Strange Magic

**Strange Magic** is a Portland-based indie rock duo known for their raw, DIY sound and tongue-in-cheek social commentary. Formed in 2018 by lifelong friends Max Carter and Riley Nguyen, the pair mixes scrappy garage rock with glitchy synths, creating what they jokingly call "apocalypse pop." Their recent tracks like "You're A Product" and "This Is The Future They Wanted" showcase their knack for pairing catchy hooks with satirical takes on modern consumer culture and digital fatigue.

Self-described "basement philosophers with guitar pedals," they’ve built a cult following through lo-fi music videos and collaborations with underground artists like Sarchasm and Lo-Fi Lenny. Their 2023 *Magic Demo* EP continues their tradition of pairing sarcastic lyrics with unexpectedly danceable riffs, often recorded in their infamous closet-turned-studio. When not touring the Pacific Northwest dive bar circuit, they host chaotic livestreams where they remix their own songs using children’s toys and broken synthesizers.