River Whyless is…

Halli Anderson, Daniel Shearin, Ryan O'Keefe and Alex McWalters

Here’s what you need to know about River Whyless: they’re a band from Asheville,

North Carolina whose music sits somewhere between folk, indie and something harder to define.

Known for their festival appearances (Newport Folk, Bonnaroo) and for their performances on

platforms like NPR’s Tiny Desk, their sound has earned them a reputation for thoughtful

songwriting and surprising arrangements. Their latest album, Monflora, feels like a

conversation—between four distinct voices, between tradition and experimentation, and between

the familiar and the unexpected. A return to their roots as well as a leap forward, the album

blends lush harmonies with a raw, unfiltered energy.