Trailer Bride

Trailer Bride was an alt-country band based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, known for their haunting, gothic Americana sound. Fronted by singer-songwriter Melissa Swingle, the band blended traditional Southern musical styles with moody, surreal storytelling that often explored the darker edges of rural life. Their music featured a mix of ghostly ballads, swampy twang, and eerie lyrics, drawing comparisons to artists like Gillian Welch and 16 Horsepower.

Active primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Trailer Bride released several critically acclaimed albums on the indie label Bloodshot Records, including Hope Is A Thing With Feathers and Whine de Lune. Melissa Swingle's distinctive voice and vivid songwriting were at the heart of the band's appeal, making Trailer Bride a cult favorite among fans of Southern Gothic and alt-country music before disbanding in the mid-2000s.