Silk Letdown Discusses Playing Local, Recent Songs, And the Origins of the Band!

 


Rock band SILK LETDOWN have been actively doing music for a year now, releasing a few songs, with newer songs always coming out here and there. The band has been playing locally, with further plans on releasing more music, with EPs, albums, and much else. See what more the band discusses with us below.

 

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Silk Letdown was formed initially by Pierce Guderski and Paul Shamy in October 2023 who connected in a Portland Music Group. Initially, Pierce was looking to start a group under his leadership and Paul wanted to merge the work with his previous band, Fox 2. Pierce and Paul played with various drummers until Shelby Robb and Casey Lynn joined in Summer 2024.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Silk Letdown is a euphemism for an aircraft pilot needing to eject. A letdown is an aviation term for an instrument controlled descent for approach. And old parachutes were made from silk. The silk letdown is a fighter pilot's last resort. It also symbolizes giving yourself grace and fortitude in your own failures and challenges.Paul being a former USAF fighter pilot and Pierce having a passion for aviation, the two easily agreed on the name that to them sounded catchy, had tongue-in-cheek humor, and a little intrigue.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

Portland, Oregon. The music scene is vibrant and BUSY. Portland has some of the most creative and esoteric artists on the planet, and many musicians play in multiple bands, giving them the freedom to explore many sub-genres and soundscapes. The punk scene is probably the most heavily represented, but goth, metal, EDM, and alt country/folk are big hitters as well. One of my favorites is River City Ruin. They have a classic, but relevant sound and will pin your ears back, for sure. We recently played with Backseat Plastic and Titans of Industry, who are some great current PDX bands. Check them out!

4. How would you describe your style?

Silk Letdown aims to rejuvenate the PNW Rock scene, bringing high energy riffs, catchy melodies, and funky chops to excite 90's and 00's aficionados and consummate musicians alike. While harkening back to the days of grunge and edgy hard rock, Silk Letdown flashes modern musicianship and polish in hopes of resuscitating a true alt-rock renaissance.

Fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, and Incubus will enjoy Silk Letdown's variety of sound and writing, hitting the corners of  funk rock, grunge, and West Coast style rock while teasing moments of prog, blues, and jazz.

Formerly known as Fox 2, current live setlists include songs from Fox 2 and new music as Silk Letdown.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We have three songs on the streams, which represent a spectrum of our core sound. Big Blue was our first release and has all the feels of funk rock, hard rock riffs and catchy hooks that we thought would capture the listener's ear. 8 Ball is more aggressive hard rock with some nice bass and drum funky breaks, and Remember When is a more nostalgic track that mixes in sailing rock energy at the end. Our songs are meant to get you singing and dancing along and feel the positive vibes.

ALL of our current songs we play live and are working on are on our website www.silkletdown.com. Go check it out!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We always have a few songs in the hopper, and we are releasing 2-3 songs this month. Looking Down, Facedown, and Space Between will carry a thread of hard/alt rock vibes that spread the spectrum of music that we love to create and play live. Pierce does a great job of pouring over the mixing/mastering to get projects done quickly, but we also have the luxury of tweaking and improving until each track is fully ready.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We are gigging once a month locally in the Pacific Northwest, and would like to expand our footprint in the summer. The focus right now is on building our music library and establishing our digital brand, so that we have a solid foundation to promote our sound. Our ultimate dream is to open for the great national acts that come through Portland and be able to do a few festivals/tours each year. It is tough with the current compensation environment to really extend outside of our daily jobs and commitments.Someday!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We are aiming to rise the ranks of the Portland scene and eventually bring clout to a region that used to be a powerhouse for all kinds of rock. In the near future, we want to continue to release EP’s and albums while ideally supporting larger artists who come to play in Portland until we are that artist taking the next step towards headlining larger shows.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

We are on all the streaming platforms (thanks Distrokid) as well as Bandcamp. Our website has our current setlist and includes our Fox 2 songs that we play live. Check out the merch tab for shirts and stickers.

Also you can catch us in Portland at one of the many great venues in town. Our next show is January 4 at McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon with Teeth for Eyes. It'll be a great show.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

That we are passionately intended to deliver music that checks as many boxes as we can; We strive for accessible songs that have enough musicality to captivate ourselves and knowledgeable musicians. Songs that make one feel something strongly, whether that is wanting to dance, headbang, run a marathon, or sit down and think. We want our listeners to feel stimulated and not sedated

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