Sophie Barker has a voice that is instantly recognizable from her work with others, but you’ve not plumbed the depth of this well until you hear her solo. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Ape Machine boldly march forth proclaiming through their music that classic hard rock and metal is still alive and well! Learn more here.

Artwork by Mandy Newham.

Leaves Russell brings the magic of classic 70’s rock rushing back to life. Bombast. Intrigue. Innovation. And all this without a guitar! Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Cindy Blackman Santana plays the drums like they are an extension of her soul, which they undoubtedly are. Her pedigree is unquestioned in the realm of rock and jazz drumming. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

The Cry herald the second coming of the power pop revolution! All hail the mods! The Cry dig deep into the spirit of rock. Learn more here.

Artwork by Mandy Newham.

Ava Luna captures the soul of a great R&B song then turns it inside out, sprinkles it with freak out dust, and churns out something I certainly have never heard in my 43 years on this earth. Learn more here.

Artwork by Mandy Newham.

Scars On 45 have honed the fine art of the catchy pop song down to a point that could pierce the hide of the toughest animal . Learn more here.

Artwork by Mandy Newham.

The Shook Twins take out the old folk songbook and show it some unexpected new tricks. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Stephanie Schneiderman treads an invisible line between trip hop and singer songwriter bliss. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Yukon Blonde have a grueling touring schedule, but their chops….and their harmonies….oh man. This is classic rock at it’s finest. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Bear and Moose are merely a duo, but their rock assault belies their numbers. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Brush Prairie rides high in the saddle and connects with their country roots by twanging their way into your heart. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Focus! Focus! brings the quirky self produced recording to dense new heights. This solo set reveals a new side. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Megafauna doesn’t let their jazz virtuosity deter them from straying onto the path of rock and beyond. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Con Brio, Italian for “with vigor” lives up to the translation. This Bay area sextet warms the room up with horns then sets it on fire with soulful R&B, funk, and blues.. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Terry Malts throws us back to a time when power punk was quick and to the point. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Eliza Rickman joins us once again to whisper her unexpectedly haunting lovesick lullabies in our ear with the toy piano and accordion as her companions. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Himalayan Bear has a dash of Jeff Buckley, a sprig of Neil Young and a whopping dollop of the majesty of the great outdoors of Canada. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

John Heart Jackie could be put in the barn for lying. You see, there is nobody in the band with those names. But really, their countrified gospel folk caresses the ear with such divine harmony that they might just be forgiven. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

The Ghosts Project is a duo that picks up talented musicians along the way as they tour allowing their driving Indian laced rock cum neo-classical approach to music the opportunity to change at every show.. Learn more here.

Hillfolk Noir sounds as if they could be playing on the well weathered boards of a county fair stage circa 1909, but their music resonates right up to the present day. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

The Young Evils are far from the malevolent moniker they have bestowed upon themselves. Rather, they will make you smile (perhaps a nefarious grin) with their criminally catchy punk infused concisely packaged tunes. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Château Marmont proudly dances to the beat of 70’s prog rock, krautrock, and maybe even a dash of psychedelia. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Nicole Berke takes a left of center pop sensibility, soaks it in a barrel of R&B and soul, then bastes it with some jazz and bakes it at 350 for an hour creating what you hear here. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

The Angry Orts bring us the sound of an unholy union between The Yeah Yeahs and Gary Numan resulting in a love child that rocks pretty hard. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

The Defibulators will jumpstart the hearts of the dead with their raucous honky-tonk. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Oh Darling gives us an acoustic version of their sweet pop without being cloying. Clearly there is some savory in this meal too. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Lindsay Clark brings us her intimately spiritual music that you don’t have to go to church to appreciate . Learn more here.

James Hill plays a mean ukulele. His virtuosity will easily bring about the third revolution of the diminutive instrument and his song writing is gorgeous . Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

The Lower 48 joins us once again, this time with a full band. They tow the line between Americana and folk, picking up some grass fed rock on the way. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

John Craig and The Weekend showcases meaty songwriting with heartwarming pop. You don’t need a Delorean for this trip back though time . Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults channels some wicked new wave but keeps their ten feet firmly grounded in window rattling rock. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Smoke Fairies sound like they swam from the British countryside to the bayou by means of a deep, dark, as yet undiscovered intercontinental swamp. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Noah Gundersen soothes the mind with a raw, self effacing music that swings effortlessly between folk, roots, and maybe even a little country . Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Robert Ellis plays a blend of folk and good old country music that is like home cooked mashed potatoes and gravy for the soul. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Bitters is a two piece whose dalliances into jazz, forays into pop, and salvos across the bow of experimentalism always keep the listener guessing. This is our first release of The Eastman Sessions, recorded at Eastman Hill Farm in Lovell, Maine. Learn more here.

Alameda as an ensemble is a gorgeous thing. Let the colors wash over you. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Bent Knee assaults and caresses the listeners ears at the same time with their amalgam of bombastic epic rock, classical music, electronic, and operatic stylings. They also might be playing at a haunted carnival from what I can tell. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Emma Hill has a brassy approach to folk that will really wake your ears up from whatever slumber they’ve been immersed in. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

In The Country joins us once again to amaze us with their Norwegian progressive jazz electro rock. You heard me. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Mother Mother has a left of center pop sensibility that stands head and shoulders above most bands that are touted as such. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Amor De Dias is a dichotomy in sound. Somehow maudlin and cheery in one, their music could be the soundtrack to a weekend tryst on a Brazilian beach. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Sea Of Bees on record is a powerhouse of layered bliss. In this session, they are a plaintive banshee of unmatched beauty alone in the forest. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Holly Conlan takes a drive through the Laurel Canyon sound and arrives at her own destination. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Brooke Parrott does her legendary forebears from the 70’s singer songwriter crowd proud. One woman and a piano can change the world. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

This week we bring you a tiny sampling of the 500+ songs we’ve amassed in the Sessions From The Box library.

Viva Voce deftly move between driving rock and melodious psychedelia. Their new CD has been on repeat in my house for a week. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Cowboy And Indian keep it simple and man, they have a ton of soul. Their lean sound would drive a sinner to repent and a good man to stray. Learn more here.

Artwork by Emily Block.

Kathryn Calder creates music with soaring melodies, heavenly harmonies, and enough meat on the bone to satisfy anyone from a folkie to a downright rocker. She’s much more than an Immaculate machine or a New Pornographer. Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.

Slow Skate reminds us of the glory of languid 4AD tinged music, but it’s a bit cheerier! Learn more here.

Artwork by Christianne Goudreau.