"There's a surreal edge to the harmony between the sultry serenade and the brittle bassline cushioning it, and to some extent, its textures add to the narrative within the lyrics just as much as those of the guitar, drums or vocals do." - John McCall, Too Much Love

If Brit-pop and the Pacific Northwest made sweet, dirty love, you'd get The Hugs. Their angst-ridden, get-up-and-dance sound is cut with a dose of nostalgic indie and garage rock that only comes as a product of slightly off-centered creative types and too many consecutive days of rain.

Based out of Portland, OR, this spunky trio unleashes their catchy hooks and off-the-wall energy in every live performance- smiling, dancing, and getting down with their sound is a given. Whether they're opening for bands like The Kooks or The Dandy Warhols or headlining house shows, fans love The Hugs for their British Invasion-esque rebelliousness and psychedelic pop roots.

Tour Dates
3/20 @ The Viper Room
3/21 @ The Crepe Place
3/22 @ Milk Bar
4/5 @ Doug Fir - Album release party w/Kulululu + Lavender Flu
6/1 @ WWU EndFair