From the Mountains of southwestern Virginia, The Jared Stout Band kicks the new year off with the soothing sounds of Appalachian rhythms in their highly anticipated sophomore album, Heavy from the Sky. Delivering a compilation of vulnerable sentiments, the six-piece alt-country powerhouse dives into stories of love and freedom, outlining a decade of personal journeys that they hope their fans can relate to. Every band member has a story to tell and Heavy from the Sky demonstrates a culmination of human experiences that offer listeners perhaps their most emotional project yet. An organic continuation of their hit “Luck,” the band leaves their lyrics up to individual interpretation, in an honest attempt to connect with music lovers on a large scale. Whether it be luck, lust or learning to le...