The Front Bottoms & Foxy Shazam in Portland

The Front Bottoms bring their indie rock and folk-punk energy to Portland, with Foxy Shazam in support. Frontman Brian Sella and drummer Mat Uychich anchor the New Jersey-bred duo, whose live performances are currently joined by touring guitar, bass and keyboard players. Their sound has been described as rock, indie rock, folk punk and, by Sella himself, indie pop or acoustic pop.

The band's history reaches back to self-released recordings and long tours around the country, with Sella and Uychich the constants through various lineup changes. Descriptions of their lyrics often put them adjacent to Midwest emo, giving their hooks an emotionally direct edge. In this Portland show, The Front Bottoms share the bill with Foxy Shazam.