The Storm Windows, recording artists on Paper Garden Records, have released a new live video for their song "All I Want to Do (is Rock)." The video captures a performance recorded live at Tank Studio in Burlington, Vermont, on November 1, 2025, before an enthusiastic audience. The release is part of the band's recent live album, also titled "The Storm Windows Live," which came out on the PGRoots label, a subsidiary of Paper Garden Records.
The band, known for pioneering a genre they call "Power-Folk," has garnered attention for their energetic live shows. Spin Magazine famously described their performances as the "Folk Ramones," a testament to their high-octane blend of folk and rock. The live recording features The Storm Windows Trio: Rob Mathews on guitar and vocals, Don Mathews on upright bass and vocals, and Erik Anderson on drums. Their sound has been labeled by critics as "New Americana – a blend of folk, rock and even jazz laced sonics."
The audio for the track was produced and mixed by Ben Collett and Julia Rangel at Tank Recording Studios, while the video was directed by Drew Fahle. This release marks the band's first on the PGRoots label, signaling a new chapter in their career. The live album and the studio version of the single are now available for streaming. Fans can listen to the full album https://open.spotify.com/album/36WCOPG5eBEYaKv4RuEDKn?si=51NSUay7T_Kjv0bmfISmlg or check out the studio version of "All I Want to Do (Is Rock)" https://open.spotify.com/album/4e3PcMUNHkhaXIusNwJtqW?si=_XVQHBSiSHCAVkDS3xb9CA.
The release of this live video and album is significant for several reasons. It provides existing fans with a new way to experience the band's renowned live energy, which reviewer The Musical Road says "captures the raw, immediate energy of a band fully in its element." For the music industry, it underscores the continued viability of niche genres like Power-Folk, which blend traditional folk with the driving force of rock. The Storm Windows, whose name is inspired by a John Prine song and reflects their status as veteran musicians who have weathered storms, are demonstrating that there is a market for authentic, high-energy performances. This release could also attract new listeners who appreciate the fusion of folk storytelling with rock intensity, potentially expanding the audience for similar acts. As the band continues to play both showcases and bar gigs, their ability to translate their live appeal into recorded material may serve as a model for other independent artists seeking to build a following through a mix of live shows and digital releases.
