KHOL’s guide to essential releases of September 2026
About Evan Ballew | KHOL
Born and raised in North Carolina, Evan has been sharing his love for independent music with KHOL and the Jackson community since 2022. Evan is a graduate of Drexel University’s Music Industry Program, where he started a record label with his roommates, produced albums, booked tours, and hand-crafted physical media for their bands. Evan is KHOL's Music Director and hosts KHOL’s local music program “Intermountain Best“. When he’s not out at a show, Evan can be found fly fishing, hiking, or skiing through the beautiful landscape he’s lucky enough to call home.
Recent Stories by Evan Ballew | KHOL
Nearly 5 years in the making, Inland Isle releases indie-folk follow-up, “In Denial”
Bandmates Patrick Chadwick and Leif Routman tackle technology’s impact on real-world relationships on new album.
Bea Jones embraces a ‘leave it be’ approach to songwriting
Jones discusses her love for Americana music, spontaneous writing sessions, and life as a working musician in Jackson.
Music We Like: Fuzz, funk and four-on-the-floor
Spruce up your playlist with our selections of new and independent music.
Alec McKee and Tori Lund’s harmonies sit like a fly in honey
The duo discusses how they dodged a cult and their secrets to collaborative songwriting.
KHOL’s top tunes of 2025
Hand-selected favorites from our DJs and staff.
Extreme skiing and music scene pioneer Bill Briggs shares life’s greatest rewards
The 93-year-old has calmed cowboy fights with music and spent at least 10 years studying ski turns before Grand Teton first descent.
Music We Like: Let’s get cooking
Cooking doesn’t always have to be in the kitchen.
