With Norther, their fourth studio album, Shane Smith and the Saints deliver a bold, genre-blurring take on American roots music. Written and recorded between relentless touring, the album blends country, folk, and rock influences into a sound forged on the road and fueled by raw storytelling.

Led by Smith’s rugged baritone and backed by a tight, road-tested band, Norther captures the energy of their live shows, from the Appalachian-tinged opener “Book of Joe” to the fiery finale “Fire in the Ocean,” premiered on Yellowstone. Each track reflects the Saints’ diverse influences, from cinematic folk to roadhouse rock, honed over a decade of nonstop touring and grassroots growth.

Named after the cold northern winds of Texas, Norther is both a milestone and a mission statement. It is the sound of a band still evolving, still hungry, and still building something real, one show at a time.

That same powerful live energy will be on full display when Shane Smith & The Saints take the Spokane Live stage on March 25. Get ready to experience Norther the way it was meant to be heard: live and loud.