No Kind of Rider have been playing together since childhood in Tulsa, writing music that's smart and charged with raw energy. Their songs switch between moody and melodic to poppy and electronic, with Sam Alexander's brooding vocals and lyrics leaving a lasting impression. Layers of guitar and synth create an electric atmosphere in their music, like witnessing a storm and the calm that comes after it. They have been playing around Portland for a couple of years now, so if you haven't already seen them, they put on a live show that you will not want to miss. RACHEL MILBAUER