Independent music

Ten Spiders - Dust Anyway

Ten Spiders is a regional roots rock jam band based in Portland. The core members of the band, Maria and Steve Cahill, brought Harrison Games and Amos Hart on board in 2019 and recorded 18 songs live in a marathon 10-hour session at the Hallowed Halls Studio with Justin Phelps. Maria has a powerful, emotional voice, Steve sings unique harmonies. The songwriting is unapologetic and from the heart.

Zena Carlota - The Confidence Of Birds

"The Confidence of Birds" is Zena's debut album. She is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, poet, visual & theater artist working at the intersections of transformative art and psychotherapy. Zena weaves the tenuous boundaries of matter and spirit into form through storytelling, embodied movement, visual arts, and live sonic ceremonies inspired by the folkloric traditions of the African Diaspora and beyond.

Lenore

Rebecca Marie Miller and Joy Pearson weave a melancholic and powerful sound in this folk duo project with band members Edward Cameron (classical guitar), Jessie Dettwiler (cello) and Austin Christ (bass and electric guitar. they are Based in portland, oregon where they have played the cities most coveted clubs and have performed at Traveler’s Rest Festival and Newport folk Fest.

Thieves & Lovers - Don’t Think About Me

Thieves & Lovers' signature brand of melodic, guitar driven rock comes together with elements of country and blues on their latest single release "Don't Think About Me" off of the EP Down the Line. The stylistic change is a good mix, complementing the melancholy, somber atmosphere of the tracks. The album finds the band turning a new page, just like the subject matter of the songs.

The Lark and The Loon - 2

2 is the third album from this husband and wife duo. “IT is our love letter to city life and focuses on where we are now and our joint experiences. The entire album is duets that we wrote together specifically for this album”. Recorded in New Orleans at Marigny Studios, surrounded by the rich jazz-infused musical culture of NOLA, was essential to honing in on the sound the duo wanted to achieve.

MIchael Paul Lawson - SOME FIGHTS YOU NEVER WIN

Lawson’s dark country/Americana style features relatable subject matter and hooks that can’t be denied. His songcraft is full of vibe and atmosphere, striking even the hardest heart chord in the listener. His debut album Some Fights You’ll Never Win was released on July 12 and is a poignant observation of the struggles of life intertwined with heartfelt lyrics and remarkable melodies.

PAUL BENOIT - LOST DAYS, LONG NIGHTS

Paul Benoit has been touring for over twenty years, was a co-founder of the band Haunaman, and has released 11 albums - including his delightful new album, lost days, long nights. His music blends blues, rock, pop and folk into an americana sound inspired by decades of traveling around the globe.

MICHELLE MCAFEE - PAPER WALLS

MICHELLE’S SMOLDERING VOICE AND DYNAMIC RHYTHMIC GUITAR STYLE ARE REMINISCENT OF SHAWN COLVIN AND PIETA BROWN. BASED IN SOUTHERN OREGON WITH ROOTS IN ALASKA, SHE HAS A FIERCE LOVE OF MOUNTAINS AND WANDERLUST. her new album, paper walls, is a collaboration with producer/guitarist/songwriter david jacobs-strain. MICHELLE IS ALSO THE FOUNDER, INSTIGATOR AND PUBLISHER OF SONGBONES.

The Brothers Reed - Caught In A Dream

based in southern oregon, The brothers family blend of folk encapsulates the grit and humor of Midwest life with the swagger and serenity of the west coast. Their style evokes finger picking folk singers of the 60’s and 70’s with a contemporary and boundless edge. 

TANANA RAFTERS - BEND

Based IN Anchorage, Alaska, this award winning bluesy folk-rock band has really gained ground since their formation in November of 2013. rootED in folk, country, blues, and bluegrass, THIS BAND rilES dancers and stillS hearts.

STAND AND SWAY - DEEP BLUE

Beth Wood and Ara Lee James, TWO POWERHOUSE VOICES, takeS soul, folk, spoken word, Americana, gospel, and blues, shakes them around in a basket of harmony, and makes what they affectionately call “grown-out-roots-music.” 

AVA EARL - AM I ME YET?

THIS 16 year old prolific singer-songwriter has gained a loyal following in her home state of Alaska. THE ALBUM IS A collection of 15 songs featurING Ava on guitar and vocals, Andy Mullen on classical guitar, and Anna Tivel on violin.

MARK GOSTNELL - ANOTHER WORLD

THIS SOUTHERN OREGON BASED SONGWRITER SHOWS MINI-MOVIES IN HIS SONGS THE WAY GREG BROWN, JOHN PRINE AND DYLAN DO. ANOTHER WORLD IS FULL OF CHARACTERS, MOMENTS AND IMAGERY THAT HAUNTs AND INSPIREs.

KARYN ANN - BE LOUd

Karyn Ann has drawn comparisons to troubadours like Bonnie Raitt and Carole King. HER 2ND ALBUM, Be Loud, paints a world arguing with itself and the observer caught in between.

Pete kartsounes - i’m alive

An award winning singer-songwriter, flat picker, and cutting-edge musician's musician, Pete Kartsounes is no stranger to life out on the road. i’m alive is Pete’s 5th album (2019).

ROB BAIRD - AFTER ALL

A gambler of wit, Rob Baird spins lyrical luck in his fourth record, After All to find out what happens when you go looking for yourself in someone else. 

LES HAYDEN - PROVERBS

LES CAUGHT OUR EAR WITH THIS ALBUM PROVERBS, AND IT’S BEAUTIFULLY RECORDED STRINGS AND MELODIC MOODS. THANK YOU LES, FOR SONGBONES PODCAST THEME MUSIC! LES LIVES IN LEICESTER, UK.

ALICE DIMICELE - ONE WITH THE TIDE

ALICE IS A SOUTHERN OREGON FolK, Roots, Americana ARTIST WITH WIDE-RANGING VOCAL PROWESS, HUMOR, AND DISTINCTIVE GUITAR STYLE. THIS IS HER 12TH ALBUM RELEASE.

WINDSONG MARTIN - LOVE IS THE MEDICINE

WINDSONG IS A FOLK ARTIST BASED IN SOUTHERN OREGON. her fifth album release weaves stories of life and love with folk, celtic, and tribal flavors. HER lyrics draw on the beauty of nature and human compassion.

THIEVES & LOVERS - UNDERNEATH

Formed in sunny southern California, Thieves & Lovers catchy brand of ACOUSTIC rock is based on driving guitars and infectious melodies. UNDERNEATH IS A NEW SINGLE AND SNEAK-PEAK FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM, scheduled for RELEASE LATER THIS YEAR (2019).

STEVE NORWOOD - THIN ICE

ALASKA BASED FOLK-ROCK SINGERSONGWRITER, STEVE NORWOOD, HAS A UNIQUE GUITAR STYLE AND STORYTELLING PANACHE THAT MAKES HIM A NORTHERN FAVORITE. THIN ICE IS STEVE’S 2ND ALBUM (2019).

BETH WOOD - THE LONG ROAD

BETH IS A modern-day troubadour and believer in the power of song. SHE’S BEEN writing, performing, recording and touring for most of HER life. 20 YEARS ON THE ROAD INSPIRED THIS COLLECTION OF SONGS FULL OF MOVEMENT, CONNECTION, AND HOPE.

rachel baiman - THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is a collection of songs that center around themes of Indigenous Rights, home and homelessness, and love in hard times. The EP opens with the jovial sounding “Tent City” which features  a hard-driving bluegrass band.

WHITE OWL RED - EXISTENTIAL FRONTIERS

White Owl Red is the music of singer/songwriter Josef McManus. “Delightful…Dylanesque…McManus is a wordsmith…sweet delivery and ability to craft memorable language that sticks in your mind.” JEFF MONK, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS.