A year ago, Bathetic found a permanent address in Asheville, NC.* Near the Smokey Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville is home to a lot of under-exposed, genuinely interesting stuff. We've chosen three of our favorite musicians to help represent the undercooking of this town.
merrylcosley.tumblr.com/
tomorrov.tumblr.com/
discogs.com/artist/Ross+Gentry
Artwork for the Merryl and Villages releases are by Asheville based artist Lisa Nance.
vervemag.com/february-2011/2011/1/30/lost-in-space.html
*Though it's named 'Beer City USA', beating Portland and San Diego for micro-brews per capita, we'll be chiming the High Life for life here in the Bathetic office.
Merryl
Merryl is the moniker used by Will Isenogle. This dude is top notch hang champ. He plays a big role in setting up shows and actually getting people to attend. The songs featured on this cassette are two beautiful slow burners that have helped shaped the Merryl name.merrylcosley.tumblr.com/
Difference Clouds
Difference Clouds is Zach Smith, sci-fi extraordanaire and all around local wierdo who doesn't like Rock-N-Roll. Who's to blame when he is pushing tripped out spacey synth shouts and arpeggiated atmospheres, this shit is colorful. Expect big things coming from Difference Clouds…tomorrov.tumblr.com/
Villages
You might already be familiar with Ross Gentry's Villages. Bathetic is proud to share town-space with this stand up character, always positive in manner. Trying to meet up for a beer with Ross can be difficult as he is always in the studio, pure and serious, mastering the Villages craft. And we thank him for that - it definitely shows!discogs.com/artist/Ross+Gentry
Artwork for the Merryl and Villages releases are by Asheville based artist Lisa Nance.
vervemag.com/february-2011/2011/1/30/lost-in-space.html
All 3 above cassettes available soon, here on Bathetic.
*Though it's named 'Beer City USA', beating Portland and San Diego for micro-brews per capita, we'll be chiming the High Life for life here in the Bathetic office.
