The local Americana singer-songwriter releases his new EP, “Swinging for the Fences.”

The local Americana singer-songwriter releases his new EP, “Swinging for the Fences.”
The local singer-songwriter-musician breaks away from his band (If You Wannas) with this recently-released solo effort.
San Francisco-by-way-of-Asheville hip-hop group Fist Fam drops a new LP, and gets ready to head back east.
2PPM releases new EP, “For People.” All the people mentions aside, the experimental instrumental collection takes its cues from nature, mechanics and travel.
Orange, the latest release from the local retro-pop band, is a post-disco confection.
Xpress got to listen to an advance copy of Grooves for Odd Times by local percussionist River Guerguerian.
It’s a nostalgia act, but that’s the appeal to The Cheeksters. The Golden Birds is full of radio-friendly sounds and its bubbly pace will probably make for a great car commercial aimed at hip 20-somethings.
When you hear Johnson for the first time, be prepared for one of the most raspy, dirty growls known to the vocal fry register, the lowest of the low.
California-based one-name singer Lissie has Asheville connections (Bill Reynolds, Scott Kinebrew and Bill “Smitty” Smith) and a new CD: The Fat Possom-released Catching A Tiger. It’s set to drop Tuesday, Aug. 17.