By Grace Koennecke, Editor in Chief Photograph by Genna Wagner “It’s been a treat to realize how big the world of Appalachian music is to listeners, and how I myself can fit into that category for some people, though, I don’t care much about fitting in anywhere,” is a statement that stuck out to me as I spoke with singer-songwriter Abbie McAllister. From her confident vocal delivery to her vivid and emotional songwriting, the West Virginia singer-songwriter has a lasting impa
By Grace Koennecke, Editor-in-Chief Photograph by Broken Records Studio Appalachia is a region that has seen an increase of artists go mainstream in the last five years. Artists like Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, SG Goodman and Charles Wesley Godwin are names that have brought the region more critical acclaim, but are also individuals who prioritize honoring their roots and supporting artists and communities that exist there. Following in their footsteps is rising artist Gr
By Grace Koennecke, Editor-in-Chief Photograph by Karina Riviotta It was a few months ago that I was perusing the internet when I discovered Girl Cologne, a female-fronted band based in Cleveland, Ohio. From energetic photos of their shows at various venues throughout Northeast Ohio to clear and poignant signs of advocacy spread throughout their social media pages, this group seemed to me like the reason behind their steady following was because of their genuine love for perf
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