Precisely what sonic rubrics need to be met can change from person to person, but as area radio hosts, publicists and studio professionals note, success is attainable for local musicians aspiring to reach a broader audience.
Local bands discuss touring amid inflation
Rising costs have brought an already wrought situation to the brink, but Asheville-area artists continue to make it work.
Three local bands celebrate landmark anniversaries
Local bands Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats and Empire Strikes Brass celebrate 10 years; meanwhile, fellow Asheville act, River Deep, turns 30.
Local veterans find healing through the arts
Photography, music and writing have helped area military servicemen work through combat trauma.
Seth Walker, Valorie Miller and Erika Lewis release new albums
Two recent transplants and an Asheville mainstay discuss their latest LPs.
Local record-shop entrepreneurs discuss the wild world of vinyl
This roundtable discussion hits on vinyl trends, keeping up with new music and counteracting record-store stereotypes.
Son’s posthumous album helps Asheville mother heal
Claudia Mason has made it her mission to share the music of her late son Brian Konopasek, aka Morse Code, with the world.
Bryan Sutton debuts Blue Ridge Guitar Camp
Asheville native and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Sutton discusses his new guitar camp and concert series.
Cold Mountain Music Festival’s unplugged nature is a feature, not a bug
Launched in 2017 as a fundraiser for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, Cold Mountain Music Festival returns Saturday, June 4, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Local musicians double down on their craft after working with famous artists
Zach Cooper, Debrissa McKinney and Seth Kauffman discuss their experiences with well-known musicians.
Asheville Music School emerges from pandemic stronger than ever
The local music nonprofit brings back its Sound Effects Benefit Concert and moves into a new West Asheville home.
River Whyless captures creative sparks on new album
The Asheville-based indie/folk rockers discuss the numerous new approaches taken on their fourth LP.
Is Asheville truly one of the nation’s top music cities?
Asheville’s omission from a recent Best Music Cities study prompts questions from local industry leaders.
Cost of Creativity: Ryan ‘RnB’ Barber discusses the finances behind music endeavors
Producer and vocalist Ryan “RnB” Barber discusses the high costs and low moments that come with releasing an album and music video.
Irish artists bloom in the Asheville area
Danny Ellis, Gareth Higgins and Paula O’Brien discuss being Irish Americans and how that status has influenced their art.
Day & Dream, Patty M and Wednesday release new albums
Dreamy pop, acoustic folk and fuzzed-out rock define these three new local projects.
Women artists find creative solutions to music industry challenges
It’s no secret that women in the music industry have faced adversity, misogyny, fewer opportunities and less recognition than their male counterparts. But that hasn’t stopped female-identifying creatives from carving out niches on stages, playlists and within all facets of the music scene.
Music venue sound engineers adjust to working in a pandemic
Sound crews at The Grey Eagle and The Orange Peel navigate stressful environments to bring live music to audiences.
Colston, RBTS WIN and The Build release new albums
Hip-hop, electro-soul and rock are represented across these recent collections.
Artists contend with ailments stemming from years of playing
Lyndsay Pruett and Cactus discuss working through performance-related injuries, while Caitlin Krisko shares tips on long-term vocal health.
Local veteran finds purpose through music and friendship
Longtime friends Jeremy Boger and Kevin Rumley discuss their musical bond, as well as their upcoming show that benefits the Western North Carolina Veterans Treatment Court Foundation.