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With traces of electronic pop layered atop indie rock hooks, Portland, Oregon band Priory is one that you'll be hearing about in the next few years. The band has two albums to their name thus far. Their first EP was recorded with Sky Norwood who has also produced albums for indie darlings Blind Pilot and Horse Feathers . Since then they have been snagged up by Expunged Records and released their first full length self-titled album last week. This quartet has a Local Natives edge to them with their additional percussion and [...]

• Priory - Lady of Late

Priory are a Portland, Oregon-based indie-pop/electronic-folk band comprised of Brandon Johnson (vocals, bass), Kyle Dieker (acoustic guitar, keys, bells, falsetto), Rich Preinesberger (drums), and Greg Harpel (lead guitar, bells, keys). Following up 20102s "Cold Hands" EP with their debut, the self-titled full-length album (via Expunged Records). Try out " Lady Of Late " (for fans of Modest Mouse , Cold War Kids ).

• Priory - priory_ladyoflate.mp3

Yesterday was a long day for me, just dancing about in my chair. But, today I think I've become refocused after discovering Portland band Priory . At first, I thought I had stumbled upon this great bit of forestry folk, you know, the softer type that takes you to the woods. Then, a bit of a bounce was introduced in the middle of this track, which, while welcome, completely caught me off guard. It's nice to find a little blend between true folk and street pop, so it's easy to say that I got hooked [...]

• Priory - 02-Kings-of-Troy.mp3

Portland's Priory We've been fans of Portland's PRIORY ever since we first heard " Devil Vs Heater " and then booked them for The Rumble: Portland party last June, and since then we've watched these guys grow and produce an album, " Cold Hands " that's jammed with great songs, such as this one, " Kings Of Troy" . They release their record on Expunged Records on June 17th at Mississippi Studios and here's a taste of what's on there. SONG OF THE DAY: [...]

I was passed 3 Rounds and a Sound by Portland rockers Blind Pilot and had heard it was very " Arcade Fire meets Jack Johnson ." Umm, whoever told me that is deaf because I wholeheartedly disagree! Decidedly piqued, I figured I would give this indie pop duo a fair shot anyway. And after a couple of listens, it's safe to say I'm glad I did. If you're looking for the musical equivalent to what The Shins would sound like if they jumped out of bed and immediately began playing music without [...]