Kyle Alan Hobbs is a Bellingham-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist blending cosmic country with a psychedelic twist. Born in Memphis and raised across Florida and California, Hobbs’s music reflects a restless, exploratory spirit grounded in American roots.

A self-taught musician, Hobbs grew from a ska- and punk-loving teen into a genre-blending artist—pulling influence from J Dilla’s beats, Brian Eno’s atmospheres, and the twang of classic country. But it was Sweetheart of the Rodeo by The Byrds that became his compass, guiding him toward the haunting, heartfelt sounds of Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard, and John Prine.

His music fuses the lonesome soul of Hank Williams with the heady swirl of Pink Floyd—honoring tradition while exploring new sonic territory. Hobbs lives in Bellingham with his wife, Cordelia, and their son, Lucas. His debut EP, Made This Way, drops in 2025. Catch him live at Northwest Folklife (Monday, May 26) and Farmstrong Brewing (Thursday, August 14).

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CHRVNS sits down with Devin Champlin to discuss and tour his legendary guitar shop in the heart of Bellingham. They also talk about clowning around on T.V. in Chicago, gaining rainbow vision after an acid trip, the state of music in Bellingham, and creating a space for musicians.

Northwest Washington's Devin Champlin writes songs for gettin' along, sometimes with his band Sons of Rainier, sometimes on his ownsome. He likes to fingerpick the guitar, grease the fiddle, and thump on the piano, all while singing about dreams of breakfast, and existentialism.

Website: https://www.devinchamplin.com/

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Bandcamp: https://devinchamplin.bandcamp.com/

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Chrvns and Tim Mechling sit down with Jay Irwin and the GP Sunsets to talk about their new EP Blessings and Close Calls, how the Georgia-Pacific paper mill’s pollution inspired the band’s name, and writing songs about struggling with life online. It's a conversation about place, persistence, and the poetry hidden in everyday chaos.

Jay Irwin has been a staple of the Bellingham music scene since the 1990s, contributing to beloved local acts like Clambake and the Sons of the Widow James. His songwriting is melodic, plainspoken, and packed with lyrical depth that rewards repeat listens.

Jay’s newest project, the GP Sunsets (a nod to Bellingham’s industrial past), includes a crew of seasoned musicians:

• Elizabeth Elton – violin and backing vocals (also of Lindsay Street)

• Robin Elwood – accordion and backing vocals (also of Lindsay Street, The Moving Hats, and The Bayou Opossums)

• Brian Rapp – bass, mandolin, and backing vocals (also of Dr. Jimmy's Big Band)

Together, they blend rootsy instrumentation with thoughtful songwriting rooted in the Pacific Northwest experience.

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