BendreTheGiant

About this event

From Portland, Oregon, BendreTheGiant is the vessel for songs by vocalist/producer Ben Estrada (whose resemblance to the wrestling star inspired the project’s name) . Though he has been releasing music since 2020, last year saw the proper launch of BendreTheGiant, as Estrada brought in outside collaborators and producers for the first time in his emerging career.

In the year that has followed BendreTheGiant’s debut, the ever-evolving project has moved at a rapid pace, playing more than 50 shows in 2025, with an even busier touring schedule plotted for this year. The group has recently been awarded Song of The Year at the 2025 PNW Music Awards, named a top 50 finalist for NPR Music's national Tiny Desk showcase series, and listed as one of Portland's Best New Bands by Willamette Week.

BendreTheGiant's debut album, Swollen Eyes, will be released on June 12th via Tender Loving Empire Records. The album's release will be accompanied by an extensive run of tour dates across the U.S.