Portage

Native to the cold, northern shores of Minnesota, Portage bellows a sound reminiscent of the rootsy-folk music that runs as deep in the region as Lake Superior itself, the inspiration behind their attic-recorded debut album, The Unsalted Sea. Since their move to Minneapolis, Portage can be found howling their intimate lyrics at full volume from stages and living rooms alike. With the release of their sophomore album, Landings, these four young men put on memorable shows that can make even the bitterest Midwestern night feel warmer. Portage’s second full-length album builds upon their practiced somber melodies and soul-filled ballads. From the onset, Landings boasts a louder, rock-influenced sound, filled to the brim with solid harmonies and vast, well-defined instrumentation. Landings was recorded at Crazy Beast Studio in Minneapolis with engineer Ben Durrant, putting Portage in the company of many notable artists, including Andrew Bird, Dosh and Roma Di Luna. Portage will officially release the album on Tuesday, Nov 27. http://portage.bandcamp.com