When a song is born from a tragedy, it carries more than the melody; it carries memory. Andrew Scotchie’s upcoming single “Neighbor” clocks in at three minutes and twelve seconds, a sparkling testament to community resilience and the hope that can rise after disaster. Released around the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene, this track looks back at how far the Western North Carolina community has come while reminding us all that spreading love and kindness in times of division can light even the darkest days.
The context of the song is as vital as the chords themselves. “Neighbor” appears on After the Flood Compilation, created by Asheville’s Experience Music, a group that keeps the local music scene alive with practice spaces, programs for kids, and a whole lot of heart.
After the Flood Compilation will feature 12–16 original songs written by local musicians in response to the storm. A special event held around the anniversary of Hurricane Helene will showcase live performances from several of the contributing musicians. Community is the backbone of resilience, and here music sits at its core…