Currently my favorite thing about Portland. I've finally started venturing out into the local music scene and I'm absolutely enthralled with what I've heard/witnessed so far.
The above video is from Guidance Counselor.
A few other artist you should check out:
May Ling
Starfucker
Explode Into Colors
Breakfast Mountain
Wampire
Magic Johnson
Okay quite a few links, but completely worth a listen.
bleeder:
Cool. Thanks for the links. I shall have to check them out next time I am getting plastered. 
bleeder:
It does get pretty gnarly looking. I shall take some pictures next time it is out like a chia pet.