Dove Pax

Dove Pax is a Portland, Maine-based indie and art rock project led by husband-and-wife duo Jessica and Ryan W. Richards. Their songs move between classic rock drama and impressionist texture, grounded in purposeful lyrics and arrangements built around Jessica's striking, lush vocals. Originally from Paris, Jessica spent 13 years in Shanghai as a performer, composer, and sound designer before relocating to Maine with Ryan, a Portland native who came to Shanghai in 2008 and spent years there as a musician and recording engineer. Together since 2015, they write, produce, and record entirely in-house. Their 2022 EP "A Sense of Hope" earned a Portland Press Herald feature and regional radio play. Their second album, "In These Times," is due fall 2026.