Beginning tonight (or technically tomorrow morning) Folk Alley will air in the 12am to 1am slot, replacing Transmissions from the Time Machine. Host Cindy Howes presents an exciting, eclectic, and intelligent mix of the best traditional folk, Americana, contemporary singer/songwriters, and roots music, from the latest releases, classics, and exclusive in-studio Folk Alley Sessions and live concert recordings.

One of Asheville’s most dynamic and impressive bands returns to Studio B, this time with an adventurous all-instrumental album of some epic jams. “The Get Right Band filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.” -American Songwriter. Their new album is a departure from their previous ones: One is one constantly flowing piece of music that's intended to be listened to as a whole. It will be released both audio-only, and as a visual album, with an hour of abstract, psychedelic imagery that moves with the music.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Greenville, SC

This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to discover, connect, and explore the stories and sounds that bring us together. Public radio has always been about independence—independent voices, independent music, and independent thinking. At WNCW, we're proud to share the artists, ideas, and communities that make our region unique. As we celebrate America's birthday, we're also celebrating the power of public radio to inform, inspire, and keep the spirit of discovery alive. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at WNCW!🎶

Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Truliant Amphitheater | Charlotte, NC

Self-titled by The Breaks, featuring Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts, and Stanton Moore.

This third album from Bella White is a body of work steeped in the life-altering magic of its origins. The Calgary-born singer/songwriter left her home on Vancouver Island and moved to New Orleans, where she soon became happily enmeshed in the city’s vibrant indie-rock scene. As she immersed herself in the unfettered, open-hearted creativity of her newfound musical community, the 25-year-old lifelong musician began assembling a suite of songs that stretch far beyond her bluegrass roots and arrive at a moodier, more audacious breed of folk/Americana. Bella comments, “This album was a real labor of love and so empowering to make—it validated that I trust myself and trust my vision, and now I just want to keep doing it my way and keep working with people I believe in.”

WNCW will be off the air for about an hour, beginning around 6:00 or 6:30, for maintenance at our transmitter site. We will still be available via our online stream. WSIF should not be affected. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Following his Middle album from last year, which we enjoyed spinning, and millions of new Instagram and TikTok followers (and about as many songs in the fields under power lines), Jesse Welles releases his sixth studio album, Masks Off. It’s the culmination of his work, as he came to prominence by performing songs in the Arkansas wilderness where he was raised and where he currently resides. “These songs were highlights of the past year, and they sort of speak to the moment we’re at,” he states. “I’m not trying to tell folks how to think or get a reaction. All I do is write my lyrics, make my records, and cross my fingers.” Jesse plays in Asheville on July 25th.

If you know Sturgill Simpson, then you know Johnny Blue Skies. He got the name from a bartender when he was just getting started singing open mics (can you imagine seeing him back then?!) As Pitchfork describes this, “The album threads disco stabs through country rock and political lyrics, a soundtrack for the best party at the end of the world.”