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Dan Lurie & The Quarter System – Syndicated Sitcoms (EP)
Release date: August 28, 2026
First single “Bowling Shoes” out May 29

Bio + summary:

Portland’s Dan Lurie & The Quarter System present a unique brand of indie pop and folk rock that uses heartfelt hooks and memory-soaked lyrics to leave a lasting impression. Syndicated Sitcoms is their upcoming full-band EP (summer 2026), following Lurie’s long-running string of solo releases. The new recordings feature Nathan Lee Miller on bass, Chris Ericsen on drums and synth, Wayne Pritzker on lead guitar, and Vanessa Rehder on backing vocals. As with Lurie’s previous album, Making Life Worthwhile, the group teamed up with producer Cameron Spies at Portland’s Trash Treasury Studios to capture the full range of their spirited sound.


Email danlurie34@gmail.com for an advanced copy of the EP download and stream.

First single "Bowling Shoes" out now:
 

Photos (click for hi-res):

Tracklist:
1. Slice of Life
2. Zoupette
3. Bowling Shoes (Single – May 29)
4. 7 Camps
5. Moving Pictures

Album credits:

Dan Lurie: words, vocals, guitar
Nathan Lee Miller: bass, vocals
Chris Ericsen: drums, synth
Wayne Pritzker: lead guitar, keys
Vanessa Rehder: vocals


Produced and mixed by Cameron Spies at Trash Treasury Recording in Portland, Oregon. Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Design by Grant Kindrick, photo by DL.

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Press for Making Life Worthwhile and previous releases:
“Bubbling, synth-aided indie rock anthems and floating pop songs. Lurie has put together a record that skillfully avoids any dull moments.” – Rosy Overdrive

“You can tell the pure emotion that Dan Lurie has poured into this. From the ambient opening to the climb to euphoria as soon as his voice enters the fray, there is a dramatic clang and a childlike sense of wonder to the proceedings.” – MP3 Hugger

“Dan Lurie’s melancholy sway feels glorious, mysterious and expansively vast.” – American Pancake

"Terrific tunes packed with chunky folk turns and sweater-warm melodies." – Portland Mercury

"This guy is leagues ahead of a lot of rock bands I've listened to when it comes to leaving an emotional impact in the heart of his audience." – Cassette Gods

“Sometimes an album endears itself to you in such a personal way that you’re sort of embarrassed to play it for friends, in fear they might not get it. Dan Lurie’s Spirit of ‘98 is fast becoming one of those albums for me.” – Willamette Week
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