Resilience and Harmony: The Journey of Gypsy & Me | Alex Boutzalis | 3-2025

“Gypsy & Me stays true to their message of hope and healing in their new album "Know Hope"; helping their community, others, and themselves.” - Alex

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Gypsy & Me; a band out of the mountains of North Carolina, composed of members Mike Moore and Kyzandrha Zárate. They return with their new album Know Hope, which is filled with stories of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. “It was like all these songs were waiting for the right time”, they reflect. With a sound that fuses rock, folk, Americana, country, and Appalachian influences, their music is as diverse as their journey.

The band’s name traces its roots to a song Mike wrote called “Gypsy in Me.” The song’s relatability and embodiment of their journey, pushed them to later land on the name Gypsy & Me claiming "It just spoke to us.”

As for their sound? It’s an ever-evolving blend of influences. Starting in the punk scene before moving to the mountains, their music has absorbed the spirit of each chapter of their lives. “It’s hard to categorize, which makes promotion interesting, " they laugh. “But it’s raw, it’s real, and it’s us.”

For Mike Moore, songwriting is a vessel for emotion—a place to process life’s complexities. “I tend to hold everything in, and then it all comes out in the music,” he shares. Some of their best songs, they say, have come after long hikes in complete silence, when their mind finally opens to creativity.

For Kyzandrha Zárate, the pandemic forced a period of deep reflection. “It was overwhelming, watching the news and feeling the weight of everything,” she admits. The music became her own form of therapy, a way to process emotions step by step. “Now, being part of this band,” she reflects, “we share that experience with others, it feels like a blessing.”

Their latest album, Know Hope, shaped by personal stories and collective struggles, carries a central message of optimism and self-acceptance. “We’re all going to mess up,” they say. “But recognizing what’s wrong, forgiving ourselves, and moving forward is what matters.” One standout track, “Chains,” captures this weight—how holding onto guilt and shame can feel unbearable. “You have to let go,” they emphasize.

Though the album was recorded before the North Carolina flooding, its message of resilience took on new meaning after the storm. The band quickly mobilized, dedicating proceeds from their single “Lost The Want” to hurricane relief and participated benefit shows to help rebuild their community. “Asheville is our hub, but we want to see all these small towns flourish,” they say.

With a deep connection to their community, Gypsy & Me hopes their music not only heals but also inspires action. “Music has always been my journal,” Mike shares. “If it can help someone else find closure or open their heart, then we’ve done something right.”

As they look ahead, the band is ready for whatever comes next—touring, new projects, and continuing to let the world shape their sound. “Wherever this journey takes us, we’re open,” they say. “Because at the end of the day, it’s all about the message.”

Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gypsyandmeband/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GypsyAndMeBand/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/734BKgtLcaUF8s5M25rJKv

Their website: https://gypsyandmeband.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gypsyandmeband