Los Angeles-based rock trio, Lone Kodiak have a brand new single “PDX ’97,” ahead of their forthcoming album. The song tells the true story of teenage runaways falling and inevitably falling apart. Lone Kodiak are donating proceeds of the song to National Forest Foundation to help with the fire recovery efforts in their home state of Oregon, the place that inspired the single.
“This is the true story of one teenage runaway falling in love with another on the streets of Portland, in the late 90s. I normally shy away from writing anything too personal or plainly autobiographical, but the vibe of this song just took me right back to those hot days and cold nights I spent wrapped around the finger of a girl, and our summer trying to find couches to crash on but often settling for cardboard,” explains lead singer Dainéal Parker. “September inevitably came and a friend’s family took me in for the school year, but the streets weren’t ready to let her go and we lost touch, but not before she left me with maybe the best thing anyone’s ever said to me: ‘I wanna hear my favorite songs sung by you.’”
Lone Kodiak was founded by Dainéal Parker and Daniel Alden, who met as teenagers in Portland, OR. With the combination of their insightful lyrics, unique and melodic guitar lines, and unmistakable drumming, Lone Kodiak is reminiscent of bands like Hum, Explosions in the Sky, The Cure, and Deftones. The band released two EPs, became a feature of LA’s independent venue circuit, and was among BuzzBands.LA’s ‘Bands to Watch’ before a severe motorcycle accident involving bassist Daniel Alden sidelined them for most of 2019. The unscheduled pause gave them time to reflect and refocus, shuffling their roster by adding drummer Josh Harris and returning furiously in the summer of 2020 with their single, “Make It a Weapon,” from the forthcoming EP. Lone Kodiak has been featured on Buzzfeed, Pop Matters, Stereogum, and has been played on KROQ, KCRW, KCSN, and more.
With their beautifully layered guitar work, introspective lyrics, and infectious vocal melodies, Lone Kodiak brings you on a melancholic, yet optimistic story of young love and heartbreak.
Stream “PDX ’97” and check out more on the band at LoneKodiak.com
