Portland's newest esoteric folk-rock band, Ryder Wolfe and The Hunt, is gearing up to hit the ground running with their debut EP, Three of Swords, streaming everywhere June, Friday the 13th. They blend soulful story telling with blues, folk, and indie-rock to create a gritty, genre bending sound.  

Website:

https://www.ryderwolfeandthehunt.com/

Fern Spores is a femme-folk-rock band hailing from Olympia, WA. With a sound that's as raw and captivating as it is intentional, they weave gritty guitar leads, haunting cello melodies, and powerhouse vocals that leave audiences spellbound. Drawing inspiration from musical giants like Janis Joplin, Alabama Shakes, Susan Tedeschi, and The Runaways, Fern Spores infuse their music with a modern edge while paying homage to the raw energy and authenticity of their predecessors. Their songs are both anthems of empowerment and poignant reflections on life's highs and lows. Gracefully flowing between vintage psych folk, garage rock, clever covers, and soulful Americana ballads they curate a truly original sound. Angsty but uplifting, whimsical yet fierce, and as rock as it is roll.