~ Upholding the power of culture over the culture of power since 2011 ~

Beacon Sound is a Portland-based record label that primarily releases new music of an unpredictable nature, emphasizing physicality and deep collaboration while stirring in the occasional reissue. Heterodox by disposition, punk in spirit, allergic to what passes for common sense, the label remains resolutely project-based and artist-centered in its process, creating resilient space for on-the-ground culture while forever grappling with the recuperative tentacles of capitalism.

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Note: If you’re looking for the Beacon Sound Choir please check out First Terrace and Infinite Greyscale.

VISIT

Beacon Sound is currently headquartered at 2730-32 NE MLK in Portland where we share a space with Super-Electric Records and Lost Avenue Books. Everything currently available on the label can be found in the shop and can be previewed in person. Open 12-6 Tues-Sun (parking is available behind the building off of Knott St and we are easily accessible via bike and transit).

MEGALITH

We also work with Super-Electric to present occasional shows and events under the name Megalith. Follow @megalithpdx on Instagram to stay up to date. We’re not currently booking amplified shows in our space due to noise issues. We do occasionally partner with venues like Holocene, Turn Turn Turn, and No Fun for shows so get in touch with intriguing proposals: megalithpdx@gmail.com

Over the years Megalith and Beacon Sound have between them hosted Colleen, No Age, Grouper, MIZU, Shahzad Ismaily, Hardi Kurda, Chihei Hatakeyama, Oort Smog, Jordan Reyes, Patricia Wolf, Loscil, Lawrence English, Chuck Johnson, Lau Nau, Strategy, Omari Jazz, Methods Body, Hatis Noit, This Saxophone Kills Fascists, Sontag Shogun, Calvin Johnson, Pharmakon, Golden Retriever, Marcus Fischer, Lust For Youth, Them Are Us Too, Pod Blotz, Amenta Abioto, Gabriel Saloman, Holland Andrews, Benoit Pioulard, Byron Westbrook, Tara Jane O’Neil, Amulets, Saloli, Sea Moss, and many more.

CONTACT

For licensing inquiries or any other pertinent matters please contact Andrew at beaconsound@gmail.com.

DISTRIBUTION

Beacon Sound is distributed by Forced Exposure (US/world), Cargo (UK), Morr/Anost (EU), and The Orchard (digital).

DEMOS

We are not accepting unsolicited demos at the moment, sorry.