Blu Miller Released New Single Stay High
The Portland-based artist recorded the upcoming album Bask in the Wonder at an Anjuna studio session.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Folk
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Local folk artist Blu Miller released the single Stay High ahead of a November album launch. The new record features a mix of jazz and traditional sounds recorded in Southeast Portland.
Why it matters
The project serves as an invitation for listeners to pause and observe life moments while honoring the musical history of Miller's grandparents, Jimmie and Jeane Braun. The upcoming album showcases a live, analog-style production approach.
The album was tracked over a two-week session at Anjuna Recording Studio in Southeast Portland, with the artist drawing inspiration from the small-town roots of his grandparents in Eden, Wisconsin, a village of 500 residents.
The players
Blu Miller
A folk artist who has performed across the United States and Europe over the past decade.
Sam Weber
The co-producer who worked on the upcoming album Bask in the Wonder.
Mario Ramirez
The engineer who managed the recording sessions at the Southeast Portland studio.
The details
Co-produced by Sam Weber, the album Bask in the Wonder was recorded live in the studio to capture a specific acoustic energy. Engineer Mario Ramirez oversaw the sessions, which notably avoided the use of digital click tracks to maintain a natural performance flow. Musicians including Danny Austin Manning and Tejas Leier Heyden contributed to the project, which blends folk, jazz, and traditional American music influences.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The single Stay High premiered.
November 20, 2026: The full album Bask in the Wonder is scheduled for release.
Beyond the Bridges
Miller's new project continues the regional trend of independent Portland artists blending American folk and jazz traditions in local recording studios. This release follows a broader pattern of local musicians emphasizing raw, live-recorded sessions over digital processing.
Southeast Portland residents may be familiar with the local studio scene that hosted these sessions. Listeners can mark their calendars for the November 20 release date to hear the full result of the Southeast Portland recording process.
The takeaway
The project highlights the value of live-recorded, non-click-track studio sessions in an era of heavy digital editing. Watch for the full release of Bask in the Wonder on November 20.
What happens next
The album Bask in the Wonder is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.
Further reading
You can find more local acoustic and singer-songwriter news in our Folk section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Glide Magazine.
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