Great name for a band
Liquid Adviser
The story
Liquid Adviser formed in the late summer of 2019 when four childhood friends from Portland, Oregon, reconnected at an open mic night. Each had traveled their own musical path: Jade (vocals/synths) explored jazz in New Orleans, Theo (guitar) played folk festivals in the Pacific Northwest, Morgan (bass) dabbled in electronic production, and Eli (drums) was fresh from a stint with a punk band in Seattle. Inspired by the idea that music could both soothe and disrupt the soul—like a trusted friend offering advice with a twist—they started jamming in Jade's garage, blending their varied influences into something new.
Their sound quickly caught the attention of local venues, and soon they were playing packed shows, their moody yet energetic style resonating with a diverse crowd. By 2021, Liquid Adviser had independently released their debut EP, drawing comparisons to acts like Tame Impala and Portishead but firmly establishing their own atmospheric signature. Their shows became known for immersive light displays and unexpected improvisations, with lyrics that danced between introspection and surreal storytelling.
Indietronica (a blend of indie rock and electronic music)
Glass Tides
Verse (Am – F – C – G) Am F C G Turn the lights down, let the shimmer catch your eyes Am F C G Whispers in the static, advice in disguise Am F C G We’re just liquid voices in a jar half-spilled Am F C G Pouring out the secrets nobody willed Chorus (F – G – Am – F – C) F G Am Glass tides rising, swirl me around F C G Lost in the moment, never touch the ground F G Am Liquid adviser, tell me what’s true F C G Drown out the noise, I’ll listen to you Verse (Am – F – C – G) Am F C G Faded neon wisdom, flickers in the rain Am F C G Catch the fleeting answers trickling down the drain Am F C G Reflections in my bottle, spinning with the night Am F C G Follow every current, into borrowed light Chorus (F – G – Am – F – C) F G Am Glass tides rising, swirl me around F C G Lost in the moment, never touch the ground F G Am Liquid adviser, tell me what’s true F C G Drown out the noise, I’ll listen to you Bridge (G – Am – F – C) G Am Pour me out, pour me in F C Every ending where we begin G Am Sip the meaning, taste the spin F C Let the wisdom slowly thin Chorus (F – G – Am – F – C) F G Am Glass tides rising, swirl me around F C G Lost in the moment, never touch the ground F G Am Liquid adviser, tell me what’s true F C G Drown out the noise, I’ll listen to you
Biggest fan
Riley Mendoza
Why and How: Riley first discovered Liquid Adviser at a street festival in 2020, instantly drawn in by their shimmering sound and evocative lyrics. She says, “There’s something otherworldly about their music—it’s like each song pours right into your heart. I’ve been to every show since that first night, and the band always takes time