MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective, Fust, and Extra Contribute to Drop of Solar’s New Profit Comp ‘We Love It Right here.’

Right now, Fust launched a brand new album referred to as Massive Ugly, their second to be recorded at Asheville’s Drop of Solar studios with producer Alex Farrar, and we interviewed them about it. Within the ultimate quarter of 2024, it appeared we acquired an ideal new album that was recorded there each different week, together with the newest information by MJ Lenderman and Horse Jumper of Love. Fust, MJ Lenderman, and Horse Jumper of Love all seem on We Love It Right here., a brand new compilation put collectively by Drop of Solar to profit Lamplight AVL, a non-profit group supporting artist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. It additionally options unreleased music by Animal Collective, Squirrel Flower, Reggie Watts, Inexperienced-Home, Sophie Thatcher, Maral, Nightlands, Hi there Mary, and Floating Motion.

“The outstanding breadth of those beforehand unreleased tracks replicate Drop of Solar’s core precept of fostering an surroundings for artists to freely and boundlessly create,” Drop of Solar founder Adam McDaniel stated in a press launch. “Being a useful resource to the Asheville arts neighborhood has yielded great, long-lasting relationships, wonderful songs like these, and a platform to speak and cope throughout onerous instances. We’re thrilled to share these unique songs with you.”

You should buy We Love It Right here. at Bandcamp. The vinyl version closes out with an unique bonus observe by Animal Collective. “By shopping for this album, not solely will you take pleasure in particular songs by spectacular artists, you’ll make a direct and concrete distinction in our inventive neighborhood,” McDaniel added. “So from our hearts, thanks a lot on your love and assist. We hope you’ll go to our beloved hometown quickly.”