smilepile! / Sawtooth / Fieldress (Oak)

https://fieldress.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-lot
Founded in 2018 by Sasha Reynolds and Zach Farhney, Fieldress began as a two-piece, with both musicians intertwining delicate yet expressive guitar lines to create rich, textured soundscapes. Over time, the project evolved into a full-band exploration of sound, now featuring Sasha Reynolds (lead vocals, guitar), Omi Golucino (bass), Marissa Deitz (cello, vocals), Phil Di Leo (guitar, vocals), and Francisco Camacho (drums).

At the heart of Fieldress is Sasha Reynolds—a devoted creator. Her artistry extends beyond music, shaping every aspect of the project with an unmistakable personal touch. That craftsmanship is especially present in the upcoming self-released vinyl edition of It’s a Lot, a testament to the band’s hands-on approach to their art.

Fieldress refuses to be boxed in. Sometimes dreamy, sometimes psychedelic indie pop—sometimes jazz? The Oakland-based project shapeshifts between genres, crafting dynamic, melancholic songs woven with haunting harmonies.

https://smilepile.bandcamp.com
The songs of smilepile have a humorous edge with a melancholic underbelly; spirited folk songs with clever poeticism and John Prine meets Townes Van Zandt kinda songwriting.

https://www.facebook.com/Sawtoothfolk/
“In Washington state you can hear tape hiss from the trees. Everyone has a basement and keeps jars of pickled vegetables. Sawtooth, soaked in Olympia rain, are the Saturday Night Live band for Pacific Northwest punk houses.