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Tag: Porter Block

Porter Block Reflects On A Fickle World With ‘Gift Or A Curse’

April 16, 2026

Like those artists before them, Porter Block often aim to capture the defining spirit and mood of particular moments in time with their projects. Their nostalgic-tinged guitar pop songs call to mind the golden age of classic rock, and new single, ‘Gift Or A Curse’, is no different in this respect, as Porter Block reflects on the fickle nature of this complicated world.

Porter Block Speaks With Us About ‘Cruel World’

November 20, 2024

The latest track from their upcoming LP, ‘Sometimes Sunshine’, ‘Cruel World’ is an ode to a past relationship, that, despite all intentions to make it work, has sadly not. Painfully poignant and relatable to anyone who’s been there, it’s nonetheless given a delicate, stirring treatment, with Porter Block’s customary nostalgic sound. We speak with the band.

Porter Block Channels The Music Of The 1960s With ‘Cruel World’

October 2, 2024

Porter Block takes a trip back to the 1960s with latest release, ‘Cruel World’, and striking black and white music video.

Porter Block Is Catching An ‘Ocean Breeze’ With New Pop Release

August 29, 2024

A cool bevvie, the bright sun, and an offshore breeze are all the perfect backdrop for Porter Block’s new single, ‘Ocean Breeze’. With lilting harmonies and muted guitar arpeggios reminiscent of The Beach Boys, the listener is transported back to the sun-drenched 60s in an homage to those summery sounds that are nonetheless timeless.

Whole Lotta Groovin’ Goin’ On: We Speak With Porter Block

August 15, 2024

Peter Block of Porter Block speaks with us about latest single, ‘Groove Goin’ On’, and what’s ahead for the rock band from New York City.

Porter Block Wants Us, ‘If You See Eulene’ To Ask If They’re Still Friends

April 18, 2024

From the first note of Porter Block’s ‘If You See Eulene’, it seems as if we’ve stumbled on a band from the British Invasion, but actually, despite the quarter-note chords banged out on the piano, strummed hollow-bodied electric guitar, and sweet vocal harmonies, it turns out they’re from New York City and the here and now.

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