The Asheville-based singer-songwriter discusses making her debut LP, social justice and her hopes for the local music industry’s future.
The Mothlight closes after seven years of innovative programming
Amanda and Jon Hency reflect on their difficult decision, standout moments and their next chapter.
Asheville hip-hop pioneer MC Huggs remembered for his talents and generosity
Fellow local hip-hop artist Michael “Foul Mouth Jerk” Capra pays tribute to his late friend, who laid the foundation for Asheville’s rap scene.
Feminazgûl and Sarah Louise release new albums
The Asheville-based artists discuss their recent releases.
Mark Capon brings an analog pastime into the digital age
While Harvest Records remains shuttered, the business has started offering curbside pickup, mail orders and the occasional local delivery as co-owner Mark Capon tries to reimagine the usual record store experience through a virtual platform.
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats release a hyper-relevant new album
The Asheville-based guitarist and singer/songwriter discusses his rock band’s latest collection.
Acoustic Asheville: Fireside Collective
A number of local musicians had records planned for release over the last few months. Most of the acts went forward with those plans despite being unable to play concerts and showcase their new material. Fireside Collective had a record release show scheduled for March 14 to celebrate the release of Elements, the group’s second […]
Moses Sumney discusses Asheville’s impact on his acclaimed new album
Moses Sumney made one of the year’s most lauded and ambitious albums. Why does he call Asheville home?
Band of the Sky podcast series explores Asheville’s rock music history
Richie Tipton, Jeff Anders and the late Rocky Lindsley delve into Asheville’s formative rock years with help from fellow musicians who shaped the scene.
Local companies serving the music community tackle COVID-19 in their own ways
Management at Echo Mountain, Moog and d&b discuss various pivots to sustain their businesses during COVID-19.
Musician April Bennett gets creative in finding her ‘new normal’
Instead of a packed house, musician April Bennett and local hip-hop band Lyric played to a nearly empty space at the Orange Peel for the May 15 livestream of Downtown After 5. “It was definitely weird playing in one of the biggest rooms in the city with no people in it except for the staff who were recording it,” she remarks with a laugh. “But I was really glad for that [opportunity]. It was definitely a much-needed morale boost during these crazy, crazy times.”
Acoustic Asheville: Kathryn O’Shea
The local singer/songwriter performs a trio of original tunes from her recent album, “January 9th.”
Smart Bets: Come Together Asheville
Asheville Music School’s online variety show is a substitute for its annual Sound Effects benefit concert.
CaroMia releases new EP, enjoys slower pace of life
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter’s collection “Green” was released May 15.
Smart Bets: Mark Bumgarner
The local Americana artist’s new album “Just Above the Waterline” was released June 2.
Acoustic Asheville: Stephen Evans
The local folk singer performs three songs on a rainy day in Waynesville.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Pollyanna” by Carly Taich
Taich wrote the song in one sitting during quarantine and completed it through a distance collaboration with Renew the Arts.
Brushfire Stankgrass returns with a third album and then some
The eclectic Asheville-based band celebrates the releases of a new album with a May 24 livestream show from The Grey Eagle.
The Get Right Band reaches new heights on latest album
The Asheville-based trio discuss the creative perks of taking one’s time and “collaborating” with a famous comedian.
Smart Bets: Lyric and April B. & The Cool
Downtown After 5 goes digital to kick off its 2020 concert series with a pair of local bands.
Acoustic Asheville: Miss Tess
The Nashville-based artist and her band perform two tracks from her new album, “The Moon is an Ashtray.”