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Growing up in Maine, Mike O’Hehir (Coyote Island) uncovered his passion for music as a kid. Gravitating to folk, he picked up an acoustic guitar and began writing original songs, playing open mics and busking on the streets of Portland, Maine.

His life twisted and turned geographically and creatively. Eventually, he packed a bag and traded the Northeast for Northern California with adventure and “some soul searching” in mind. Life experiences (and a few psychedelics) incited a spiritual epiphany that lead him back to his old stomping grounds of the East Coast, where he absorbed inspiration from artists as diverse as Milky Chance, Khruangbin, and Hermanos Gutiérrez with a healthy dose of Afrobeats and other global sounds.

It was back on the East Coast that Coyote Island crafted his debut single “Here Before,” a track that amassed over 3.1 million Spotify streams and counting as he attracted a Global audience. From there, the live lineup also took shape with Amir Rivera (guitar), Garrett Roy Jones (bass), and Ryan Benoit (drums). Following the Origin Stories EP, he continued to create at a prolific pace, leveling up again on Holy Illusion (2023). It boasted notable collaborations such as “Casio Magic” with Matisyahu, “Everyone Need Love” with Surfer Girl, “Raise It” with Mihali, and “Quarantine” with Abitemi.

Across the record, chords melt into organic danceable beats accented by smoky psychedelic flourishes beneath Mike’s dynamic vocals. The sonic fluidity only strengthens the core message of the LP.

With more touring and recording on the horizon, Coyote Island might just help you open your eyes and heal too.

“When you listen to the music, I would love for you to get a sense of clarity,” Mike leaves off. “We spend so much time thinking about life outside of ourselves and caring about what people think and whether or not we are good enough. The music is almost like a shortcut for you to be free of your mind. I want to bring joy and make you feel good in this crazy world.”

SNEAKY MILES
Indie folk band, Sneaky Miles, formed in the fall of 2019. The trio found each other through Open Mic nights at the University of New Hampshire. Since forming, the group has quickly become a local powerhouse in the NH Seacoast music scene. Though the band started as a trio, they have recently teamed up with more members to feature drums, bass, and pedal steel. Sneaky Miles is known for their high energy performance and a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Listen to Sneaky Miles on Spotify.

Listen to Coyote Island on Spotify.