The Asheville-based indie/folk rockers discuss the numerous new approaches taken on their fourth LP.
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Laura Boswell taps into natural world on chamber-folk EP
Classical music informs the songwriting and arrangements of this Asheville chamber-folk artist.
Acoustic Asheville: Daniel Shearin
Local musician and singer-songwriter Daniel Shearin was a member of local alt-country stalwarts Uncle Mountain before joining River Whyless in 2012.
EP review: ‘Daniel Shearin’
The five-song collection explores an intriguing and often unexpected palette of sonic textures.
*UPDATED* From AVL to NPR: Local “Tiny Desk Concert contest” submissions
You probably already know and love NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, but now NPR Music has announced its Tiny Desk Concert contest. Here’s a mini Asheville music video show featuring the local bands the have thrown their hats into the ring.
Xpress Playlist: Brown Bag edition
Each week the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition sets the stage for local songwriters to showcase their craft. The winner of each week’s contest walks away with a cash prize and the chance to come back on Sunday, Nov. 23 to compete in the finals. Want to be a part of the 11-week event? There are […]
Xpress playlist: Distance learning
Often when making a playlist, the theme presents itself. This week’s motif is about loneliness, long distances and long shots. Luckily, all of this melancholy produces a set of songs that are less sad than thoughtful. Even better, there are some pretty rocking moments. • “Karen’s Car,” from Naomi by The Cave Singers who will be […]
Xpress playlist: New releases and old favorites
Because the best playlists are a combination of newly-discovered music and tried-and-true gems, this week Xpress pulls songs both from just-released albums (and one so new it comes from a live show recording) along with two tracks from 2013 records and one from the vaults. • “Whichever One Comes First” is off the new release, […]