stephaniesid performs at The Mothlight, Oct. 17

From a press release:

stephaniesid performs at The Mothlight, Oct. 17

stephaniesĭd, masters of their own “noir-pop” genre, make their debut at The Mothlight in West Asheville, along with local producer and multi-instrumentalist dep.

The Mothlight
701 Haywood Rd
21+ // $8 adv. / $12 d.o.s.  // 9pm
Tickets:  here

stephaniesĭd, born in 2004 in Asheville, NC, makes pop music for “the darkness in you that’s trying to find the light.”  The music explores both the melancholy and triumph of human life and love, the players being equally faithful stewards of large, intoxicating swells and infectious, danceable melodies. The live show is unabashed energy funneled through Iowa-birthed and Texas-raised former gymnast Stephanie Morgan (vox, guitar, synth), southerner Chuck Lichtenberger (keys/vox/bass pedals), and Maine-born Tim Haney (drums), and a collective cast of other players, including Justin Ray on trumpet and Jacob Rodriguez on saxophone, both of Michael Buble’s touring band.  stephaniesĭd will be appearing live at The Mothlight, their debut there, with Asheville producer and multi-instrumentalist dep on Friday October 17th.

The band lives in Asheville, NC, a city widely known for its musical soul, where they have been voted “Best Rock Band” in the reputable Mountain Xpress poll four years in a row.  stephaniesĭd has released three full-length albums, and two EP’s, has had songs featured on Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie”, Team Ibex’s “The Red Helmet”, and The Weather Channel, as well as on numerous compilations. The band’s music was the subject of a rock ballet in their hometown of Asheville, NC, and the band founded the indie pop festival called POPAsheville.

Asheville music producer dep has been writing and releasing music for over a decade, mostly to an ever growing, underground and rabidly loyal fan base. dep utilizes electronic sounds matched with his original piano and guitar arrangements to create atmospheric and melodic soundscapes that possess a unique emotional power.  With his new release It All Comes Down to This, dep adds his vocal talents to his music and creates a body of work that is accessible and unforgettable.  With pop mentalities clever melodies and lyrics, the new release has a catchy familiarity more so than any of his work to date. The 12 song album surges with power at times, oozes elegance at others. The result is a reflection of dep’s sense of depth and beauty.  “ I don’t like canned beats or loops. I want to make everything from the ground up, and I’ve been aspiring to do just that with each piece. I’ve always found that the final product is much more personally satisfying when I work this way.” Live, as in his studio arrangements, dep has a highly emotional element that is palpable, dynamic and interesting.  “.. it’s almost as if I’m exposing myself to people who want to come to my personal journey of self-discovery. So the shows are what they are: honest, heart-felt renditions, and a snapshot of where I am right now with all of this. Those who I am so fortunate to have seen over and over again at various shows are on this journey with me, and I’m happy to have them there.” It’s hard to say how the result can be described or even categorized.  Great original work always defies labels and dep’s music deserves to escape them. The music is the extension of an original artist that you need to hear and feel.