There is no shortage of amazing original music being made by artists Born & Bred here in the mountain state. Every week we continue to be amazed by the quality and quantity of artistry created by the talented storytellers of our home.
Listen to all of the amazing West Virginia Music on our Spotify Playlist. More streaming services being added soon.
Alabaster Boxer has released the second single ahead of their full length live album. The track entitled Half A Dance (Featuring Jessica Hypes) [Live] is a piano driven folk ballad that shows off the vocal harmony skills of this gang from Beckley. Stay tuned for more. There are big things happening in the Alabaster Boxer camp.
Philip Bowen has released his recent team up with Appalachia Untold. The AGT alumnus has recorded his song Anymore as a new exclusive mix for the AU channel. The song first appeared on his full length album “Old Kanawha.” Listen below.
Dalchord is a band garnering a lot of attention across the state and region. They’ve released their third single of 2024 and this track is one to add to your playlist. Be Alright is a melodic and harmony driven track that shows off why this group is turning heads. Check out the track below.
Ashley Renae has released her first EP entitled “Awaken” and we talked to her about it here. Check out the title track that shows off the pop songstress prowess as a songwriter below.
Gyasi released a live album “Rock N’ Roll Sword Fight” last week that sees this glam rock artist showing off the live chops that they have. A blend of Bowie, Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, and everything magical about the genre is on this album but done in Gyasi’s style. Recorded live from performances at Carnegie Hall WV, The Basement East and Bonnaroo Music Festival, the collection of live tracks is not one to miss. And we highly recommend the vinyl. Check out Teacher below.
The State Birds have released their first single The West Virginia Hornpipe that is a blistering paced bluegrass instrumental that will have you tapping your feet and hoping for more to come soon. Check out this exciting track below.
Carlton Smith has tackled the Rick Springfield classic Jessie’s Girl with a very original spin. The R&B singer collaborated with producer Zach McCord to create a version that we can only describe as Owl City meets 90s R&B and it works. Check it out below but be careful who you’re around. You’re gonna fall in love.
Punk rockers No Place Else have released a track entitled Alone. The song is a cry for real friends in the absence of people who will truly defend and have your back and the loneliness that fake friendships create. Listen below.
