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Brit Drozda reinvents her sound with dazzling new pop-rock EP ‘Seashells & Stories’
By Mitchell Franklin October 9, 2020 Brit Drozda doesn’t want to be pigeonholed into any categories based on others’ preconceived notions, and she’s making a bold musical shift to re-introduce herself to the world. The Charlotte-based singer-songwriter has been releasing music under her own name...
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Charlotte Symphony will bring concert for the city to Truist Field on October 24
By Charlie Leonard October 8, 2020 The Charlotte Symphony is partnering with the Knights to present a special live concert titled, “A Concert for Charlotte,” at Truist Field on October 24. Conducting the show will be Christopher Warren-Green, the Music Director for Charlotte Symphony, and...
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Sonny Miles fuses the classic with the contemporary in a way that feels universal
By Grant Golden Photo: David Nichols October 8, 2020 “Timeless” gets tossed around a lot when it comes to describing good music. The word becomes a catch-all for anything vaguely nostalgic leaning into funk and soul. But what about music that fuses the classic with...
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Watch Eddie Van Halen’s mind-boggling 9-minute guitar solo in Charlotte
By CLTure News October 6, 2020 Rock icon and guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the age of 65. Founder of the chart-topping rock band Van Halen with brother Alex, Eddie was widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. ...
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NC Release Radar: Come Hear North Carolina and CLTure’s music releases of the month
By Grant Golden October 1, 2020 There’s a lot to miss about our local music scene as we all struggle through the coronavirus pandemic. You might miss the way the bass thumps in your chest or how your shoes stick to beer-soaked floors at your...
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Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires and Marcus King Trio will play picnic-style concert series in Charleston
By CLTure News September 30, 2020 Following the announcement of an outdoor concert series in North Charleston back in September, Charleston Music Hall has announced new shows with Marcus King Trio (October 25) and Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires (November 6-7) at The Bend, a...
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Charlotte music collective Living Quarters showcases fresh new energy with ‘Summer Camp’ project
By Jose Mujica September 30, 2020 There’s power in numbers and the newly minted Charlotte music collective, Living Quarters, aims to showcase some bright energy with the release of Summer Camp, a three-song project that features Te’Jani, Ike Byers, and the Hoodies: Matt Square, Mike...
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Kevin “Black Pearl” McCloskey is mixing the sound of Charlotte
By Cameron Lee September 29, 2020 You may have heard the name “Pearl” or “Black Pearl” in music circles amongst your favorite hip-hop artists in the Carolinas. Often producers who garner most of the name recognition and publicity, Kevin “Black Pearl” McCloskey is the mixing...
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Rapsody’s latest single “12 Problems” offers powerful social commentary for Roc Nation compilation ‘Reprise’
By Jamel Smith September 27, 2020 North Carolina’s own Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody recently shared a new song, “12 Problems,” which will appear on the forthcoming Roc Nation social justice charity compilation album Reprise, out October 9. “12 Problems” is the latest offering from the project,...
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The Hamiltones latest EP ‘1964’ is a commentary on current times while harkening back to the Civil Rights Movement
By Michael Stover September 20, 2020 2020 has taken its toll on everyone, from the pandemic spreading to the racial injustice we’re seeing at an alarming rate. As tension and stress increase, everyone is looking for an outlet that sympathizes with the struggle. Enter, North...
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