The Storm Windows, recording artists on Paper Garden Records, have released their first live single "FIONA" today, a song about lost love and the highway to contemplate it. The track was recorded live before a sold-out audience at Tank Studio in Burlington, Vermont on November 1, 2025. Performing on the recording are the trio: Rob Mathews on guitar and vocals, Don Mathews on upright bass and vocals, and Erik Anderson on drums.
The single is the band's first release on the PGRoots label of Paper Garden Records and portends the upcoming full live album to be released on August 21. Fans can catch the band this summer at live shows where the full album will be available on vinyl. Upcoming dates are listed on the band's website at thestormwindows.com.
Audio for "FIONA" was produced and mixed by Ben Collett and Julia Rangel at Tank Recording Studios, with a video by Drew Fahle. The single is available on all major social media platforms, including YouTube at https://youtu.be/nApRZ9lQKo8 and Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7a0BeXyNogcKXYI2l3EKqC?si=p8Ik49DZS7qmqW2v0RYz2g.
The Storm Windows, who take their name from a John Prine song, have been described by critics as "New Americana – a blend of folk, rock and even jazz laced sonics." The band plays both showcases and bar gigs, and their veteran musicianship shines through in this live recording. This single release marks an important step for the band as they transition to the PGRoots label and expand their reach with a full live album.
