The softer side of hard

To the average ear, Soft Opening is actually rather hard. The band's pounding psychedelia, laden with feedback, ambience and echoey wails, undoubtedly falls on the heavier side of the musical spectrum. But it's difficult to say exactly where it lies. On first listen, it would be easy to lump in Soft Opening's drone-y and ominous […]

This weekend on a shoestring

This weekend presents a number of entertaining opportunities to support local organizations, so get off the couch, help a good cause and have a great time! In addition, there’s plenty of music, art and more for your viewing and listening pleasure. And while you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.

Defined by growth

Weeks after Megafaun's inception, brothers Phil and Brad Cook — along with longtime friend and bandmate Joe Westerlund — booked a six-date tour with nothing more than "three loose ideas" for songs. Then they hit the road, improvising the rest night by night. "I don't think any of those shows were good shows," Brad admits. […]

A foot in the door

Aaron "Woody" Wood has been a fixture of the Asheville music scene for nearly as long as there has been an Asheville music scene.        Wood is quick to note this fact, but somewhat conflicted about its implications.       “I was here before the Orange Peel, I was here before Emerald […]