We Love It Here Benefit Compilation for Lamplight AVL
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Asheville’s renowned Drop of Sun Studios announces We Love It Here., a benefit compilation for Lamplight AVL supporting artist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, out digitally today and available for limited edition vinyl preorder now. We Love It Here. features exclusive, unreleased music by MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective, Squirrel Flower, Reggie Watts, Fust, Green-House, Sophie Thatcher, Maral, Nightlands, Horse Jumper Of Love, Hello Mary, and Floating Action.
Drop of Sun founder Adam McDaniel says, “The remarkable breadth of these previously unreleased tracks reflect Drop of Sun’s core principle of fostering an environment for artists to freely and boundlessly create. Being a resource to the Asheville arts community has yielded wonderful, long-lasting relationships, amazing songs like these, and a platform to communicate and cope during hard times. We are thrilled to share these exclusive songs with you.”
The We Love It Here. vinyl includes an exclusive bonus track by Animal Collective. Black 140gram LP is limited to 1,000 copies. Colored 180gram vinyl is limited to 300 copies. The vinyl was pressed by Citizen Vinyl, located in Asheville, NC, in collaboration with Lamplight AVL.
We Love It Here. Tracklist:
- Hello Mary – Take
- MJ Lenderman – Bury The Dog
- Nightlands – MGD
- Fust – Sebastian
- Green-House – Crestfallen
- Animal Collective – Collision Deep
- Sophie Thatcher and Maral – Sad & Beautiful World
- Squirrel Flower- Stick (alt version)
- Reggie Watts – Left Side
- Horse Jumper Of Love – Anger Is An Arch
- Floating Action – Xomfort (instrumental)
- Animal Collective – Better Things to Come (vinyl only bonus)
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The destruction of the region caused by Hurricane Helene created one of the most difficult times the Asheville arts community has ever faced, and the impact of the storm will be palpable for years. Tree and wind damage was immense; catastrophic flooding annihilated lower lying areas. For many years, the region’s communities formed around the rivers and became central hubs for many of the artists and arts organizations that make Asheville such a special, vibrant place. The storm took homes, studios, equipment, livelihoods, and more.
“In the aftermath of the storm, we learned just how resilient our community is, and how much artists, residents, and visitors alike care about the folks who call this place home,” comments McDaniel. The nonprofit, Lamplight AVL, is built by and for the incredible community of artists in the region. As soon as the storm hit, Lamplight AVL began building a program to enable artists to recover, remain in the area, and continue to create the work that inspires the community. Through the Recover, Remain, and Thrive program, funds have been distributed to artists over two phases, ensuring recovery for granted artists is both immediate and foundational, and maintaining the Asheville area’s identity as an arts haven for residents and visitors alike. All funds from this compilation will support Lamplight’s continued work as a hub for artists in this region.
“By buying this album, not only will you enjoy special songs by spectacular artists, you will make a direct and concrete difference in our artistic community,” says McDaniel. “So from our hearts, thank you so much for your love and support. We hope you will visit our beloved hometown soon.”
