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mattress
Electro / Soul / Visual

"***heavy duty***"

PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   mattress: General Info
Member Since2/18/2006
Band Websitemattressmusic.com
Band Members Eldorado music video directed by Grace Carter
Influencesscorpions, mountains, electricity, handshakes, shiny shoes, neon, cactus
Sounds Likeotis redding walking thru the nevada test site with kraftwerk in the cafeteria and lee hazlewood panning for gold out front with howlin wolf
Record LabelMalt Duck Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 27 2008 3:00P
pdx pop festival portland, Oregon
Jul 31 2008 9:00P
McLeod Residence seattle, Washington
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
back of ambulance seattle, Washington
Aug 11 2008 8:00P
Artistery w/Casy & Brian portland, Oregon
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Josephine seattle, Washington
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Bob’s Java Jive Tacoma, Washington
Aug 28 2008 9:00P
house show TBA portland, Oregon
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
The Comet w/ The Pharmacy Seattle, Washington

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   About mattress
Heavy Duty By Josiah Hughes/Exclaim Magazine (Canada) Portland's Mattress centres on the claustrophobic bedroom soul of weirdo Rex Marshall and his synthesiser. But on Heavy Duty, his debut full-length for Edmonton's Reluctant Recordings, his minimal, dark electro beats take a backseat to his sinister songwriting. Opener "Pollution" sets the tone with its eerie sounds and hopeless lyrics, while "Go Ahead and Litter" almost gets dance-y, with its dead funk guitar drone. The real gem is closing track "Bring It Down," with its heavy synths and melodic singing, showing a little heart amidst the creepiness. Limited to 300 and featuring shiny artwork courtesy of the Doers' Sean Maxey, this is a rare treat in outsider pop. (Reluctant)

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Jul 18 2008 12:59 PM

first saw you last night at twilight. will certainly do it again. and again.
tiffany rene





Jul 16 2008 3:59 PM

John And Char





Jul 8 2008 10:43 AM

Long time no speak my friend.
Char and I are having a housewarming in August if you feel like travelin'. Hope all is golden.
Will





Jul 8 2008 12:23 AM

I found this page completely by accident and I'm glad I did.
You just gained a fan.
Brandon





Jul 4 2008 8:37 AM

It seems like every time I've talked to you I've been hella drunk --- and I've been told I'm a very obnoxious drunk. Sorry dude.
HOLY SMOKES !!!!!!!





Jun 29 2008 11:52 PM

grandfather claws





Jun 29 2008 1:34 AM

BE OUR GODFATHER
christin





Jun 30 2008 4:42 PM

hi and your cd was waiting for me in my mailbox when i got home from work today. i'm listening to it right now and...YAY!
yoni





Jun 28 2008 1:39 PM

new songs.
go!
the Skinny Magazine





Jun 26 2008 1:58 PM

HI We reviewed you and printed great photo - Let me know if I can send copies to you.
THE VOX JAGUARS





Jun 26 2008 11:27 AM

hey dude help us out if you can!

http://www. thedelimagazine. com/sf/vote. php

-jordy
the plastic clown





Jun 24 2008 3:39 PM

love the songs, are you ever coming to hell?[i mean, houston?]
christin





Jun 20 2008 10:30 AM

thanks for the add, dudes! i just ordered your latest album over this thing they call the internet.
i'll be excited to check my mailbox now (usually there's just bills in there)!
L.A. Lungs





Jun 18 2008 5:34 PM

awesome album cover, but we still need a REX GUADALUPE CANDLE!!!!!
Auntie Balissa





Jun 18 2008 4:22 PM

Dude...the album cover is super funny. I love the record.
NÜ SENSAE





Jun 17 2008 8:02 AM

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Wounded Moth





Jun 13 2008 3:40 PM

rexsiamese
moon bullet


Is Online


Jun 14 2008 3:09 PM

we sleep on you
April





Jun 15 2008 9:13 PM

Dude, I got my hands on your record today finally, and it's frickin' fantastic. Like I should even be surprised.
James Squeaky





Jun 16 2008 8:53 AM

morgan





Jun 12 2008 11:48 PM

I MISS YOU REX
Sam Cooper





Jun 11 2008 7:36 PM

june12onlinefliersmall
Coconut Coolouts





Jun 11 2008 2:23 AM

We can't wait to hear the new album on cd and lp at the same time while eating pizza and drinking beer in a car or truck going 80 miles an hour on the way to your show.
The Brent Show (on KPSU)





Jun 10 2008 3:11 PM

I alerted the Border Patrol that you will be trying to return to this country.
Ora Cogan





Jun 6 2008 4:29 PM

i can't wait to see you play again!

when are you driving back to PDX?
Psychic Pollution





Jun 5 2008 4:13 PM

heres a video, i have more if you likes.

trevor





Jun 4 2008 1:07 PM

are you surviving the wrath of the North!?
Psychic Pollution





Jun 2 2008 10:35 AM

awesome show last night here in calgary. i have some great video but i can only facebook it right now. if you're a facebooker you can probably search for it.
♥kiarra albina♥





May 28 2008 8:38 PM

HEYEYEYEYEYYY!
calgary's so stoked for your visit!
i'll see you on sunday!!!
xo
Psychic Pollution





May 25 2008 10:57 AM

looking forward to your performance in Calgary.
brenden orange





May 25 2008 8:38 AM

rex does yoga
Liane





May 24 2008 9:27 PM

it was great seeing you!
SHEARING PINX