“But for the album it just seemed like it was something that needed to be shared. I felt it on my heart.” In times of turmoil, old ballads offer a sense of wisdom, he said. And a way to process.

A handful of Western North Carolina-based musicians featured on the new benefit album have roots in Charleston, including Nic Jenkins, whose experimental project Infinitikiss surfaced in 2014.

MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective, Squirrel Flower And More Appear On A New Hurricane Helene Benefit Compilation Flisadam Pointer Contributing Writer Facebook Instagram Twitter March 8, 2025 ...