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Listen to Paper Pills’ New Single “Shampoo” » AVL-Live

October 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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NFTs are amazing because you apparently “own” them but the AWS outtage yesterday took out everyones apes lol

October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM

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New music from Asheville emo quintet Paper Pills
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Local emo-punk quintet Paper Pills returns with its first new music since 2024’s deadname. “Shampoo” is a straight-up ripper, driven by discordant guitars that recall Wednesday’s noisier moments. The ...

This Week in Asheville: Oct. 20-26 — Asheville Stages

October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM

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AFI, Dave Hill, Upchuck, Margaret Cho, & S.G. Goodman are all in town this week.
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This Week in Asheville: Oct. 6-12 — Asheville Stages

October 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM

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The Asheville concert bounty continues to be plentiful
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Through the Lens: Father John Misty + Cut Worms at Asheville Yards — Asheville Stages

October 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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welcome to the Resistance, psychotically violent fascists who tear gas children

October 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM

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Father John Misty and Cut Worms came through Asheville. I took pictures.
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Josh Tillman delivered his most confident and fulfilling local performance thus far in his fascinating career.

Andrew Scotchie Celebrates Community on “Neighbor” » AVL-Live

October 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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Check out the new single from Andrew Scotchie, inspired by his experience during Hurricane Helene.
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Local roots rocker Andrew Scotchie has built a reputation over the years for high-energy performances and unforgettable riffs. But just as defining as those trademarks is the deep heart at the center ...

This Week in Asheville: Sept. 22-28 — Asheville Stages

September 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Jonny Leather

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Tuesdays are generally pretty dead in Asheville, but this week there's a load of incredible shows happening, leading to some rather tough decisions. ashevillestages.com/calendar/thi...

Review: Pixies + Spoon at Asheville Yards — Asheville Stages

September 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM

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Saw some legendary indie rock bands the day the world exploded. Here's my review and photos.
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The legendary indie rock bands added to their reputations at the downtown venue.

Interview: John Polydoros (Small Doses) — Asheville Stages

September 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM

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There's a really solid 2 night benefit for BeLoved happening in Asheville at Fleetwood's on Friday and Saturday nights. I interviewed co-organizer John Polydoros of Small Doses about the event.
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Organized by the vocalist/guitarist and his bandmates, Still Here Fest takes place Sept. 19-20 at Fleetwood’s.

This Week in Asheville: Sept. 8-14 — Asheville Stages

September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM

Jonny Leather

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Goddamn there are a lot of good shows this week in Asheville
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Cold Choir Unveils “It’s A Sin” Video » AVL-Live

September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM

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Asheville darkwave duo Cold Choir is back with a banger...
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Asheville darkwave duo Cold Choir is back with another banger, offering the first glimpse of an upcoming EP. Franky and Rio are in full command on "It's A Sin," locking into a relentless groove design...

Interview: Scott Middleton (Bask) — Asheville Stages

August 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM

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Bask continues to defy easy genre classification on its epic new record. I spoke with drummer Scott Middleton ahead of Friday's release of The Turning. ashevillestages.com/music/interv...

The local rockers play a record release show Aug. 22 at The Orange Peel on a stacked bill.

Review: The Jesus Casino + Impending Joy + Sunbearer at The Orange Peel — Asheville Stages

August 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Jonny Leather

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The local Asheville music scene continues to impress.

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All three local bands felt right at home on the prestigious stage.

Watch Bask’s Surreal New Video for “The Traveler” » AVL-Live

August 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM

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Bask continues to ramp up towards the release of The Turning.
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With just a week to go until Bask celebrates its new album The Turning with a free release show at The Orange Peel — featuring an insane roster of support acts — the band has dropped a new video for '...

‘Orioles Eating Oranges’ Is Julie Odell’s Ode to a Rare Moment of Peace » AVL-Live

August 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM

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In June, I caught Julie Odell opening for each Okkervil River and Valley Maker, and became an instant fan. Her new single "Orioles Eating Oranges" is a stunner.
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Back in June, I had the pleasure of seeing Julie Odell twice in just five days — first opening for Okkervil River at The Grey Eagle, then for Valley Maker at AyurPrana Listening Room. Though the New O...

Review: The Silver Doors, Fashion Bath, and Tanner York at The Orange Peel — Asheville Stages

August 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM

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The Asheville music scene contains far more than just Indigo De Souza, Wednesday, and MJ Lenderman...
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In this local showcase, all three bands proved they belong on the city’s most prestigious stage.

On ‘Precipice’, Indigo De Souza Leaps Into Pop » AVL-Live

July 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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Not here to join in on the Pitchfork review discourse. Just happy to see the Asheville scene continue getting attention.
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On her new album Precipice, Asheville singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza leans fully into her pop sensibilities with the help of producer Elliott Kozel (Yves Tumor, SZA). While her previous releases le...

Review: Hotline TNT at Eulogy — Asheville Stages

July 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM

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Hotline TNT lit up Eulogy on 7/22 in Asheville with a thunderous cover of War Pigs in tribute to Ozzy.
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The Brooklyn shoegazers and the South Slope venue were a practically perfect fit.

Wednesday Unveils “Pick Up That Knife” Video Ahead of ‘Bleeds’ Release » AVL-Live

July 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM

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Wednesday unveils “Pick Up That Knofe” video ahead of Bleeds release
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Fresh off a pair of secret shows under the Kletz Brothers moniker in Carrboro and Asheville, Wednesday continues building momentum toward the September 19 release of Bleeds, the much-anticipated follo...

Interview: Sarah Louise — Asheville Stages

July 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Jonny Leather

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Local gem Sarah Louise will be playing a rare Asheville show next Friday, August 1 at AyurPrana Listening Room, and will be joined be some stellar musicians. I recently caught up with Sarah for Asheville Stages...
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The cosmic folk artist and a handful of talented friends play AyurPrana Listening Room on Aug. 1.

Tanner York Welcomes You to the Shower » AVL-Live

July 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Jonny Leather

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If you're into stuff like This is Lorelei, Sharp Pins, and Alex G, check out the newly-released debut by Asheville singer-songwriter Tanner York.
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This past weekend marked a major milestone for young Asheville-based singer-songwriter Tanner York. On Saturday night, he took the stage at the Orange Peel, opening a local showcase with The Silver Do...

Watch Tombstone Poetry’s New Video for “Bear Down” » AVL-Live

July 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM

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Listening to @iwriteok.bsky.social on Behind the Bastards' Adolf Eichmann episodes and getting so depressed.

“The first major arrest and deportation of French Jews in World War II was the Green Ticket Roundup. Eichmann and Danaker both helped to organize this scheme by which almost 7,000 foreign-born Jews living in France were sent to summits by mail ordering them to visit a local immigration office for a review of their visas. Anyone who showed up, as around 3,700 men did, was arrested and deported immediately.

Now, again, you'd never see anything like this, whereby people who are attempting to maintain their legal status, even though they're foreign-born people who have immigrated, would be asked to show up at the immigration office and then arrested as soon as they show up trying to comply with the law. That would never happen here, right?”

From Behind the Bastards: Part Three: Adolf Eichmann: Mr. Holocaust Himself, Jul 8, 2025
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July 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Jonny Leather

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If you’re on the hunt for Asheville’s next great alt-country export in the wake of MJ Lenderman and Wednesday’s breakout success—and Colin Miller’s phenomenal Losin’—Tombstone Poetry is a strong contender...
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If you’re on the hunt for Asheville’s next great alt-country export in the wake of MJ Lenderman and Wednesday’s breakout success—and Colin Miller’s phenomenal Losin’—Tombstone Poetry is a strong conte...