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 significant for the band and its fans as it documents the raw, immediate energy of their live show and marks another step in the band's growing discography.
The live video is drawn from The Storm Windows' recent live album, released on the PGRoots label of Paper Garden Records. This album is the band's first release on the PGRoots imprint, signaling a new chapter in their recording career. The track features The Storm Windows Trio: Rob Mathews on guitar and vocals, Don Mathews on upright bass and vocals, and Erik Anderson on drums. Their performance on the recording has been praised by The Musical Road, which noted that the live music "captures the raw, immediate energy of a band fully in its element." Such recognition underscores the band's reputation as purveyors of 'Power-Folk,' a genre they are credited with pioneering. Spin Magazine has described their live performances as the "Folk Ramones," a testament to their high-energy, folk-infused rock sound.
The release of the live video and album matters because it provides audiences with an authentic representation of The Storm Windows' concert experience, which is central to their identity. While studio recordings offer polished versions of their songs, live releases allow listeners to hear the spontaneity and interaction that define the band's performances. This is particularly important for a group that plays both showcases and bar gigs, as it bridges the gap between their intimate club shows and wider audiences who may not have seen them live. The video, directed by Drew Fahle, adds a visual dimension to the music, capturing the atmosphere of the Tank Studio performance.
Audio for the track was produced and mixed by Ben Collett and Julia Rangel at Tank Recording Studios, ensuring a high-quality sound that does justice to the live setting. As of today, fans have multiple ways to access the new material. The full live album can be streamed on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/36WCOPG5eBEYaKv4RuEDKn?si=51NSUay7T_Kjv0bmfISmlg, and the studio version of "All I Want to Do (Is Rock)" is also available for streaming at https://open.spotify.com/album/4e3PcMUNHkhaXIusNwJtqW?si=_XVQHBSiSHCAVkDS3xb9CA. This dual availability allows listeners to compare the live and studio interpretations, highlighting the band's versatility.
The Storm Windows take their name from a song by John Prine, reflecting their admiration for veteran musicians who have weathered storms but continue to perform. Critics have labeled their music "New Americana – a blend of folk, rock and even jazz laced sonics." With this latest release, the band continues to build on that legacy, offering both longtime followers and new listeners a compelling entry point into their work. The live video and album serve as a document of a band fully in its element, and their release is a noteworthy event for the Power-Folk genre and the independent music community.
