Backstory:

Excitable Loan came into existence in the vibrant indie music scene of Portland, Oregon in 2012. It was formed by two childhood friends, Jack “Jumper” Harlow, a quirky and brilliant drummer, and Lynn “Lynx” Silver, the profound lyricist and charismatic lead vocalist. Both shared a mutual passion for music and the desire to express their unique perspective on the world through a fusion of rock and indie soundscapes. After playing a series of small gigs in local artist bars and underground events, their dynamic combination of deep lyrics and energetic beats soon grabbed the attention of music lovers. Known for their onstage fervor and unpredictability, Excitable Loan is frequently the talk of the town for their exhilarating performances.

Genre: Indie-Rock

Title: “Stray Rhythms”

Full song lyrics and chord progression:

(Verse 1 – Am, F, C, G)
I’m chasing stray rhythms down an empty street, (Am)
An amplified heartbeat, under the city beat, (F)
Scribbled notes on napkins, tales of us unfurl, (C)
We’re dancing in the chaos of this reckless world. (G)

(Pre-chorus – Dm, E)
Dreamers that we are, (Dm)
Chasing after stars. (E)

(Chorus – F, C, G, A)
Oh, stray rhythms guide us home, (F)
Through the chaos that we roam. (C)
With every pulse, every tone, (G)
We find a place where we belong. (A)

(Verse 2 – Am, F, C, G)
Underneath the moonlight, under the sun’s glow, (Am)
We carve our path, through the high and low. (F)
With a melody in our soul, and rhythm in our heart, (C)
No matter where we wander, we’re never truly apart. (G)

(Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus)

(Outro – Am, F, C, G)
So here’s to the stray rhythms that set us free, (Am)
To the amplified heartbeat of our symphony. (F)
Through the chaos and the noise, we’ll always find our way, (C)
Because we are Excitable Loan, and we’re here to play. (G)

Favorite fan:

The band’s favorite fan is Emily “Em” Patterson. Em discovered Excitable Loan at one of their early gigs and has been a devoted follower ever since. For her, Excitable Loan’s music is the soundtrack to her life, a comfort in tough times, and a celebration during the good ones. She says, “Excitable Loan isn’t just a band; they’re a community. Their music speaks to the heart and moves the soul. Every song feels like a personal conversation, like they’ve somehow captured the essence of the human experience in their melodies. They make me feel seen, heard, and most importantly, understood. And that’s why they’ll always be my favorite band.”