iDKHOW in Portland

About iDKHOW

iDKHOW is a two-piece band featuring Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman, emerging from the alternative rock scene with a sound that straddles emo sensibility and indie rock irreverence. Weekes, known for his work with The Brobecks, brought songwriting chops to the project while Seaman provided tight, precise drumming. The band's early output caught attention for its slacker energy and genuinely weird subject matter delivered with deadpan intensity. Songs like Choke showcase their ability to make anxious, introspective lyrics feel almost conversational rather than desperate. They've built a dedicated following by refusing to take themselves too seriously while actually caring about the craft, a balancing act that resonates with people tired of both irony and sincerity as separate extremes. Their presence feels less like a band with a mission statement and more like the work of two people making music they wanted to hear.

Shows are tight and weird in equal measure. Weekes has this detached stage presence that somehow holds attention, while Seaman locks in drumming that hits harder live. Crowds tend toward genuine fans rather than casual listeners, people who actually know the deeper cuts. Lots of singalongs on choruses but it never tips into crowd-service territory.

Known for Choke, Web Weaver, Leave Me Alone, Absinthe, The Funeral

iDKHOW + Portland

iDKHOW brought their particular brand of theatrical pop-punk to Revolution Hall in June, opening with the acidic jangle of 'Absinthe' and moving through a setlist that favored deep cuts over obvious hits. 'Mx. Sinister' and 'From the Gallows' landed with real weight, the kind of tracks that reward people who actually listen to these records. They closed out with 'Choke,' which felt appropriately final. The band's been building something in Portland — there's a genuine audience here for their weirder impulses.

iDKHOW in Portland News

• Boys Like Girls Announce Tour with iDKHOW and Arrows In Action idobi · Nov 3, 2025
• Waterparks announce 2025 North American headline tour Kerrang! · Jul 22, 2025
• Waterparks Map Out North American Tour Exclaim! · Jul 21, 2025
• IDKHOW Announces 2024 Tour Dates & Releases New Song, "GLOOMTOWN BRATS" Prelude Press · Dec 7, 2023
• iDKHOW extend "Night Heat" tour with summer dates Alternative Press Magazine · May 22, 2019

Live Music in Portland

Portland's music scene has a soft spot for acts that blend artfulness with accessibility—the kind of thing that appeals to both indie rock purists and people who just want a good show. iDKHOW fits that mold with their maximalist production and tongue-in-cheek attitude toward pop music. The city's venues are built for exactly this kind of thing: bands that take themselves seriously but not too seriously.

Portland road trip to see iDKHOW?

Stay in the Pearl District or Nob Hill for walkability and the kind of quiet that lets you recover between shows. Eat at Canard, where the charcuterie and wine list are thoughtfully curated—it's the kind of place that respects both food and your time. Spend the afternoon at Powell's Books, the massive independent that justifies its reputation. Walk through Forest Park if the weather cooperates. Portland's best element is how it refuses to take itself too seriously while maintaining actual standards. That's worth the trip.