Born by a River. Driven by the Current.

Tucked beneath the misty evergreens of Vancouver, Canada, where mountains lean close and rivers whisper songs older than language. Smoky river records was founded at the water’s edge. Not just any river, but one that glides like poetry through stone, reflecting the skies and secrets of the Pacific Northwest. It’s here, with moss underfoot and music in the air, that our story began.

We are a boutique record label shaped by nature’s rhythm and the unfiltered beauty of indie sound. Our compass is set by artists who walk the line between vulnerability and vision, those who write songs like spells, and whose voices echo long after the last note. We believe in the raw, the poetic, the brave, and the beautifully strange.

Our catalogue Is diverse yet cohesive, reflective but never still. You’ll find lo-fi dreamers, woodland troubadours, cinematic synth wizards, and lyrical mystics, all connected by a current of authenticity.

Every release is hand-crafted, often accompanied by letter-pressed art, handwritten liner notes, or even a sprig of cedar. reminders that music, like nature, is meant to be felt.

Some say our studio is hidden in the forest. Others believe it's afloat on a barge drifting just out of sight. The truth? It doesn't matter. What matters is the sound.

Welcome to Smoky River Records, let the river take you.