Not only is their music unique and fun their name is equally as delightful to say. STRFKR, also known simply as Starfucker, are an electronica band from the great city of Portland. Being in the music business since 2007 and having 3 studio albums under their belt along with three or four name changes, STRFKR is certainly a standout in their genre. It may also help that the band has a tendency to preform in drag either to pull more people to their shows just for a chance to see them all dolled up in women’s clothes. STRFKR consists of Joshua Hodges (vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums), Shawn Glassford (bass, keyboards, drums), Keil Corcoran (drums, keyboards, vocals) and Patrick Morris (guitar keyboard, vocals).

STRFKR shows, in general, make you want to dance until your legs go out and their second studio album Reptilians doesn’t disappoint in the dance area either. From the semi-calming, sway worthy tunes of “The White of Noon” to the spaztic convulsive dancing that comes with songs like “Julius” the album covers all kinds of upbeat dance songs that make you want to turn up the beats and forget about your worries. A couple songs on the album have unique intros or outros that have samples from Lectures by the British philosopher Alan Watts (“Mystery Cloud” and “Hungry Ghost” on this particular album).

Not only are the beats out of control on this album but the lyrics are catchy and fun as well. Take a listen to “Quality Time” to really understand what I am saying. STRFKR is a hard band to describe; it is completely one of those bands you need to hear to really understand their musical genius. Seeing them in concert is also a HUGE must as well. Their live shows are an exhilarating experience where you completely forget your insecurities and let loose with the dance moves that you only do by yourself with no outside eyes to see.

STRFKR’s Reptilians will put you in a dance trance that you will have no desire to come out of. So next time you are feeling in the mood to dance like a fool, download some STRFKR and blare the crap out of it. Trust me, it is good life choices and you will not regret it. If you really like them, check out their newest album confusingly entitled Reptilian that should be released later this year according to Wikipedia.

Sasquatch Music Festival returns to The Gorge in George Washington for the 11th time this coming Memorial Day weekend. Headliners of this year’s festival include Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, and Pretty Lights.

Other acts that will be on the bill are; The Shins, Girl Talk, Feist, Purity Ring, St. Vincent, Spiritualized, The Walkmen, Mogwai, M. Ward, Portlandia Live, Explosions in the Sky, Deer Tick, and STRFKR.

The Sasquatch Music Festival will take place May 25th – May 28th. See the full list of bands playing Sasquatch as well as the lineup poster below.

Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, Tenacious D, The Shins, Beirut, Girl Talk, The Roots, The Head & The Heart, Portlandia, Feist, Silversun Pickups, Metric, Explosions In The Sky, The Joy Formidable, Mogwai, Nero (DJ), M. Ward, John Reilly & Friends, Childish Gambino, St. Vincent, The Civil Wars, Jamey Johnson, Little Dragon, Tune-Yards, Wild Flag, Blind Pilot, Wolfgang Gartner, Beats Antique, Apparat, The Walkmen, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mark Lanegan Band, Spiritualized, Blitzen Trapper, The Cave Singers, Shabazz Palaces, Fun., Grouplove, Tycho, Sbtrkt, Strfkr, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Deer Tick, Imelda May, Alabama Shakes, Dum Dum Girls, The Helio Sequence, Kurt Vile, Cloud Cult, We Are Augustines, Ben Howard, Here We Go Magic, Zola Jesus, The War On Drugs, Shearwater, Cass McCombs, Active Child, Trampled By Turtles, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Araabmuzik, Star Slinger, L.A. Riots, Com Truise, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, I Break Horses, Walk The Moon, Dry The River, Allen Stone, Pickwick, Hey Marseilles, Gary Clark Jr., Purity Ring, Electric Guest, Yellow Ostrich, Nobody Beats The Drum, Coeur De Pirate, Lord Huron, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside, Beat Connection, The Sheepdogs, Hey Rosetta!, Said The Whale, Howlin Rain, Gardens & Villa, Felix Cartal, Craft Spells, Vintage Trouble, Poor Moon, Black Whales, Gold Leaves, Greylag, Awesome Tapes From Africa
Thee Satisfaction, Dyme Def, Fresh Espresso, The Physics, Sol, Metal Chocolates, Grynch, Spac3man, Don’t Talk To The Cops, Scribes, Fatal Lucciauno, Fly Moon Royalty, Katie Kate

Comedy: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Todd Barry, Beardyman, Rob Delaney, Pete Holmes, Howard Kremer, and more!