Grammy nominated Yonder Mountain String Band is a musical force that brings together the best of bluegrass, rock, and jamband energy. Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), and Nick Piccininni (mandolin, vocals) further amplify their diverse talents with the addition of fiddler Coleman Smith, who joined the band in 2024.
Yonder Mountain String Band’s upcoming release, Nowhere Next (due out November 8th – PRE-ORDER), is a vibrant showcase of their lasting impact on the progressive bluegrass scene. A seamless blend of bluegrass with bold new directions, the album features ten original compositions that highlight their ability to combine classic elements with innovative, forward-thinking approaches to music.
With a nod to their formative years, Nowhere Next marks a significant new chapter for Yonder Mountain String Band, blending fresh compositions with two previously unrecorded tracks from their early catalog. This album bridges the gap between Yonder Mountain’s illustrious past and enduring musical evolution, reaffirming the group’s position as pioneers of the progressive bluegrass scene.
The forthcoming Album underscores Yonder Mountain’s 26-year legacy as one of the most multidimensional groups in the progressive bluegrass genre.
Today Glide is excited to offer an exclusive premiere of the standout tune “The Truth Fits” (PRE-SAVE), which finds Nick Piccininni stepping into the spotlight as he handles mandolin, banjo, and vocals with lyrics that explore themes of self-reliance and personal discovery. Ultimately, the song is a tour de force that captures the roller coaster energy and emotions that can be found in their live experiences and continues the evolution of one of bluegrass’s most exciting acts. As one of the newest members of Yonder, the song also sees Piccininni really embracing the entirety of the recording while his well-seasoned band mates provide tight support in a fashion that is quintessentially their style. Listening to this sound with its boundless energy and excitement, one can only imagine how fun it will be as the band stretches it out in the live setting.
“The song is an expression of the empowerment that comes from building the life that you desire rather than the one you have been conditioned to live,” says Nick Piccininni.
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