Influenced by their emo hearts and the punk music that came before them, Sad Boy Union formed to combat anger and sadness and bring people together. A true garage band, they debuted in Portland in January 2023. Since then they’ve released 2 full-length albums, survived a tour to the Midwest, rocked the Shady Pines Festival, Volume Bomb Block Party, Punk Rock Pride, Terrain Festival in Spokane, and co-hosted Exist to Resist fest. At the start of 2025, they were picked as one of the top bands to watch by The Willamette Week. They love 90s music, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and convincing friends to call in sick from work.
Sad Boy Union is: David Clemmer (he/him), Rachel Manter (they/she/he), and Shelby Walton-Clark (they/she)
NEWEST MUSIC VIDEO
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE,
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
STATE OF THE UNION // WHITE MAN’S TONGUE
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VIDEOS
This Machine Kills Billionaires
Footage from Mikey’s Gyros - Moscow, ID
Ghost Protocol
Filmed live in a basement
PRESS
“Since the trio’s first show two years ago, Sad Boy Union’s boisterous, punky live sets have covered everything from the trials of late-stage capitalism to abortion access to Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta.” 2025 promises more songs on “things [they’re] angry about plus a couple fun ones,” but with a heavier, more forceful sound. Their second full-length, due out by early summer, will draw listeners in with their unapologetic takes on injustices and mythical creatures in equal parts.”
-Katey Trnka, The Willamette Week - January 7, 2025
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