Shaylee (Single Release) with Public Universal Friend and Matching Patterns at The Midnight PDX & The SIX Music Venue. – Portland, OR

Shaylee is a power-pop/post-rock project based in Portland, Oregon, led by trans artist Elle Archer. After debuting with Short-Sighted Security on Kill Rock Stars in 2022, Shaylee took a hiatus only to return stronger with a full band including Idis Rapozo (Soda Jinx) and Annie Wilder (Missine). Now the band is celebrating the release of their brand-new single “Reintroduction” with this special show.

Public Universal Friend is an art-rock/americana act out of Indianapolis, fronted by queer, trans singer-songwriter Jody Galadriel Friend. Emerging from a decades-long solo career, the 2021 debut Perennials served as Friend’s “coming out” album—melding Appalachian folk, post-punk, 90s emo, and hymn-like motifs into emotionally raw songwriting. Their 2023 follow-up Chrysalis deepens the exploration of southern gothic themes and trans identity with bold tracks like “Jesus, Pt. 1,” widely embraced as a queer evangelical anthem. PUF has become a cherished figure in the local queer music scene, garnering attention from NPR and other notable outlets.

Matching Patterns are a rock band rooted in Portland, Oregon. Their music spans from groovy folk-pop to fast-paced punk rock. With releases like Seafaring Fever Dream and Dry My Blurry Eyes, they’re gaining a reputation for catchy melodies and energetic arrangements. Dry My Blurry Eyes earned a nomination for Album of the Year from Uncle Ears in 2024, with praise for its vibrant fusion of 60s-inspired harmonies and punk-pop exuberance.