Paper Parlor

**Paper Parlor** is a DIY indie pop duo from Portland, Oregon, formed by married couple Jamie and Alex Carter in the late 2010s. Known for their dreamy synth-pop textures, jangly guitar hooks, and lyrics that dance between existential musings and quirky storytelling, the pair carved out a niche with home-recorded gems like their 2019 debut *Headcase EP*. Their sound—often compared to Alvvays or Beach House—gained a cult following for its intimate, bedroom-pop charm and relatable themes about modern love and anxiety.

The Carters stay delightfully unpredictable, whether dropping cat-inspired singles like 2023’s *Hey, Frankie!* (written about a stray they befriended) or leaning into shoegaze vibes on their hazy 2024 EP *Dreamscreen*. Between crafting fuzzy anthems and sharing cat memes online, they’ve become darlings of the Pacific Northwest’s indie scene, playing cozy DIY venues and keeping their ethos firmly rooted in creative freedom and offbeat humor.