Kim Virant releases Orion’s Belt

ThornSound Recordings is proud to announce a new album from Kim Virant: “Orion’s Belt”. This is Kim’s first full length release in over 10 years, and it is live on 8/14/2026 on CD and all streaming platforms.

This album’s release is preceded by the singles “River Rise” and a haunting cover of “Loving Cup“. Both tracks received regional airplay, increasing Kim’s presence across digital music platforms.

The single “Questions” is the third, heralding the full album’s release. Orion’s Belt showcases stories of loss, fury and resilience. All sung straight from the heart by one of the Northwest’s original rock/americana singer-songwriters. “Questions” speaks to the loss of Kim’s mother and father, mourning not only the passing, but the missed connections both before and after their deaths. Looking back over the years, this is how she says goodbye.

The songs on the album were written by Kim together with several collaborators. Kathy Moore, her partner in Golden West penned She Got Out. Justin S. Davis, guitar stalwart and frequent onstage guest contributed Rivers Rise. Producer and long time band member Max Rose accounts for the remaining tracks aside from the outstanding Stones cover (with guest vocalist Steve Aliment).

Kim Virant: Vocals
Gary Westlake: Guitar, Percussion & Vocals
Jeff Rouse: Bass
Chris Friel: Drums
Max Rose: Saxes, Guitar, Keys & Vocals
Kathy Moore: Piano, Guitar
Ric Pentilla: Trumpet
Tekla Jasmine Waterfield: Backing Vocals
Gretchen Lemon: Backing Vocals

Produced and Mixed by Max Rose