Influenced by the rich musical heritage of Appalachia, Luke and
Madison Morris’ sound is rooted in the folk traditions they grew up
in. Nonetheless, they use folk tradition as a jumping-off point into
new sonic landscapes and imaginative songwriting. After crossing
paths at bluegrass festival, the duo began playing together
regularly in 2018. Highland Reverie just released their self-titled
debut album back in January. Their lead singles, "Real World" and
"Father Time" were featured on Spotify's editorial playlists, "Indie
Bluegrass" and "Grassroots."
The first part of their name “Highland” simply refers to the area
they call home. Old-time and bluegrass music from the
Appalachian highlands is the foundation for everything they
create. The second part of their name “Reverie” is a noun that
describes a daydream or a trance. It is used in a musical context
to describe music that provokes a dream-like, meditative
state. Their lyrics and smooth harmonies take the front seat while
soft arrangements help to tell the story of each song. Together,
Luke and Madison Morris bring a modern take on tradition that
continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the music of
Appalachia.