Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, its newest record, “Bleeds,” is a masterclass in what some are calling countrygaze, blending subgenres of Southern Gothic and shoegaze into something captivating and new. Released on Sept. 19, “Bleeds” takes a dive into frontwoman Karly Hartzman’s characteristically dark lyricism. The lyricism shows Hartzman’s keen storytelling ability and how she humanizes characters in her life that most would overlook. Given the band’s southern lineage, Wednesday’s music has always had bits and pieces of these rustic elements in its work. If any album can get listeners to appreciate the Southern country feel, it is “Bleeds.” Wednesday portrays the cultural experience honestly through stark lyricism and traditional influences in the instrumentation.