We had such an amazing time celebrating the release of Velveteen with our friends at Decibel Sound & Drink a few weeks back—this crew has the best sound system, cocktails, and hospitality in Milwaukie.

Thanks to Eddie, Makenzie, Sarah, Matt and the whole team for having us, and to all our friends who came out to support us and snag a record. We love you! 💜

Where to find Velveteen on vinyl

Portland, OR

Tomorrow Records

Daily Records

Mississippi Records

Super-Electric Records

B-Side Records

My Vinyl Underground

Record Pub

Our music video for “Wire,” the lead single off Velveteen, is out now. Thanks to our Portland crew who came together to make our vision a reality.

Directors: Adolfo Cantú-Villareal, Rachel Frankel, Matt Hemmerich
Producer: Roberta Cumbianchera
Cinematographer: Rob Martinez
Gaffer: Haley McCoy
Grip: DJ Schaller
1st Assistant Camera: Precious Montiel
Hair & Makeup Artist: Mattie Ngo
Set Design & Prop Stylist: Ethan Barela
Production Assistant: Daniel Blanco
Editor: Matt Hemmerich
Colorist: Ryan Graves

Special thanks to TZOM Films and Desert Island Studios.

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“From the visceral, multifaceted fever dream "Umbra" to the spellbinding standout "Black Sheep,” the tender, aching "Jigsaw,” the churning, emotionally charged title track, and beyond, Transmute proves a deeply moving, enchanting listening journey from start to finish.” - Mitch Mosk

— Atwood Magazine

“Transmute is a decisively excellent collection of fuzzy, dreamy indie pop songs and it stands as a testament to Phosphene's evolution as a band and their ability to channel personal and collective experiences into a vibrant tapestry of sound and emotion — one that reflects the challenges and triumphs of our times, offering solace and connection in the process.” - Big Takeover Exclusives

— The Big Takeover

“…On their new album, Transmute, they push their sound further into the universe. Between the vulnerability woven into the lyrics and sonic elements and the expansive palette give Frankel and Hemmerich more space to explore inside these shoegaze-adjacent, experimental pop songs…Phosphene continues following unexpected trails, leading us to places we never thought we’d find. It’s such a beautiful, inviting record.” - Brad Rose

— Foxy Digitalis

Velveteen

our fourth full-length album, out May 19, 2026

Where to find Velveteen on vinyl

Portland, OR

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