Sister Sigh is the orchestral indie folk project of Cody Riker and Deirdre Jane Rundle, a songwriting duo out of Portland, Oregon. Merging their perspectives of the American South and the West, Riker and Rundle find common ground in themes of queerness, displacement, and unease in an increasingly hostile political environment.
Raw, poetic, and earnest, their pop-oriented storytelling transcends the narrow boxes of identity politics and affirms our shared human experiences.
About the Band
Photograph by Roo SaBell
Sister Sigh’s first single, “Back to the City,” was released in August 2025, and their second single, “God Made Cain,” was released in March 2026. Give them a listen below or find them on all major streaming services.
“The harmonies by Cody Riker… and Deirdre Jane Rundle immediately grab the listener’s ears.”
— Disparate Parts review of “Back to the City,” September 2025
“The combination of these two is magical… Sister Sigh feels like they emerged fully formed as an artistic duo.”
— Easyfolk Media, December 2025
Sister Sigh Live
“Northwest Passage” live in January 2026 at Kelly’s Olympian.
Videography by Allison Medford
“Paper Tigers” live in September 2025 at a private event.
Videography by Sister Sigh
“Back to the City” live in October 2025 at Artichoke Music.
Videography by Artichoke Music staff
Upcoming Shows
Full Band Performances
Featuring Cody Riker (keys, vocals), Deirdre Jane Rundle (guitar, vocals), Vince De Benedetto (violin), Nic Dominguez (upright bass), and Jonathan Lott (drums)
Duo Performances
Featuring Cody Riker (keys, vocals) and Deirdre Jane Rundle (guitar, vocals)
Photographs (L to R) by: Nickia Delaware, Nicolas Dominguez, Etta Dean, Joe Moon, and Nickia Delaware