Ep. 15: River Whyless - Midnight Mountaintop Excursions and the Sounds of the Southeast

Tune in for a talk with River Whyless from Asheville, North Carolina. The band explains how their Southeast mountain homeland has seeped into their sound, from its forests and rivers to the immersive outdoor-enthusiast culture. Hear stories about their favorite public lands (including Halli’s midnight mountaintop excursions!) and the places they never get sick of. The band’s latest album, Kindness, a Rebel, seeks to address recent social and political tensions in a way that is genuine, aware, and reflective. Learn about the messages behind their music and more in this episode of Songscapes!

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• Host: Charles Coplin, Twitter- @coplincharles

• Producer: Sustain Music & Nature

• Editor: Harrison Goodale

• Media Researcher: Lindsay Johnson

• Theme Music: Harrison Goodale

• Featured music: “Born In the Right Country”, “The Pool”, and “Hold Me To Ya”.