Cigarettes @ Sunset

APPALACHIAN POSSUM ROCK

One of the most vital new Southern voices in rock, Cigarettes @ Sunset delivers a one-of-a-kind sound they call “Appalachian possum rock” — a visceral collision of Americana, indie-rock, and Appalachian folk, fueled by a potent dose of punk spirit. Hailing from the small North Carolina town of Boone, the five-piece powerhouse matches their larger-than-life energy with undeniably heartfelt storytelling, while echoing the joyful camaraderie at the heart of the band: Garrett Dellinger (rhythm guitar, lead vocals), Wells Whitman (bass, backing vocals), Ethan Moore (drums), Sarah Vann (violin, vocals), and Ryland Bagbey (lead guitar). After forging their sublimely rowdy sound by playing countless backyard gigs in their early days, the DIY-minded group expanded their grassroots following by self-booking 100+ shows in 2024 and joining Dexter and The Moonrocks on an extensive U.S. tour in 2025. Thanks in part to the breakout success of “Pavement” (a track that’s amassed more than 5 million streams on Spotify alone), Cigarettes @ Sunset landed a deal with Lost Highway Records and made their label debut in March 2026 with Possum Rock, a six-song EP featuring momentum-building standouts like “My Fix,” now at 5 million streams on Spotify. The band recently launched their next chapter with the premiere of “Appalachian Raised” — a bittersweet anthem for their homeland, honoring both the beauty and complexity of the region that raised them. A fast-rising live act, Cigarettes @ Sunset are spending most of the year on the road, including support dates with Rainbow Kitten Surprise in North America and the UK, appearances at major festivals like Summerfest, and a trip to Australia in October for Strummingbird 2026.