Glaive unveils new song "Appalachia," marks second single taken from forthcoming album

GLAIVE UNVEILS NEW SONG “APPALACHIA” Press photo August 20, 2025—Today, glaive unveils a new song, “Appalachia.” The track is the second taken from the 20-year-old North Carolina-based artist’s forthcoming album—listen here. glaive shares, “Appalachia was made in Asheville after I did a show in my hometown, I was feeling quite for lack of a better term turnt. I just felt like the only person from my area to do anything remotely interesting and I was sort of in a weird pride/ego elated state for a few weeks after and this song was made during those excited days.” His previous single “Asheville” drew critical acclaim from Stereogum, who lauded, “Immediately, ‘Asheville’ is one of Glaive’s strongest singles” and Grimy Goods, who praised, “his jittery-trap sound, fueled by percussion, is a step in a new direction.” Produced by John Cunningham (Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus), Ralph Castelli (Dora Jar, The Neighbourhood) and longtime collaborator Jeff Hazin (Kali Uchis, renforshort), “Appalachia” and “Asheville” follow a pair of releases from glaive last year. His sophomore album, May It Never Falter, released independently in October, was named as one of the best of 2024 by Vogue Magazine and his latest EP, a bit of a mad one, saw praise from NPR Music, V Magazine and more. From his beginnings in Hendersonville, North Carolina (population 15k), to opening for The Kid LAROI on The First Time tour last year, glaive has become a name synonymous with a scene that redefines pop, not by distancing itself from tradition but by forging a new, innovative style. His previous works, including cypress grove, all dogs go to heaven, and then i’ll be happy, have all cemented him as a standout artist, lauded by the likes of The New York Times, Vulture, GQ and The FADER. His second studio album released in late 2024, May It Never Falter, was hailed as a genre-defying body of work that marked the beginning of an independent chapter in his artistry. The album served as a coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of adolescence and self-discovery. May It Never Falter was recorded in the remote landscapes of Iceland and Wales, continuing the Sigur Rós-inspired approach to isolated, immersive recording environments that began with his debut album, i care so much i don’t care at all (2023). The album was supported by an extensive North American and European tour in spring of 2025. More from glaive is imminent. Single art   www.glaivemusic.com