Since June of 2024, BendreTheGiant has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest acts, releasing three singles and two EPs, touring the West Coast multiple times, and earning features in the likes of Willamette Week, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Eugene Weekly. Led by singer/songwriter Ben Estrada (whose resemblance to a wrestling star inspired the project's name), the Portland-based ensemble’s latest single, “Do You Feel It,” out now, marks yet another sonic departure for the chameleonic project. 

BendreTheGiant’s recent releases have leapt across genres, featuring everything from Deftones-adjacent thunderous guitar tones to a big band horn section or a Cumbia-inspired percussion break. “Do You Feel It” is contrastingly minimalist, veering near Pop Song™ territory with its cascading synths, crisp guitar, and a buttery smooth vocal performance by Estrada. Produced with Justin Yu (Foamboy, Julia Logue), the track represents a new takeaway from Estrada and company’s bag of tricks. 

The lyrics of “Do You Feel It” compare romantic feelings to consuming a drug.”Love as a drug” is  a well-worn concept, so Estrada strived to encapsulate both the highs and lows of the comparison. From Estrada: “‘Do You Feel It’ was inspired by wanting a feeling to last forever, but knowing it won’t. Like the feeling someone would get from having a one night stand, that can feel like you’re on drugs, chasing a rush. It might feel great in the moment but it’s empty.” 

“Do You Feel It” was recorded in part using funds from MusicOregon’s Echo Fund, an artist grant for Oregon-based musicians. To celebrate the song’s release, BendreTheGiant will be embarking on a 13 date summer tour that includes stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.