Song of the Week: "It’s All So Much" by BRADEN ALL CAPS

Even with my history of car crashes (it’s a long story), my love for driving never faded. In fact, most of my playlists are curated by driving vibes. The songs you throw on during a rainy April day are going to hit completely differently than the ones you blast at 7:30 AM on your way to work in December.

Out of the 200+ playlists I’ve made over the years, one that I always come back to is Driving in the Dark. It’s for those late summer nights, windows down, freeway open, and ultra-specific songs that somehow remind you of both everything behind you and everything ahead. Some songs just tap into a feeling you almost can’t name: it’s heartbreak, it’s freedom, it’s not knowing what’s next.

BRADEN ALL CAPS’ latest single, It’s All So Much, landed right onto that playlist.

Cover photo for It's All So Much

Braden is a Spokane-based solo artist who refuses to be boxed in. As described on his website, “Braden makes the music he wants to make.” His sound pulls from hip-hop, rock, indie pop, and whatever else inspires him.

It’s All So Much highlights that genre-blending spirit perfectly. It’s also a true testament to his self-made approach: the track was entirely created, mixed, and mastered by Braden himself, and it features a gorgeous guitar solo by his close friend and bandmate, Bryson Coalt.

The backbone of the track was built on a Behringer Poly D Synthesizer, with additional elements slowly layering in until the song evolved into something rich and cinematic. It captures that driving in the dark, I’m going to remember this forever kind of feeling.

The beat is chill, but the emotion runs deep. It hits you in that reflective zone, the one where you’re not even sure what you’re feeling, just that you’re feeling something big.

Lyrically, this is a song that would resonate with anyone - love is at the core. Lines like:

“Love is hard to control / so maybe I’m better alone / it’s all so much”

capture the raw, spiraling nature of trying to hold onto something (or someone) when it all feels overwhelming.

The cinematic production pairs seamlessly with these themes. Whether you're on a night drive, staring at the stars, or curled up feeling your feelings, this song meets you where you're at — and that’s what makes it work so well.

If you’re hunting for your next summer staple, driving song, or feels track, BRADEN ALL CAPS’ It’s All So Much is ready for your playlist. Genre-blending, emotionally rich, and rooted in the local Spokane scene.

Stream the track wherever you get your music, and follow Braden on socials to keep up with what’s next.

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Zephyr Folk Fest Recap: A New Summer Staple

We spent the weekend at Zephyr Folk Festival, held in at the Zephyr Lodge in Liberty Lake, WA and it was everything you’d expect from a proper PNW music festival - the great outdoors, all the summer camp vibes, and happy faces everywhere. With a lineup full of Spokane local bands as well as regional and national bands, we’ve got our fingers crossed this becomes a new staple in the Inland Northwest.

Local artist John Wayne Williams kicked off the first ever set at the festival. With a lively band and a compelling stage presence, it brought the right energy to dive into two gorgeous sunny days at the Zephyr Lodge. Lucas Brookbank Brown, Sydney Dale, The Holy Broke, Eel Sallad, and Small Paul played into day one, followed by performances by Amelia Day and Baby Jake.

Day two was opened up by Pictoria Vark, and followed by Karli Fairbanks, Tristan Heart Pierce, Jacob Miller, Matt Mitchell Music Co., and Spokane local legends The Bed Heads. Seattle's Racoma closed the festival, which got the crowd on their feet for the last few songs, creating a very wholesome, happy summer moment that many will remember for years to come.

Beyond the music, the weekend at the lodge was giving all the summer camp nostalgia, as night two headliner Racoma described. The end of night two had people dancing, laughing, and making forever memories as the music soared on through sunset and into the night.

Whether you were on the dance floor, a kid doing cartwheels, sprawled out in the grass, or enjoying the delicious food from Feast World Kitchen, there was a place for everyone.

There were so many little moments that made this weekend unforgettable:

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Huge round of applause to Cam Joslyn who is the pioneer making this happen!

And to all the vendors & sponsors who added their magic to the event: Tito's Vodka, The Wandering Ear, Corporat Print Shop, Bean and Pie, New Love Coffee, Electric Photoland, and Feast World Kitchen.

We're already dreaming of what another summer of great folk music and an impeccable atmosphere will look like!

Photos by: Jenna Mitchell Photography

Timeworm’s Debut Album Deserves a Spot on Your Summer Playlists

Release Date: May 20

Timeworm's Debut Album Cover - Interplanetary Flamingo Park Reunion

Spokane-based band Timeworm is riding high on the release of their debut album, Interplanetary Flamingo Park Reunion, and it’s one you’ll want in rotation all summer.

The band describes their sound as “a confluence of musical space-time where indie rock, funk, pop, and psychedelia meet.” That blend comes through clearly across the album’s 11 tracks, showcasing impactful lyrics and rich instrumentation.

Timeworm is composed of

J.I. Gassen (vocalist, drummer, and producer), Indy Heyer (lead guitarist),

John Wayne Williams (bassist), and Drew Brereton (guitarist/keyboard). While Timeworm has built a local following through their live shows across venues in Spokane, Interplanetary Flamingo Park Reunion marks a significant next step - a debut that’s cohesive, confident, and full of life.

The First Spin

From the opening moments, the album feels both grounded and cosmic. True to the “interplanetary” in its title, the sound takes you somewhere new & otherworldly, while still feeling connected to the world we live in now.

The production is punchy and immersive, and gives range to meet many different moods and feelings throughout. Some tracks lean into the instrumentals, highlighting each of the members strengths and talents, while some tracks reel you in with their reflective lyrics. Timeworm leans into experimentation, but never at the expense of the song.

Track Highlights

Ponderosa - Both lyrically and sound wise, this single feels true to the essence of the Northwest. A song built for road trip montages and hikes through the mountains.

Don’t Be - Starts with a subtle beat, then opens into layered guitar melodies and bursts of colorful sound, and unexpected turns throughout. This is a track that strengthens the cosmic and interplanetary themes of the album, and builds on the genre fluidity of their work.

Pilot Fish - Feels like a slow end of a long summer - almost bittersweet. The stripped-back production draws focus to the lyrics:

On and on and on we drift / I guess I’ll have to be your pilot fish / Together ‘til the sun / Sets on our horizon.

Away From Each Other - A closer that just makes sense: loose, collaborative, and full of energy. It captures the band’s chemistry and would no doubt be immersive in a live show, a fitting end (or beginning) to a set.

Each song shows a different side of the band’s range, but all share a clear sense of craft and connection with one another.

A Story in Many Parts

The album mixes a variety of analog textures with exciting and fresh highlights. Gassen’s drums are sharp and intimate, while Heyer’s guitar shifts fluidly across the musical journey the album takes you on. Every element feels intentional and the result feels alive and breathing.

Fans of Peach Pit, Richy Mitch and The Coal Miners, Flipturn, and similar artists will feel at home here. It’s music perfect for late summer nights downtown, flowing creative energy on and off stage, and embracing your roots in the PNW.

Final Thoughts

Interplanetary Flamingo Park Reunion is a debut that’s weird in all the right ways: Playful but purposeful, familiar but fresh. It's comfortable, but brings something new to the table and will leave you wanting more of Timeworm's sound. Both to hear live and to follow along with where they might be headed next in their music. It truly takes you on a worthwhile journey, and is a refreshing sound to break into the summer with.

Timeworm is building something real in the Inland Northwest, and this record lives and breathes as proof they’re just getting started.

Learn more about Timeworm here, stream the album wherever you get your music, and follow us on socials to stay updated on all the noise happening in the PNW this summer & beyond.