Issue 01 | Salem, Oregon | Independent Garage Rock
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March 21st, 2025
Oct 25th, 2024
Aug 30th, 2024
May 31st, 2024
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The Story
About the Band
We are The Hypnatwists, a dynamic three-piece band hailing from a garage in Salem, Oregon. Comprising Ruby on vocals and guitar, Tony on bass, and Zack on drums, we came together in a serendipitous encounter at a Hives concert in Portland back in November of 2023.
Our name, “The Hypnatwists,” is inspired by hypnagogic hallucinations, but these are the ones that keep you up dancing at night. Just like those mesmerizing visions that keep you moving, our music aims to hypnotize listeners and keep them grooving till dawn.
Our Sound
United by a shared obsession with music, we knew something clicked the moment we jammed together for the first time. With backgrounds as varied as our record collections, we set out to craft a sound that’s our own. At our core, we’re a garage rock and DIY indie rock trio, chasing the kind of songs that feel as good to play as they do to hear.
Ruby’s vocals soar with passion and intensity, Tony’s bass lines drive the rhythm with infectious grooves, and Zack’s drums push every song forward with sharp punk-rock immediacy. Together, we create a gritty, melodic, emotionally wired sound that refuses to sit still.
The Noise Around Town
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From the Hypna-cave
Latest News
In the Press
Interviews + Features
- Capital Community Media, Make Music Day Salem 2025 (Full Livestream), June 21, 2025
- Statesman Journal, “Make Music Salem celebrates music making: See the photos”, June 21, 2025
- KMUZ - Community FM Radio, Radio Interview (Video), June 1, 2025
- Girl at the Rock Shows, The Hypnatwists - “Mr. Man”, March 31, 2025
- Tits Upon Tyne, The Hypnatwists - “Have a Good Show”, March 27, 2025
- Obscure Sound, The Hypnatwists - “Wicked Eyes”, December 7, 2024
- Alt77 Alternative Music Blog, The Hypnatwists and Mooses Reviewed, November 4, 2024
- The Moon - 105.5 FM, Radio Interview (Video), September 26, 2024
- Salem Reporter, “Gardens, alleys and Salem streets fill with songs for Make Music Day,” June 21, 2024
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Bookings + Inquiries
Want The Hypnatwists at your venue, festival, basement, or mysterious warehouse?
Email: hypnatwists@gmail.com
Best for: booking shows, general band inquiries, and other band-related mischief.
Location: Salem, Oregon