B-Side Guys

Portland’s gray skies have never sounded quite this bright. On “Spider,” the opening track from their upcoming EP “Find Ourselves Again,” Myriads transforms seasonal depression into something approaching celebration, wrapping winter restlessness in chorus-drenched guitars and infectious melody.

Maria DeHart’s journey from Charlottesville singer-songwriter to Portland band leader reveals itself in every production choice. Recorded at Helvete Studios with Joe Anderson, “Spider” demonstrates how far she’s traveled from loop pedals and acoustic performances. The track’s intricate layering creates a sound that justifies Myriads as the project’s new name – it truly contains multitudes.

What’s remarkable is how the instrumentation works against expectation. Rather than matching seasonal affective disorder with minor chords and downbeat tempos, the band opts for crystalline guitar tones and propulsive rhythms. This contradiction between subject and style creates a tensile strength that powers the entire track. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to face darkness is to dance with it.

The production, mastered by Chris Baglivo at Philadelphia’s Jamtown Recording Studio, perfectly balances dream pop shimmer with emotional authenticity. Each element in the mix feels purposeful, creating space for both personal confession and communal catharsis. It’s the sound of an artist who has found the perfect collaborators to amplify her vision.

“Spider” suggests that Myriads’ upcoming EP will showcase not just DeHart’s evolution as a songwriter, but her gift for translating individual experience into collective release. For a project built on continuous transformation – from Virginia to Oregon, from solo act to full band – this track proves that sometimes the best way forward is to embrace change in all its forms.