Adam Selzer is a songwriter and producer based in Portland, Oregon. While fronting the band Norfolk & Western in the early 2000’s, he also ran Type Foundry Recording Studio producing and engineering such acts as REM, Peter Buck, Decemberists, M. Ward, Blind Pilot, Jonathan Richman, Eyelids, and many more. He released the album, “Slow Decay” in 2000 and his new album, “Why Medicine” is coming out in November on Jealous Butcher Records.
The Hackles are a folk collaboration from Astoria, Oregon. The band is comprised of Kati Claborn, Luke Ydstie, and Halli Anderson.
Powerful three-part harmonies and an unconventional and nuanced use of guitar, violin, banjo and clarinet combine to create a compelling and unique blend of folk and Americana. All three take lead vocals and contribute as songwriters, imbuing their songs with compassion, humor and a dark honesty.
The band has released four albums, “The Twilight’s Calling it Quits” (2018), “A Dobritch Did as a Dobritch Should” (2019), “Songs for the Fool” (2022), and “What a Beautiful Thing I Have Made” (2023). They have a decade-plus worth of touring under their belts nationally & internationally as The Hackles and as members of Horsefeathers, Blind Pilot (Claborn & Ydstie), & River Whyless (Anderson).
“Highly refined songwriting and awe-inspiring harmonies”- Rough Trade
“Intelligent, highly-melodic song-writing with infectious instrumental hooks, perfectly offset by sumptuous harmonies”- David Pratt, Folk Radio UK