of the acts, had never visited the Columbia City Theater before, and the show had been brought to my attention only one day prior. Still, when asked if I would be interested in covering a Obscured By Clouds performance featuring three cameras and a laser show, I did not hesitate: "you had me at lasers." And said lasers did not disappoint. Crafted by master artist Milo Mindbender, beams (or are they vectors?) of lights shot [...]

• Obscured By Clouds - Soft Cheeked & Worried

From the just-released album "Psycheclectic" by Portland Oregan Band Obscured By Clouds Obscured By Clouds steps out from behind all veils, preconceptions, or limitations here. This new music is a very eclectic amalgam holding potential for an introspective journey waiting for discovery. The entire album has an intriguingly measured intensity throughout. Each song yields to the subconscious undertow of lyricism and wafting effects as "The Drip Feed" theme trails throughout each segue, within the very psychedelic cross-faded cinematic imagery of each new song. Come and check [...]