North Carolina-based artist Dakota Proctor continues to build momentum this spring with a series of live performances following the release of his latest EP, It Doesn’t Work.

Blending hazy, lo-fi textures with emotionally direct songwriting, Proctor’s music sits somewhere between throwback indie rock and tape-warped Americana, drawing inspiration from bands like Yo La Tengo and The Modern Lovers. It Doesn’t Work explores themes of recovery, creative frustration, and the uneasy search for connection, delivered through stripped back guitar, pianos, and intimate lyricism.

A month after its release, the EP is beginning to find its footing among listeners drawn to its raw honesty and atmospheric sound. Rather than treating the project as a one-week release cycle, Proctor is extending its life through a series of live shows that bring the material into a more immediate, physical space.

Performing under his own name and through his project Ooze Box, Proctor’s live sets balance restraint and intensity, favoring audience interaction and emotional connection over traditional rock theatrics.