Glaive Returns with New Single “Appalachia”
Last month, hyperpop standout Glaive returned with his first song of the year, the strong single “Asheville.” He’s followed that up quickly with “Appalachia,” a track that frames a new chapter for the North Carolina artist and draws on the legacy of his home region.
Musical Composition and Themes
“Appalachia” opens with a sped-up sample of Jean Ritchie’s take on “House Carpenter” layered over a punchy beat. The arrangement then bursts into shimmering techno as Glaive alternates between sung lines and a raw, near-scream delivery about his rise, going back to where he’s from, and the scrutiny that comes with success.
Lyrics and Emotional Tension
One chorus line cuts to the heart of the song’s tension: “You either do it or you sit there and just talk about it / I’m getting weird looks every time I leave Buncombe County.” The lyric captures both defiance and the odd distance fame can create from home.
Closing Reflection with Archival Snippet
The single closes with an archival snippet of Appalachian moonshiner Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton being asked about fame. Sutton’s blunt reply — “I don’t gi...