!mindparade

!mindparade blends elements of art rock, psychpop, and experimentalism. Based in Portland, Oregon, songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Alex Arnold collaborates with friends to flesh out the project's kaleidoscopic tunes, often utilizing lush string sections and expansive synth explorations. Their music has been described as “an ambitious low-fi bedroom symphony marked by flourishing psychedelic arrangements” (NUVO) and "a perfect slice of what’s best in Oregon Pop Music." (Oregon Arts Watch) The project has been releasing self-produced records since 2012, originating in the fertile musical town of Bloomington, Indiana. Since relocating to Portland in 2017, they've been performing at venues and festivals across the West Coast, delivering captivating live shows via an ever-shifting setlist. In 2020, the group founded their own label imprint, Neon Underground Archives, in order to release their experimental records Hypertonic (2020) and Skyscapia (2023).