Edward Madill, the one-man-band behind Wyla, plans to hide his homemade, recycled and repurposed CD sleeves inside bargain bins and overlooked crates of vinyl. If you manage to find a copy, it’s yours.
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Live show review: Ben Sollee at The Orange Peel
Last Thursday Ben Sollee performed a stellar and unforgettable show at the Orange Peel. He’s currently touring in support of his new album Inclusions with his trio. Guests at the show included local musicians Casey Driessen and Jonathan Scales. Photos by Cameron Yeager.
New band alert: Run Boy Run
If you’re already a fan of Young Couples (currently vying for a Bele Chere slot through the Last Band Standing competition), you should probably check out Run Boy Run, debuting at Mo Daddy’s this Friday.
Podcast with Jimmy Brown of Matrimony
Matrimony from Charlotte plays the backstage at the LAB on Thursday, June 2. Here, singer/songwriter Jimmy Brown talks about his love of words and the family-feel of the close-knit group.
His name is John Michael. And he’ll be playing the Grey Eagle.
New Orleans-based horn-and-rhythm-driven outfit MyNameIsJohnMichael makes an Asheville stop on May 25.
The Bele Chere lineup so far
This year’s festival will include Railroad Earth (seen here), Jessica Lea Mayfield and the Cedric Burnside Project, along with a number of local acts.
Archers of Loaf tickets go on sale today (no, really)
The favored-but-defunct local band rose like a legend from the ‘90s, its members going on to find success in other projects (Crooked Fingers, Superchunk). And now they’re back together, embarking on a reunion tour that launches from the Grey Eagle next month.
SoundTrack web extra: Quota
Indie-pop trio Eleventyseven releases EP Quota, a confection of ‘80s-reminiscent dance music, catchy lyrics, and a stellar tribute to skacore.
Secret B-Sides listening party
Get a preview of Flowers & Chocolate (coming out in April) this Friday at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.
SoundTrack web extra: Vertigo Jazz Project
Vertigo Jazz Project pushes the limits of jazz to the breaking point, creating a synthesis of stylized music while still staying within the limits of the most adapted music to come out of the 20th century.
SoundTrack web extra: Doc Aquatic at Grey Eagle
Psychedelic indie rock band Doc Aquatic recently opened for The Baker Family Band at the Grey Eagle, performing a varied and innovative set.
Los Amigos Invisibles play the Orange Peel tonight
And the band’s guitarist, DJ Afro, has a special Asheville-inspired track (listen here).
SoundTrack web extra: The Dark Shave
Local prog-rock trio The Dark Shave put on a highly experimental and energetic show, opening for Grammer School at Craggie Brewing last weekend.
Bringing the doom: Budos Band podcast
The Budos Band from Staten Island returns to the Grey Eagle on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Here, baritone saxophonist Jared Tankel talks to Xpress about the band’s influences, how they got on DapTone Records and why they don’t do collaborations with indie bands.
Little bit of love in her heart: Lissie plays the Orange Peel
The little woman with the big voice took the Orange Peel stage last night and played a polished, passionate and extremely fun show. Photos by Rich Orris.
New Secret B-Sides video
The local soul/r&b band performs a self-described “other-worldly” rendition of their song, “Nearest Star.”
Too much to do on January 15!
Even with the Abigail Washburn show at the Grey Eagle postponed (she was supposed to play Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 15, but landed a Prairie Home Companion gig instead — can’t begrudge her that!), there’s still too much to do on this particular Saturday. Unless you have super powers you’ll never fit it all in. (Still, it’s worth a try…)
The Archrivals residency and CD release at MoDaddy’s
The local band, lead by keyboardist Chuck Lichtenberger, announces a month of free Tuesday shows, and launches a new collection of instrumental jazz.
AutoWolfe releases debut tracks
Members of local band The Last Call return with a new project: AutoWolfe. Listen to them here.
Enemy Lovers’ “We Can Make It” is released tonight
Leaking their own new album, one track at a time, Asheville rockers The Enemy Lovers are back with a new song to drop. “We Can Make It” gets released tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 8) at 8 p.m.
SoundTrack web extra: Beautiful Charmer
From ethereal waltzes to anthemic stomps, Nikki Talley’s third album, Beautiful Charmer, aptly covers the spectrum of country sounds. Add polished production, some of the areas best backing musicians and stellar writing, and you’ve got eight well-rounded tracks.