music

Broken Bellows set to release debut album
Asheville-based Cory Brent of Broken Bellows talks about his inspiration behind the duo's debut album.

UNC Asheville's Concerts on the Quad set to return June 18
The free Monday night music series will feature country, soul, jazz, Latin and funk music.

Asheville Creative Sector Summit to focus on music scene
Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concert, will be the keynote speaker.

Asheville music weekend: Hustle Souls, Maggie Valley Band, Fleetwoods
The Maggie Valley Band and Hustle Souls both celebrate CD releases this weekend, and more.
Music Video Asheville 2018

Music Video Asheville issues call for 2018 submissions
The annual music video showcase highlights the collaborative work of local musicians and filmmakers.
Annie's & Harvest Gritmas

Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records: The Ninth Day of Gritmas
Today we've got a double feature from Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records that's sure to kick your holiday weekend off perfectly.
‘Or some of those that fly so high’ (Little Sparrow), Oil on canvas, 2014

"Dark Holler" Seeks to Prompt Thoughtful Conversation Surrounding Tradition
A night of music and murder with painter Julyan Davis and performances from Elisa Faires and Mountain Bitters at Revolve (12/9)
Toybox the Cartoon Witch. Photo: Paige Sandbank

October LEAF Arrives Next Weekend and You're Invited

“Life is a journey, life is an adventure; let’s be grateful for this opportunity we have to create, to share, and celebrate.” Fall LEAF 2017 is almost here.
Hopscotch 2017

Hopscotch Music Festival: Field Trip to Raleigh

Since Moogfest’s move to Durham in 2016, local fans of multi-night, multi-venue festivals packed with top experimental rock and hip-hop acts have had no choice but to head to the flatlands to get their fill. Our next opportunity awaits us this weekend (Sept. 7-10) at Hopscotch Festival in Raleigh.
Robert Ellis

Get Ready for Robert Ellis

The Americana singer/songwriter makes his way to The Altamont Theatre
Midnight Snack

Midnight Snack brings the good times to The Mothlight
The Asheville based band goes all out for their single release show.

Big Thief @ The Mothlight<< Mon, Jan 16th
Start 2017 with good music by heading to The Mothlight on Monday, January 16th to see Big Thief.
Christmas Jam. Photo: John Zara

Jammin' out at the 28th Annual Christmas Jam
Warren Haynes and friends make the US Cellular Center glow.
Chris Coen and Andy Shauf

Cohen and Shauf Show Off
The Mothlight welcomes the talented rockers to Asheville.
Peter Hook. Photo: Mark McNulty

Get Hooked
The legendary Peter Hook comes to The Orange Peel on Monday, 11/21.
The shakeout

GRIT TALK: The Shakeout
"The Shakeout" comes to New Mountain this Saturday to promote inclusion and creativity through music, art, and fashion.
Wild Nothing

Let's Get Dreamy
Wild Nothing and Small Black come together for a show at The Orange Peel this Thursday.
SK The Novelist

GRIT TALK: SK The Novelist
SK The Novelist returns with his latest project 'My Life in Rhythm.' "Honest, Fun and Challenging," the Asheville Emcee aims to make his mark and share his story.

Richard Buckner at The Grey Eagle: June 30
Folk music veteran Richard Buckner is coming to The Grey Eagle this Thursday.
Wonderland Group Shot

Unique Mix of Fashion, Fantasy, Pizza and Beer to Benefit Two Local Charities
Rock Eblen's 2nd Annual Pizza PanDemonium is back at Highland Brewing. Along with a pizza cook-off contest, attendees will enjoy live music and the Wonderland Fashion Fantasy show, featuring Alice in Wonderland-inspired designs by local fashion designers.
Goodwill Promotional Shoot

Color Me Goodwill is Back for 2016
After a successful 2015 event, this fusion of fashion, art, food and music for a mission is back on Friday, March 18th at Diana Wortham Theatre.

Drink it Up > MiMOSA @ New Mountain 12/3
West Coast bass producer MiMOSA coming to rock your nuts at New Mountain this Thursday, Dec 3.

Jamming the Light Fantastic with Umphrey's McGee
Umphrey's McGee lit up the US Cellular Center with their inaugural arena performance, and treated the Asheville crowd to a three-hour jam band extravaganza.

Warren Haynes Xmas Jam 26 Exceeded (almost) All Expectations
Another Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is in the history books, and it was a good one. And, of course, it was for a good cause.

RBTS WIN and Forever FC
PHOTO GALLERY >> Charlotte hip-hop collective Forever FC joined local favorites RBTS WIN at The Mothlight on June 20, 2014.

International Musicians Gather at Asheville Percussion Festival
When I hear people in Asheville say things like "yeah, Asheville's cool and all, but where is the culture?" I bring up events like the Asheville Percussion Festival that happened June 20-22.

Discover 'Asheville Sessions'
Want to step out of your music comfort zone? Explore the wide range of talent that Asheville has to offer...

Downtown After Five - May 14, 2014
Two and a half minute timelapse video of Downtown After Five, May 16, 2014. Every second of video is approximately 6 minutes of real time. Music by St. Paul and the Broken Bones.

Welcome To Asheville Synthpop
As Stereospread, we have been working to consolidate a listenership for synthpop and electropop in the Asheville area.

Machines + Forests. Wires + Waters. Moogfest Meets Asheville's Wilds.
Yeah, let's have a little fun...Spring has sprung, the earth is warming and it's time to get outside, you lazy bones! Here in Asheville, we are surrounded by a million and a half acres of National Forest, wild waterfalls and streams, furry, feathery, scaly and slimy wildlife- including homo sapiens - and some of the greatest places and people you'll ever see.