Keep your finger on the musical pulse. The Sounds of Now spotlights standout tracks that excite us here at KHOL. These songs are featured weekdays between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Music
John Sidle’s Western Folk is a Hoot
The longtime Jackson music man discusses his formative years in Boston, tenure as a Hootenanny regular and deep love for western music.
One Ton Pig: A Local Institution Keeps Things Fresh
The Silver Dollar house band discusses tradition, writing songs from multiple perspectives and a tribute to a friend.
Debut Album from Inland Isle Marks Band’s Full Transformation
The new folk-rock band discusses the eerie digs where they recorded “Time Has Changed Us” and how the new album has changed them. They entered the studio as Canyon Kids and came out Inland Isle.
From the Rockies to the Caribbean with Chris Thompson and Coral Creek
The Americana/newgrass musician takes us behind the music and discusses adapting in the age of COVID.
WYOmericana Caravan Captures Textures of the West and Beyond
Thick skin, grit and perseverance are common threads among the featured singer-songwriters.
Abby Webster’s Candid Music Strikes a Nerve
The multi-instrumentalist creates visceral songs about love, loss, and life.
New Benyaro Single Urges People to Get Out the Vote
The multi-instrumentalist’s single “Vote ‘Em Away” is Benyaro’s latest push to inspire civic engagement.
Sheena Dhamsania Values Authenticity Over Perfection
The musician and educator discusses the philosophy that underpins her creative process.
Live Music, From a Distance, Returns to the Tetons
Musicians break the pandemic silence this weekend at The Spud in Driggs, Idaho, for two days of socially distanced outdoor music.
