Pavilion

**Pavilion** is a Portland, Oregon-based indie pop trio known for crafting whimsical, genre-blurring tunes that balance existential musings with playful hooks. Formed in 2018 by childhood friends turned bandmates, the group built a cult following with their DIY charm, blending jangly guitars, synthpop sparkle, and lyrics that flip between surreal storytelling and deadpan introspection. Their 2019 debut EP, *Terrifically Ordinary*, and 2021 full-length *Delightful Horrors* solidified their reputation for pairing existential dread with danceable beats, earning comparisons to artists like Alvvays and The Magnetic Fields.

Pavilion’s live shows are a raucous mix of glitter, dry humor, and unexpected cover songs (their synth-punk take on “Rocket Ship Kicks” became a fan favorite). They’ve embraced collaborations with Pacific Northwest visual artists and indie filmmakers, most notably scoring the short film *Vivre Sa Vie* (2023). With their self-titled 2024 album *Pavilion*, the band leaned further into lush, ’80s-inspired production while keeping their signature lyrical wit intact—proof that you can ponder life’s weirdness without forgetting to groove.