Joypress, a Portland-based indie garage rock trio, is set to release its self-recorded sophomore album, Blind In Granada. Childhood friends Zac Olsen, Michael Nazari, and Chayse Goda grew up influenced by bands like The Strokes, Interpol, and Arctic Monkeys. These inspirations helped shape Joypress’s sound of raw, energetic riffs and introspective lyrics.
Blind In Granada marks a significant step forward for Joypress, with a more mature, refined sound that amplifies the lyrical depth of their music. The album was uniquely crafted across several bedrooms, an intimate recording process that allowed the band to capture the authenticity and vulnerability of their songwriting. Themes of melancholy, introspection, and the complexities of human connection take center stage, with the band doubling down on the thoughtful, self-reflective nature of their music.
“Ten Thousand Names” is Joypress’s latest punchy outing driven by loose yet impactful melodies. The jovial feel of the band’s new single is the sonic equivalent of dropping your shoulders and unclenching your jaw, allowing you to cherish your environment fully. Joypress does more than bring you back to the moment with “Ten Thousand Names,” they also showcase their nuanced approach to modern indie rock. The searing guitar tones harken back to early punk influences, while the soaring vocal performance details Joypress’s natural knack for crafting infectious melodies. There is a particular poetic nature in “Ten Thousand Names,” and it is not just from the emotional songwriting. The way the guitars warp around the thudding drum patterns, and freeing vocals elevate even the most minor details on “Ten Thousand Names,” giving the feeling of an indie rock fusion dance. While the tones are jagged and the melodies are jangly, something is soothing about Joypress’s new single. “Ten Thousand Names” is a hypnotic single that introduces us to Joypress, a band with youthful energy and plenty of lofty visions for where they plan to take indie rock in their sure-to-be-long career.
