Indie-folk/jazz

Influences: Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Joni Mitchell, Elliott Smith, Radiohead, St. Vincent, Fiona Apple, Neko Case

Matthew Heller
Goodbye & So Long
La musique est l'art qui permet à l'âme de se livrer à l'universel.

Meet Matthew Heller, the Portland-based troubadour who fearlessly confronts the harsh realities of life in his music.
Portland's community and collaborative spirit is reflected in the city’s vibrant arts scene, which Heller embodies in his songs. He draws on a wide range of musical styles and influences, resulting in something truly unique and original.
His latest single, "Goodbye & So Long," is a driving force of evocative storytelling, taking listeners through a kaleidoscope of sounds, emotions, and textures. 
With a distinctive blend of indie-rock, folk, and pop influences, his music creates a rich and immersive sonic landscape that envelops the listener from the very first note.
Heller’s soaring vocals are the perfect complement to the music, with a range that spans from delicate whispers to thunderous roars. His piano work is equally impressive, shifting effortlessly from ethereal soundscapes to propulsive rhythms that drive the music forward.
Backing Heller’s vocals and keyboards is a powerhouse rhythm section, led by producer David Pollock, who also engineered, mixed, and mastered the song in his Fortress Galaxy studios. Pollock’s intricate drumming and groovy basslines, as well as his blistering guitar work adds a layer of intensity and urgency to the music, while Bradley Mackeson's additional keyboards add a touch of dreamy atmosphere to the mix.
The result is a sound that is at once raw and polished, intimate and expansive, joyful and melancholic. Whether he's exploring the complexities of love and loss or delving into the darker corners of the human psyche, Matthew Heller’s music is a thrilling and unforgettable experience.
Goodbye & So Long manifests an exquisite blend of post-punk garage vitality, interwoven with ghostly psychedelia and the vibes of classic alternative indie's new wave opulence. Heller's sonic craft, akin to a neo-outlaw songwriter, encapsulates the very essence of folk-rock balladry. Weaving together the vibrant rhythms of Dandy Warhols-esc groove-laden indie rock with the introspective depths reminiscent of The Cranberries' politically charged dreamy odes, this opus transcends mere musical boundaries, propelling the listener into a sublime auditory journey.
Goodbye & So Long is an epochal testament to Heller's artistic prowess, a demonstration that elevates the soul and resonates with the heartbeat of a generation yearning for melodic salvation. 
Heller’s lyrics are both poetic and erudite, saturated with a sense of profundity that is rare in contemporary music.
What truly sets Heller apart, however, is his ability to imbue his music with a sense of immediacy and gravitas. His songs are not simply exercises in intellectual reflection, but also powerful emotional journeys that resonate with listeners on a visceral level. Whether exploring the tumultuous nature of romantic relationships or the existential angst of modern life, Heller's music is always rooted in a deep sense of empathy and compassion.
Matthew Heller's music draws from a rich tapestry of personal experiences, passions, and influences. His lyrical and melodic style combines a sense of poignant depth with a musical approach that is both innovative and captivating. 
Ultimately, Matthew Heller is an artist who defies categorization, transcending the boundaries of genre and convention to create a sound that is wholly his own. Through his music, he invites us to contemplate the complexities of existence, and to explore the deep wellsprings of emotion that lie therein.

"Their marching, wailing melody lines get to the bottom of perpetual alt-indie and classic folk struggles—identity, heartbreak, and coming-of-age … they do it with irreverent style and earnest brilliance. Carefully calculated, but unobtrusive harmonies bask in their own California-grown sunshine. The result is a shimmering, warming fervor of sound."
-Alyssa Pereira, Owl Mag 

See them play next at Bottom of the Hill SF 4/4 with The Parmesans and Bonnie and the Bang Bang.

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Hello Friends.  

My influences today range from those early days of Robert Johnson; to Johnny Cash; to David Gilmore. Fueled with a dose of Floggy Molly, Tony Iommi, and Rage Against the Machine. 


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Indie rock and progressive funk-pop coalesce in the sounds of Dallas David Ochoa. His music delves into many musical territories and has been likened to the sounds of Prince, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Mike Patton, and Frank Zappa. A Texas-born singer-songwriter, Dallas has thrived in big city music scenes including Denver, Vegas, Portland, and most recently Southern New Mexico.

He has performed at a number of songwriter showcases and festivals around the country.

Dallas’ music has been featured on NBC and is currently in rotation on 99.1 FM - Portland Radio Project, 90.3 FM - Freeform Portland, Radio Hot Tub, and a variety of internet and college stations across the globe. Dallas’ unique music shines in any musical formation — solo or full band.

His most recent release, “In Tatters”, a 5 song EP produced, mixed, and mastered by acclaimed producer, Cass Anawaty, of Sonoran Mastering and is available now on Bandcamp!

Dallas is currently busy in the studio with his bandmates and some of the best players in the world wrapping up a brand new collection of music called “Creature Of Habit” — set for release in 2022.

Dallas is taking a sidestep away from indie rock on his upcoming contemporary instrumental EP “If These Walls” - to be released on Heart Dance Records on April 24, 2021 with the preceding single from the EP, “Cliff House”, dropping on March 12, 2021 on all platforms!

In an age where record labels are folding up right and left, one after another on a daily basis, Farmageddon Records was born. It started in 2009 when three good friends unknowingly would be recording the first album in the Farmageddon Records catalogue, Jayke Orvis "It's All Been Said" Darren D, owner of Farmageddon Records, and friend Johnny Lawless took a road trip to Pittsburgh to visit Jayke Orvis, after a night of hanging out, Darren approached Jayke about recording a solo album. At that point in time, Jayke had just parted ways with The .357 String Band, and had also joined forces with the Goddamn Gallows. Darren had faith in Jayke though, he knew that he was sitting on a pile of great songs that might have just wound up in a shoebox in a closet somewhere if something wasn't initiated.

Jayke was interested in the project and the idea of a solo album, but was concerned about how this was going to even happen, money and self esteem were low at that time. Darren and Johnny were sitting on a little bit of money, and chose to fund the recording of this album. A few phone calls were made to a few friends, and in a matter of two weeks Jayke Orvis was in Rebel Roots Studio in Richmond Virginia a few weeks later to begin the recording process. It took about 3 months to get all of the recordings done, and when it was done it wasn't the end of a recording, it was the birth of a new record label, Farmageddon Records.

Since then, the label has rapidly become popular among the Roots Music Underground, but has also started to leak into the mainstream a little, this music has soul, a lot more than what people are hearing on FM Radio these days, it's the real deal, real music. The great thing about the label is that it is more of a co-op than a label, people working together to make it happen, it is the most non-traditional record label in history, it's more of a family than anything, a real dysfunctional family, it's why people can relate to it so well. The label, by no means is getting rich, monetarily speaking, but it is rich in family and love, people fight like brother and sister.

Since it's conception, the roster has changed many times, but the core group is still there, and the label continues to grow, including the addition of the now annual Farmageddon Records Music Festival. The future is looking bright for the label, and all of the talent under it's umbrella, stay tuned!

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