GLU

About this show

Please note, when selecting the Print at Home or Mobile Delivery method, you will not have access to view tickets until 14 days prior to the performance. w/ Candy Cigarettes GLU: Esoteric melodies collide with moody beats and a dynamic flow in GLU; the solo project from Michael Shuman (Queens Of The Stone Age, Mini Mansions). With no major concentration of genre aside from melding them, Shuman unravels ribbons ofrhyme and musicianship that are introspective and engaging. The EP entitled MY DEMONS released early 2023. “For me, the project was about being on my own terms; having my own momentum,” explains Shuman. “Musically, I wanted to do something that was challenging and something that scared me. I usually start out writing riffs but for GLU I had to write a lot of lyrics. Sitting on a computer, starting with a beat and using synthesizers and keyboards opened up so many new possibilities. This is something that is different because I do come from punk rock, but I’m doing this… so it’s not going to sound like your typical DJ or Hip-Hop producer. I want it to feel fresh, and that’s the most exciting thing for Me.” The back and forth of Shuman’s soft, ariose soundscapes lead way to catchy lyrics touching on subjects of struggle, loss, addiction, and trauma, hence; MY DEMONS. Emotional explosions emerge in a realm of calm hip hop with upbeat, poppy moments. “A lot of this is me speaking as an adult now, but it’s talking about me as a child. I’m at an age where I don’t care as much about masking things, lyrically.” With guest vocalist Sarah Barthel (vocalist of Phantogram) lending a soothing voice to the self-titled intro, the well rounded tone of the EP lays out a curious, sonic fantasy. “I like the idea of different voices coming in and Sarah is a real singer,” states Shuman. “She can do anything and it sounds great. She was really helpful in elevating these songs.” Mixed by Adam Thane and mastered by Dale Becker. Candy Cigarettes: Candy Cigarettes is the Portland-based indie rock project of multi-instrumentalist Lane Mueller. Blending Boards of Canada’s woozy nostalgia, Elliott Smith’s raw songwriting, the experimental textures of Kid A, and the shimmering pulse of ’90s shoegaze, Mueller crafts songs that are both atmospheric and immediate—music that surrounds the listener as much as it moves them. Since emerging in Portland’s DIY scene, Candy Cigarettes has steadily grown into a fixture of the Pacific Northwest’s indie circuit. Mueller has shared the stage with celebrated acts like Ariel Pink, Cannons, Crumb, Luna, and Sorry, as well as cult-favorites King Buffalo, Corridor, Drahla, Low Hum, and Mr. Gnome. Performances have ranged from intimate clubs to sold-out theaters, with Candy Cigarettes’ live shows praised for delivering the same layered, immersive quality as the recordings. A self-taught musician who plays guitar, bass, piano, synths, and drums, Mueller channels a restless creative energy into Candy Cigarettes, making it less a band than a singular vision. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for crafting music that’s emotionally charged, sonically adventurous, and impossible to mistake for anyone else’s. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS. MOSTLY STANDING / LIMITED SEATING ALL AGES VALID US OR CANADA ID REQUIRED FOR BAR. GUESTS TRAVELING FROM OUTSIDE US/CA MUST PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT.