For the past two years, your friends at Mississippi Studios and the Portland Mercury have hosted Ear Candy, a FREE monthly showcase of the best bands in town. It's become the best and most reliable way to get acquainted with up-and-coming local bands and artists without stretching your wallet by a single penny. Earlier this month, Ear Candy celebrated its two-year anniversary with a jam-packed bill that included past Ear Candy favorites, like Vinnie DeWayne, WL, Blackwitch Pudding, and Big Haunt.

Starting in November 2014, Mississippi Studios' AV crew has also been documenting many of these shows. And now there's a treasure trove of choice Ear Candy performances available online for your viewing pleasure. Take a look at the great Portland bands we've got video for: Hurry Up!, Chanterelles, Mothertapes, Fringe Class, Purse Candy, the Fourth Wall, Small Skies, the Century, Máscaras, the Domestics, Diesto, Sioux, Sama Dams, Talkative, the Tamed West.

Click the video below to get started on Mississippi Studios/Mercury's Ear Candy playlist. And more great videos will be added as the series continues!

Oh, and mark your calendar for the next Ear Candy showcase, which happens at Mississippi Studios (3939 N Mississippi) on Sunday, November 29 and will feature the excellent Portland band Months.