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Portair is an Australian-born, Los Angeles-based indie/folk artist whose music blends ambient textures with introspective songwriting. With over 50 million streams across platforms, Portair has garnered acclaim from Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Atwood Magazine, Paste, and more. His 2023 EP, The Place To Start, recorded in Joshua Tree, explores existential themes and features collaborations with Joshua Keogh (Amber Run), Keaton Henson, VÉRITÉ, WYNNE, and Emily James.
Since his independent debut in 2018, Portair has composed original scores and contributed music to programming on Netflix, NBC, MTV, CBS, and more. His breakout 2020 single “Lying To Myself” amassed millions of streams, paving the way for EPs like The Light That Gives (2021) and The Ice That Breaks (2022). His track “Gloaming Hour” achieved viral success on TikTok, introducing his sound to a global audience.
Portair’s music has also been featured in multiple renowned TV shows including two placements in Grey’s Anatomy. He has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia, supporting artists like SYML, Henry Moodie, Jonathan Roy, Darren Kiely, City of the Sun, Edwin Rafael, and many more. His live shows have included a sold-out headline show in Los Angeles and a sold out headline tour in Australia.
Currently, Portair is working on his debut full-length album, continuing to explore the deep emotional terrain of what it means to be human.
Since his independent debut in 2018, Portair has composed original scores and contributed music to programming on Netflix, NBC, MTV, CBS, and more. His breakout 2020 single “Lying To Myself” amassed millions of streams, paving the way for EPs like The Light That Gives (2021) and The Ice That Breaks (2022). His track “Gloaming Hour” achieved viral success on TikTok, introducing his sound to a global audience.
Portair’s music has also been featured in multiple renowned TV shows including two placements in Grey’s Anatomy. He has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia, supporting artists like SYML, Henry Moodie, Jonathan Roy, Darren Kiely, City of the Sun, Edwin Rafael, and many more. His live shows have included a sold-out headline show in Los Angeles and a sold out headline tour in Australia.
Currently, Portair is working on his debut full-length album, continuing to explore the deep emotional terrain of what it means to be human.
Genres
: modern indie folkMonthly listeners
489,694
Followers
23,792
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Most popular tracks
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9,721,045 | 3:32 | 2018-12-06 | |
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5,871,662 | 3:33 | 2020-10-29 | |
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3,702,231 | 3:47 | 2022-11-04 | |
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2,941,700 | 3:22 | 2024-11-15 | |
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2,357,395 | 3:39 | 2022-03-04 | |
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1,973,360 | 3:23 | 2021-12-03 | |
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1,886,650 | 3:11 | 2023-01-13 | |
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1,394,419 | 3:48 | 2020-12-11 | |
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1,388,954 | 3:26 | 2021-02-05 | |
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1,257,956 | 3:31 | 2019-08-02 |
