Forget, Forget with Hello Shark & Darwin and the Finches

375 Forest Avenue,Portland ME 04101

23 September, 2022

Description

Forget, Forget with Hello Shark & Darwin and the FinchesALL AGES Forget, Forget is an indie synth-pop quartet from Portland, ME. Their music is equal parts dance party and introspection, defined by analog warmth, driving beats, intertwining instrumental parts, vocal harmonies, swirling textures, and reflective lyrics. Stylistically they've drawn comparisons to Beach House, Hot Chip, and Arcade Fire among others, but they self-identify as a soundtrack to whatever you're going through right now. Dance. Cry. Make Out. Hello Shark can be best described as folk music. At the core, Hello Shark is much more than a folk band- they are an all encompassing beacon of sound. Formed in 2006 by Lincoln Halloran, Hello Shark played the Burlington, Vermont, scene and all around New England. Hello Shark’s music is often characterized by the nature of Halloran’s honest and melancholic lyrics, and dealing with topics such as insects, romance, and mourning the loss of friends. Hello Shark has an extensive touring history, including support slots for Told Slant, Advance Base, and Casiotone For The Painfully Alone. Currently based out of Kittery, Maine, Hello Shark is gearing up for their first east coast run since the beginning of Covid-19. Darwin and the Finches (DATF) formed in early 2019 among friends in the local Portland musician scene. “Like a gut punch of positive energy,” four-piece indie-punk band Darwin and the Finches leaves no stone unturned. Their debut album “Life is Long” was released in early 2020, featuring a kaleidoscope of sounds: “Death Cab for Cutie, Neutral Milk Hotel, Songs:Ohia, Modest Mouse all make their presence known.” Accompanied by an intense live show, “like a rollercoaster that’s constructed in a way to intentionally feel like it’s coming off the rails,” you won’t want to miss these DIY up-and-comers. “Life is Long” can be found on all streaming services, and on the bandcamp link below. Listen to “Wakedream” and try not to fall in love. I dare you.