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Album review: ‘Andromeda’ by Anders Manga
Andromeda has a big and beautiful sound that begs to be played at high volume.
Gold Rose celebrates ‘Dust’ debut at The Mothlight
The character of Gold Rose’s Dust is rooted in outlaw and alt-country styles; Fuller calls it “Americana deluxe.” And while the music itself is warmly inviting, the songs have a haunted, slightly unsettled ambiance.
Album review: ‘Basic Glitches’ by Eleventyseven
‘Basic Glitches’ is packed full of insistent electroclash anthems like “Skip,” tunes seemingly designed as much for singalongs as to drive listeners onto the dance floor.
Seratones combine introspection and soul-rock
“Really digging into the collaborative process, I learned how a song touched by different hands becomes this really cool thing,” AJ Haynes says. “It doesn’t detract from its uniqueness.”
Sandlin Gaither shares ‘Crazy Things People Say in a Bar’
Gaither presents a spoken-word-plus jazz performance at The Crow & Quill on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Album review: ‘Vvitchgang Coven’
Vvitchgang Coven has a local show scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7, at The Odditorium. The all-hip-hop bill also features sets by Flatline Squad, Allii Wayy, Sinker, DirtyBoys, Lil Connie, and Young Fly Mafia.
Album review: ‘self-titled lp’ by LLGLDNBKS
Though he clearly has an array of instruments at his disposal, often as not on ‘self-titled lp,’ Andrew Larson adopts a less-is-more approach.
Justin Ray releases a pair of big band EPs
“I wanted to make swinging big band music, but I didn’t want it to be a ’20s/’30s tribute,” Ray says. “This is a style that can be vibrant and communicative now.”
Album review: ‘Brassterpiece Theatre’ by Empire Strikes Brass
‘Brassterpiece Theatre’ is a fully realized effort that demonstrates the facility of this powerful musical outfit.
Life Like Water celebrates its first full-length release
The globe-spanning vibe of ‘I Am Listening’ will be captured at the Grey Eagle album release show with the help of guest musicians River Guerguerian (percussion) and flautist Scott Sheerin.
Russ Wilson hosts annual Christmas show and releases career retrospective album
“We’ve got a few new arrangements that we’re bringing in, but we’re going to play all the old favorites,” Wilson says. “Wendy [Jones] has a big band arrangement of ‘White Christmas.’ And last year we started doing ‘Silent Night.’”
Kat Williams and Richard Shulman present a holiday concert
Shulman notes that a perennial favorite at the holiday shows is James Brown’s “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto.”
EP review: ‘Christmas on a Greyhound Bus’ by Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters
The five-song collection is primarily a gift to the band’s existing fans, but will likely be a treat for new listeners, as well.
Hit Dogs celebrate release of their second album
New album ‘Without Further Ado’ demonstrates that Hit Dogs can elicit laughs while maintaining a serious commitment to serving up melodic, rocking tunes.
Album review: ‘III’ by Bask
Taken as a whole, Bask’s ‘III’ can be thought of as heavy music for listeners who might not even like the style.
Album review: ‘True False’ by Negativland
‘True False’ deftly combines sardonic humor with its concern over weighty topics.
Free Planet Radio explores modern jazz on its fifth album
Free Planet Radio’s latest album still carries forth the sounds and textures that won the trio its dedicated following.
Album review: ‘White Moon’ by Abraham Jam
The song titles on White Moon telegraph the demeanor of the album: “Song of Peace,” “Rhythm of Surrender,” “Child’s Prayer.” A spoken-word introduction to the subtly funky “Drink Deeply” quotes from the Persian poet and mystic Rumi.
Low Cut Connie and Big Freedia team up for a musical hybrid tour
Both artists have played in Asheville multiple times in the past, and they’re excited about returning. “I love playing in Asheville because people are not afraid to get their hair messed up,” says Adam Weiner.
Bold Mama Elle premieres her one-woman show
Combining dance, speaking and singing (to pre-recorded music), the one-woman show is “designed to push the edge of personal and collective freedom,” performer Elle Swan explains.