Pat Millius, a musician, Singer-Songwriter, composer, and producer from Tennessee, has had music placed in several commercially-released films, and his solo album Pendulum was released in 2021. He and his wife Celeste perform and record as Dark Circles with songs that feature Bossa Nova beats and playful harmonies. Pat’s sound is described as “A woozy mélange of Pop styles, from the sunshine harmonies of Brian Wilson to Classic Power Pop and Garage Rock, to the Retro-Pop groove of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 shaded in deep blue undertones."
A sneering and raging post punk love song. Truly unique swirling guitar chords. Driving and intense. Love is the only shred to hang on to in this insane and terrifying world we live in. A mad cacophony that somehow manages to coalesce into soaring musical ecstasy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Pop Punk
A laid back & groovy vocal pop song that humorously explores the fine line between love & obsession. Features latin percussion & retro harmonies. Ukulele intro & outro. Light hearted romantic comedy. Mixed Vocals, Comedy, Comedy Pop
Uplifting and inspirational song of redemption. About never losing hope in the face of adversity. Rising up to meet the moment head on. Soaring slide guitar solo. Propulsive & rhythmic guitars. A modern rock version of “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again. ”, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
A breezy retro pop vocal ditty on the longing to return home, and about finding your true place. Childhood and family. Wistful & timeless. Playful percussion and a delightful harmonica solo. That moment when the things that are truly important in life reveal themselves, Female Vocals, Pop, Sunshine Pop
Description: Timeless & ethereal. Driving rock for a long road trip through the desert. Tribute to a cult classic. Propulsive & chiming guitars reminiscent of classic U2. Philosophical backdrop to a lone anti hero. A slice of eternal mortality. A slightly “off” chord sneaks in the tension. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
70s style power pop groove. Jangly Big Star Alex Chilton vibe. 12 string guitar textures. Classic soft sitar psychedelia. Uplifting yet melancholy chord structure. Rich vocal harmonies. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Sweet & cheerful bliss pop. Think classic 70’s 0r 80's sitcom theme. Smooth jazzy guitar chords. California sunshine vocal harmonies. All set to a springy soft rock groove. The happiest song about death you will ever hear. Female Vocals, Pop, Sunshine Pop
Intensely somber rock lament in ¾ time. Persistently dreamlike & menacing. A pulsing hypnotic haze. This is where the drama unspools. Austere, commanding female vocal performance with otherworldly harmonies. Soul shattering blues harmonica. Homage to the homeless war vet. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
Mid 60’s melodic, psychedelic garage pop with a strong Troggs influence. Uplifting lyrics about seizing the day and being true to yourself. Buzzsaw fuzz guitar. Chords that echo through the hills. Classic male harmonies. Male Vocals, Rock, 60s Rock
A mini space opera in three quarter time. Hawkwind and Can meet Max Roach and Kamasi Washington. Cool jazzy groove. Hipster Hammond B3 textures. Psychedelic echo harmonica and cosmic guitar. Capped off by the alien choir from Star Trek TOS. Instrumental, Jazz, Acid Jazz
Turbo charged power pop. Unbridled guitar energy. Layered chords, unique and pensive. Elated and brooding. An exhilarating, uplifting gaze into mortality. Male Vocals, Pop, Power Pop
A slightly unhinged christian biker song about ridin’ off into the pearly gates. A feel good melody with jangly guitars and a deep voice. A carefree romp about dying that straddles the line between playful wink and heartfelt statement of faith. Male Vocals, Rock, Christian Rock
Classic country with twangy guitars. Electric lap steel slide hard luck tale. Western Swing. Hints of Tequila Sunrise. Rolling Stone honky tonk groove, Tex Mex Country Blues. Good ol boy southern roots, western, god's country, rugged, cowboy, western music. Whiskey & heartache. Hooky chorus.. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Retro sixties pop feel. Loungy guitar chords. Groovy bongos. Mellow spacy groove. Cool mid century style vocal harmonies. Even some joyful whistling! Sexy female torch singing with deceptively bitter revenge lyrics. Victory celebration for all survivors of abusive relationships. Female Vocals, Pop, 60's Pop
A fun, rollicking rootsy romp detailing the age old marital complaint about men who leave the toilet set up after performing a number one. And a witty takedown of the woke, nagging partner. Careful what you wish for. A fast & loose country twang, accompanied by some peppy latin percussion. Male Vocals, Comedy, Novelty Songs
Driving power pop about the one that got away. Joyous & jangly guitar figures that pay tribute to George Harrison’s “Here Comes The Sun”. Soaring harmonies paint both the ecstasy & agony of young love. Male Vocals, Pop, Power Pop
Indie pop rock anthem about finding peace with who you are. The hollowness of fame & glamor. Male vocal and easy electric guitar hook slowly build into huge sweeping vocal harmonies that inspire the pride and promise of a life well led. Male Vocals, Rock, Anthem Rock
A catchy garage pop tribute to everyone's favorite talking bird (besides the parrot). Crunchy guitar, meet indelible hook. Call & response, just like real birds. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Male Vocals, Pop, Britpop
A raw burst of adrenaline. Turbo charged rock chock full of sly literary references. Bristling and frenetic. Thrashing and gnashing guitar chords. Relentless, thundering bass. Pummeling drumming. Eccentric pop vocal harmonies. Snarling but fun action packed mayhem, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Fun, bouncy surf vibe. Strongly influenced by mid 60’s Beach Boys, particularly California Girls. Groovy bass lines with a retro organ rhythm guitar and complex vocal harmonies. The carefree, innocent vibe contrasts with the lyrics which address the deep anger and polarization so prevalent today. Male Vocals, Pop, 60's Pop
A breezy retro pop bossa nova Christmas song. All about the magical season within a season, the week between Christmas and New Years. The taint of the holidays. Bouncy latin rhythms. Chuckles along the way. Playful harmonies. Unsettlingly cheerful. Mixed Vocals, Comedy, Comedy Pop
A foul mouthed country song about perseverance, overcoming adversity, and being true to your authentic self. Good homespun advice from badass gramps. Old school country guitars. Rantings from a cantankerous ol’ coot. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Emotional rollercoaster music. Brooding defeated verses with haunted guitar strums. Contrasted by a chorus taken straight out of a haunted circus. Then every grand emotion is ripped open for all to feel. Bookended by snarling hardcore punk mayhem. Escape from the funhouse. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Inspired by the dark painting by Francisco Goya. Macabre moods & penetrating imagery that delve into vampirism, addiction, hunger & obsession. Brooding guitars, foreboding baritone phrases, chilling slide, demented orchestra, and menacing psychedelia. Male Vocals, Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Lively guitar pop song about travel with spiritual overtones. Female lead vocals & breezy sunshine harmonies. Cathartic harmonica solo ushers in the outro. Perfect road trip song where questions of fate & destiny are raised. Female Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A prayer of soul searching, and the reach for excellence. Set to crunchy, swirling guitar glory. Sublime, yearning yet immediate and impactful. A backdrop to life’s big decisions and transitions. Male Vocals, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Goofy eccentric chord progression that still manages to hook you in. Trippy, playful pop guitar. A keen eared embodiment of the maddening perplexity of romance and ongoing relationships. It’s all fun and games til someone gets hurt. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Primitive, bone-headed garage rock thump fest with pseudo profound lyrics about non-existent international cuisine. Switches between quiet and loud. Nasty fuzz bass. Jaded sardonic vocal delivery. Builds to a truly unhinged harmonica solo. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Snarling, rude garage rock. The have-nots taking it all back from the haves. A call to arms set to the backdrop of a public execution. Raise the flag of revolution. Punishing rhythm guitar. Swirling, apocalyptic break with voices wailing from beyond the grave. Overthrow the man! Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
From soft acoustic balladry to snarling, slag heap guitar rock. Just the way they did it in the 90’s. Throbbing wah wah fuzz bass. A wink and a nod to the classic grunge of yesteryear, and our modern day obsession with violence. And don’t even get me started on the acid fueled looney tunes bridge. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Groovin Soul Jazz instrumental romp. Shades of Ramsey Lewis or Booker T & the MGs with an Eddie Harris style rhythm section. A fun soundtrack for rolling down the highway or pulling off a caper. Goofy sound effects to lighten the mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
1980s-90s style grunge pop with Badfinger style vocal harmonies. Mean guitars. Romantic relationships. The love and the hate. The give and the take, and the take, and the take…, Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Grunge
Somber, introspective, & achingly beautiful. Acoustic guitar & female vocal builds & flows like life. Ethereal female vocals saying goodbye to a loved one.. Fond memories, meditative but not new agey. A thoughtful tribute to the fleeting nature of life. Dreamy slide guitar and swirling harmonies. Female Vocals, Pop, Delicate
Hard charging action adventure theme. Onward with abandon. The ultimate wind in your hair joyride. Turbo fueled fuzz bass propulsion. Pedal to the metal existential ecstasy. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
A breezy tribute to autumn leaves and the beautiful transition of seasons, both in the world around us, and in our own lives. Cool Bossa Nova Beats. Playful harmonies. Unsettlingly cheerful. Refreshingly weepy... saudade. Retro 12 string guitar phrases complete the picture. Female Vocals, Pop, 60's Pop
