Backstory:
Tart Shirt was born from a chance meeting between four childhood friends at a local thrift store in Portland, Oregon back in 2009. They were all pursuing different paths in life but shared a common passion for music and offbeat fashion. After discovering an unsightly, tartan-patterned shirt that instantly became a symbol of their bond, the band Tart Shirt was born. Since then, the band has performed in numerous local bars and small venues, slowly gaining a devoted following, and have released two independent albums that reflect their unique musical style.

Genre:
Indie Rock/Alternative Pop

Title:
“Chasing Echoes”

Full song lyrics:

(Verse 1)
[G] Chasing echoes down the hallway [C]
[G] Of a love I thought was mine [C]
[D] Lost in the shadows of yesterday [Em]
[D] Where your memories intertwine [Em]

(Chorus)
[C] Oh, I’m chasing echoes, echoes in the dark [G]
[D] Trying to piece together, the fragments of my heart [Em]
[C] I’m chasing echoes, echoes of your voice [G]
[D] Drowning in the silence, your absence is my choice [Em]

(Verse 2)
[G] Trapped in the mirror of my mind [C]
[G] Reflecting spaces we once filled [C]
[D] Tracing outlines of a time [Em]
[D] When love wasn’t so uphill [Em]

(Chorus)
[C] Chasing echoes, echoes of your laugh [G]
[D] In the haunted corners, of our photographed past [Em]
[C] I’m chasing echoes, echoes of our song [G]
[D] It rings in empty chambers, where you no longer belong [Em]

Fan Testimonial:
Fan’s Name: Anna Peterson

“I’ve been a fan of Tart Shirt since their first gig at a local bar in Portland. Their genre blends indie rock with a unique kind of alternative pop that’s both familiar and refreshing. Their lyrics resonate with me, they often tell stories that feel personal yet universal. My favorite song, ‘Chasing Echoes’, is a powerful expression of lost love and longing. I feel a deep connection to it. Tart Shirt’s music has seen me through some tough times and for that, they will always be my favorite band.”