Best New Music from the Blue Ridge and Beyond
Every month our editors curate a playlist of recent music, primarily specializing in unbiased artists from the South. In November we’re highlighting new tunes from Bon Iver and Indigo de Souza.
Bon Iver
After latest digital experiments, Justin Vernon goes full circle together with his sound and will get again to the sparse folks that first garnered his long-running indie outfit acclaim. The acoustic tune, from the not too long ago launched EP “SABLE,” finds Vernon ruminating on remorse by way of his signature falsetto and delicate guitar strumming. It’s paying homage to the songs on Bon Iver’s 2007 landmark album “For Emma, Forever Ago.” – J.F.
The Infamous Stringdusters
“Possum”
Considering the band’s instrumental wizardry, it wasn’t stunning that, early of their profession, the ‘Dusters pivoted from a more traditional bluegrass sound to one grounded in improvisational exploration. The band offers an homage to Phish, another band with a knack for sonic spontaneity, on “Possum,” the first offering from their latest album, “Undercover, Vol. 3.” This latest collection also includes interpretations of tracks from the Grateful Dead, Avicci, and Harry Styles, among others, showcasing the ‘Dusters’ big range of pursuits and influences. – D.S.
Indigo de Souza
“Wholesome”
Asheville’s Indigo de Souza cuts free on her new three-song EP, “Wholesome Evil Fantasy.” The indie rocker embraces full electro pop bliss on the hassle’s first monitor, a sunny, synth-heavy celebration of affection that’s able to gasoline a dance celebration. – J.F.
Dawes
“Surprise!”
California folks rockers Dawes hit a fork within the street final yr. With the departure of long-time members Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini, the band was decreased to brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith. Undaunted, the brothers solid on, coming into the studio to craft a group of songs with simply Taylor on guitar and vocals and Griffin on drums. “Surprise!” is one more stripped-down dandy from the duo, with Taylor’s lyrics specializing in the one certainty in life being uncertainty, delivered with a mellow ease over Griffin’s deliberate rhythms and the guitar work of longtime touring musician Trevor Menear. – D.S.
Tim Heidecker
“Well’s Running Dry”
The multi-talented Tim Heidecker is finest recognized in its place comic and actor, however he’s additionally a deep music head who’s launched a handful of earnest singer-songwriter information that showcase his reverence for Randy Newman and the Beatles. His newest album, “Slipping Away,” dropped final month by way of Bloodshot Records, and it options this playfully susceptible folk-rock monitor about coping with author’s block and feeling creatively stifled with age. – J.F.
Willie Nelson
“Do You Realize?”
The Flaming Lips’ grand meditation on mortality will get melancholy introspective therapy from the nation legend who’s now 91. It’s a poignant stunner that evokes the delicate but sleek musical growing older Johnny Cash supplied together with his tackle Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt.” It comes from Nelson’s 76th solo studio album, “Last Leaf on the Tree” – J.F.
Yola
“Future Enemies”
When making a brand new acquaintance, there’s a pivotal second when issues might go both approach. Does it really feel comfy? Future pal, after all. Something off kilter? Well, future enemy. R&B soul maven Yola’s first launch in three years, the aptly titled “Future Enemy,” tackles this sense, dissecting that razor skinny second when a relationship, primarily based on instinct, dissolves earlier than it ever spawns. With her titanic vocals hovering over electro-pop beats and synth highlights, Yola has delivered an absolute dance corridor banger. – D.S.
Sister Hazel
“Live Again”
Platinum-selling alt-rockers Sister Hazel broke by way of within the late nineties with megahit “All For You,” and whereas mainstream consideration may need waned over the following years, the band has continued touring and recording. This month marks the discharge of their thirteenth studio album, “Sand, Sea & Crash Debris,” and the primary single, “Live Again,” has all of the hallmarks of a stadium anthem; huge guitar chords and a yank-on-your-heartstring singalong refrain that may have very long time followers—and doubtless some new ones, too—singing word for word. – D.S.
To hear these songs and extra, comply with the Blue Ridge Outdoors’ Trail Mix playlist on Spotify.
Cover picture: Tim Heidecker’s new album “Slipping Away” got here out final month. Photo
by Chantal Anderson