River Spirit

**River Spirit** is the indie folk brainchild of Portland-based singer-songwriter Mara Lowery, who began crafting her hauntingly intimate sound in 2018. Blending raw acoustic storytelling with subtle ambient textures, her music feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend—warm, vulnerable, and dotted with poetic introspection. Since her debut EP *Ghost Tracks* (2019), she’s carved a niche in the Pacific Northwest’s DIY scene, often collaborating with local artists like cellist Elias Trent to layer her sparse arrangements with emotional depth.

Known for lyrics that explore resilience and connection to nature, River Spirit’s recent singles—like the gently pulsing *Constant Lullaby* and the wistful *Me I Fall*—hint at a shift toward dreamier production while keeping her signature earthy authenticity intact. Her 2023 release *EP 2* continues this evolution, cementing her as a quiet force in modern folk. When not recording, Lowery advocates for environmental causes, a passion that subtly seeps into her art.