Blair Borax - The Color Green

“… If you can consider her midway between Anna Tivel and Kassi Valazza that might give you an indication of how she sounds although we’d also toss in Alela Diane for comparison. Anyhow, Borax has a delightful voice which seems full of innocent delight, there’s a moment on the best song here, ‘A Wink Or Worse’ where she positively yelps.” – Americana UK 

“It is singing that sometimes resembles the idiosyncratic folk singers who made their way within psychedelic folk in the 1960s, but I also hear something from idiosyncratic singers of the moment such as Regina Spektor, Adrianne Lenker and especially Haley Heynderickx…Ultimately, no comparison can hold up for very long, so let me just say that Blair Borax has a special voice…” – De Krenten Uit De Pop

Born on the East Coast, and home to the West, Blair Borax’s relationship with music began unexpectedly in 2016, when a friend gifted her a cheap guitar. Since then, Borax has become a prolific songwriter, recording artist, and performer, known for her distinctive voice, captivating melodies, and thoughtful songwriting that taps into the heart of being human. Since she quit her day job in 2022, she has released two full length albums and played over 300 shows across the country.

With more sophisticated songwriting, a newfound confidence in fingerpicking guitar, and a move towards dynamic acoustic folk production, her latest record, “Tender Lately” (2024), offers gentle reminders to quiet the inner critic, find joy in the small things, and embrace the precious brevity of our time on Earth. She is poised to release her third full length record, The Color Green, in 2025. Since 2021, Blair has performed over 350 shows across 18 states, captivating audiences with her honest songwriting, lyrical melodies, and intimate performances. She has graced notable stages including Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR), Parlor Room (Northampton, MA), Radio Bean (Burlington, VT), and Berlin (New York, NY), among many others. Along the way, she has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Anna Tivel, John Craigie, Marty O’Reilly, Glitterfox, and Melt, further shaping a dynamic and evolving musical voice.

The Color Green, Borax’s third independently-released record, is out August 8, 2025. It is a collection of ten songs, searching for hope in dystopian times. Blending intimate storytelling, gorgeous melodies, and rich instrumentation, The Color Green wanders through growing up, falling in love, missing home, watching parents get old, and slowing down to savor all of it. Fans of Adrianne Lenker, Hannah Cohen, and Angie McMahon may find something to love in The Color Green.

*For Portland fans, you can attend her full band album release show on Saturday, August 23 at Sosta House.