I've been running Portside Dive solo for almost four years now. While it's been an incredible journey, I've started to feel like something's missing from the equation.
That's why I'm beyond thrilled to announce that Spencer Sterling, the talented guitarist who's been performing live with me, has officially joined Portside Dive as a full-time member! I'm super excited to start this new chapter, create some amazing new music, and see where this collaboration takes us.
And don’t worry… Shawn’s not going anywhere! He’s still continuing to be the amazing drummer that makes our live show special.
So, for the first time ever, I get to say...
WE are Portside Dive.
📸 by @artymanor
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“Figure It Out” is out now.
It’s about second-guessing everything: yourself, your choices, the people around you—and trying to claw your way back to something real.
Produced and engineered by Tommy Rehbein ( @toiletrats / @circuitsandkittens )
Mastered by Kris “kj” Johnson (@kjaudio )
Artwork by Laurence Crow (@lozcrowillustration )
Also a special shoutout to my incredible wife Kristin (@tall.kristin ) who fun fact has provided gang vocals on every one of my songs.
This one means a lot to me. Hope it hits you in the gut.
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🚨 NEW MUSIC ALERT! Portside Dive just dropped their latest banger, *”Different Kind of Me”*—and it’s the ultimate anthem for kicking intrusive thoughts to the curb! 💥
Frontman Matt Reed takes on existential dread head-on with self-affirming chants that’ll have you screaming along and chasing that brighter future. 🌟 The track packs a punch with the crunchy vibes of early Weezer and the sugary hooks of All American Rejects (shoutout to Mike Kennerty @mikeaar for that 🔥 guitar solo! For real!)
Plus, it’s stacked with talent: Zaq Baker ( @zaqbaker ) on piano, Alex Lowery on bass, Kristin Reed (@tall.kristin ) bringing the hype shouts, Matt Traxler ( @matttraxlerdesign ) on artwork, and Tommy Rehbein ( @circuitsandkittens ) (Toilet Rats @toiletrats /Justin Courtney Pierre) on production.
Mastered by Kris Johnson. 🎶 @kjaudio
This is your pep-talk in pop-punk form—perfect for lifting your spirits (and your fists!). 🤘 Don’t sleep on this one. Stream *”Different Kind of Me”* NOW and let Portside Dive soundtrack your comeback! 🎧
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Worth a shot, right?
I’m Matt from the Minnesota alt pop punk band Portside Dive. The song you’re listening to is called Figure it out.
Would you check it out?
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Will we see you there?
This Saturday we are coming down to Rochester MN for the Rochester Pride Festival 🖤🖤🖤
We play at noon on the main stage.
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I’m Matt from the alt pop punk band Portside Dive. I’d love to make something of this music thing.
Can I count you in?
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Man I don’t know what to tell you… the whole team over here seems to love alternative pop punk bean mode.
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It’s so crazy that you found us all the way back in 2026 and decided to keep alt pop punk alive and well.
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