Great name for a band
Squiggly Thread
The story
Formed in the neon-lit basements of Portland, Oregon, Squiggly Thread is the creative brainchild of four lifelong friends: Jamie Torres (vocals/guitar), Riley Chen (bass), Alex Marshall (drums), and Priya Singh (synths). The group began their journey in 2018, united by a love for indie experimentation and a shared obsession with weaving odd time signatures into catchy, memorable hooks. Their name, Squiggly Thread, was inspired by the mismatched socks they wore to their first open mic night—a symbol of embracing life’s beautiful randomness.
Early local shows quickly grew into a cult following, as fans resonated with both their quirky charm and poignant lyrics. Squiggly Thread's magnetic performances blend analog and digital textures, and their music dances between moments of reflection and bursts of euphoric energy. Now, with two EPs and a just-released debut album, the band is stitching their unique patterns into the larger tapestry of the indie music scene.
Loose Ends (Come Undone)
Verse 1 (C) (G) I wake up in tangled sheets (Am) (F) Lost in last night’s dreams (C) (G) Coffee stains and paper plans (Am) (F) Trailing from my seams (C) (G) Every morning’s a question mark (Am) (F) Pulled by invisible hands (C) (G) Will this thread unravel slow (Am) (F) Or twist into something grand Chorus (F) (C) All these loose ends, come undone (G) (Am) Pull me closer, let’s become (F) (C) Patterns woven, one by one (G) (Am) Squiggly threads in the sun (F) (C) Hold me tight, don’t let me run (G) (Am) We’ll rewrite what’s just begun (F) (C) Mismatched colors, perfectly spun (G) (Am) Loose ends, come undone
Biggest fan
Dakota Reynolds
"Ever since stumbling into Squiggly Thread’s set at the Hawthorne Hideout, I’ve been completely hooked. Their songs make me feel seen—like someone finally put my chaotic thoughts and feelings to music. I listen to 'Loose Ends (Come Undone)' every morning during my commute, and it honestly helps me embrace the messiness of my own life. The band once dedicated a song to me at a show because they recognized me from my handmade Squiggly Thread shirt. Now, I follow them to every local gig, and their music is a soundtrack to the best moments of my year. These four are the realest—Squiggly Thread forever!"