The local rock quintet releases its debut, self-titled album with two shows: at Emerald Lounge Friday, June 7 and at The Lab on Saturday, June 8. Photo by Carrie Turner.
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SoundTrack web extra: The Honeycutters
The local country/Americana band recently played a standout two-night run at Isis. Photos by Gabe Spencer.
Making all the right moves: Josh Ritter at The Orange Peel
Ritter and The Royal City Band played a 20-song set in Asheville this week. It was the group’s first performance in two-and-a-half years. Photos by Rich Orris.
LEAF standout performance: Oliver Mtukudzi and the Black Spirits
Zimbabwean musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and his band have been on tour in the U.S., playing dates from California to Quebec, including a stop at Lake Eden Arts Festival last weekend.
SoundTrack web extra: Luella and the Sun at The Orange Peel
The Nashville-based gospel-soul outfit opened for The Wallflowers as part of an excellent show that also included an appearance from Gary Jules. Photos by Rich Orris.
Review and photos: Jim James
It’s nice to be in Asheville feeling the cool mountain breeze, said the My Morning Jacket frontman at his Orange Peel show.
Review and photos: Danny Brown and Kitty
I read somewhere once long ago about Steve Albini’s thoughts on live music. Basically, he posited, there are two kinds of artists — those who care only about the live show and use their recordings as a document of them, and, of course, vice versa. Brown falls somewhere closer to the former. It’s just him, a microphone, his DJ Skywlkr and a whole, whole lot of energy. Photos by Rich Orris
SoundTrack web extra: Ever Looming
The newly-released moody/breathless/tender/atmospheric album by local musician/composer dep is his most fully-realized to date. Album cover art by Janice Peery.
SoundTrack web extra: Telescope
The new album by Asheville’s Ryan Sheffield and the High Hills is fill of cleverness, swagger and starry-eyed swamp, with more than a few magical moments. The band performs tonight (Friday, April 12) at Emerald Lounge.
SoundTrack web extra: Apache Relay
The Nashville-based indie rockers returned to Asheville last week for a near-magical show. Photo from the band’s Facebook page.
Sound Track web extra: Luzius Stone
Get to know the new project by WNC-native Justin Miles. Luzius Stone’s debut album, “Electric Dream” is set to release later this spring. Xpress has a sneak-peek.
Sound Track web extra: Memories & Birds
Singer-songwriter Kenny Roby (formerly of Raleigh-based Six String Drag) will release his exquisite solo album at The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, April 2.
Sound Track web extra: Even the Animals EP
The new local experimental folk quartet (Jeff Markham on guitar and vocals, Peter Van Rijssen on bass and vocals, Will Hogancamp on guitar and Kent Spillmann on drums) is just getting started booking local shows, but they’ve already released a debut EP.
Sound Track web extra: Tame Impala
The psychedelic-indie-rock band from Perth, Australia played The Orange Peel as part of their current tour. Photos by Rich Orris.
Sound Track web extra: Black Robin Hero
The newly formed roots-rock outfit releases its debut EP at Isis on Saturday, March 2.
Sound track: The xx and Austra
The xx headlined a stunning and soulful show at The Orange Peel on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Moogfest alum Austra opened. Photos by Margaret Hester.
Sound Track web extra: Purity Ring at the Orange Peel
The Canadian dream-pop duo played a short but beautiful show at the Orange Peel last weekend. Photo by Last.fm.
Sound Track: Moonflower
The 20-track double-album by local chant and world music group Shantavaani is a collection of ancient and modern spiritual songs and writings from Asian, paired with contemporary folk originals.
Sound Track web extra: Pawtooth
The local rockers played a stunning show at The Lab last weekend. Fronted by Penelope Zing, the band references some of the best of ‘80s and ‘90s regional rock, while bringing wholly original songs to the stage.
20 reviews from 2012
We recap some of our favorite local album releases from the past year. Catch up on music you may have missed, and let us know what some of your favorite albums (from this list or otherwise) were.
Sound Track web extra: Xmas
Local experimental band Moue (Andrew Larson of Telecine and Lauren Carol Brown of Knives and Daggers) releases its debut album — a collection of Christmas songs. Hint: Chances are you’ll want to download this one.
