Wider Circles is the fifth studio album by American Appalachian band Rising Appalachia.

[2] Leah Song coined the term "Slow Music Movement" while preparing for a TedX talk.

"[6] Desdemona Dallas, reviewing for Lost in Sound, noted that "Songs 'Medicine' and 'Oh Death' light upon the Smith sisters’ wordsmithing ways as slam poets.

"[7] Thandiwe Ogbonna, writing for No Depression, said The talents of Biko Casini (world percussion) and David Brown (stand-up bass/baritone guitar) pair with Leah and Chloe’s signature vocal harmonies and banjo/fiddle duets to explore elements of folk, jazz, and soul and topics ranging from mountaintop removal to herbal medicine.

[5] John Malkin, writing for Spirituality & Health Magazine noted that "The inviting songs of Wider Circles focus on community, gratitude, and healing.