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New album ‘Kirk’ on the way for DaBaby
By CLTure News September 24, 2019 DaBaby has announced on Instagram that his new album Kirk will be released on Friday. Opening up about the passing of his father and the dreamlike year he has experienced on his latest single “Intro,” the new sound seems...
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Charlotte Fall-Winter Concert Guide
Powered by Costello REI By Mitchell Franklin September 23, 2019 (Updated weekly) Once again, Charlotte seems to be attracting bigger and better acts to bring their tours through the Queen City. Between classic rock, mainstream hip-hop, and up-and-coming indie bands, there is something for everyone...
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Kacey Musgraves dazzled the Charlotte crowd for a golden hour and a half
By Dan Cava September 21, 2019 Oh, what a year it’s been for Kacey Musgraves. The 31-year-old Texas-born singer-songwriter has been a critical darling since her major label debut in 2013, with her crystalline voice, her effortless mezzo soprano melodies, and her gently progressive themes. Musgraves’...
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Cat Power’s revival has been long-awaited, but eagerly accepted
By Harris Wheless September 18, 2019 Sometimes the success of a second act hinges on bringing yourself back to your roots. On Monday night at Cat’s Cradle, Chan Marshall, known by her stage name Cat Power, delivered a smattering of covers, old gems, and songs...
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Lizzo is a beacon of hope, resilience, and power
By Shirley Griffith September 17, 2019 Traffic lined both entrance roads into NC Music Factory Sunday night as people poured into the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre. LA synth-pop artist, Empress Of, opened the night and fans eagerly cheered her on, especially to the alt-electronica...
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Charlotte’s DaBaby and Lute connect with J. Cole for “Under The Sun” music video
By CLTure News September 16, 2019 It’s been a big year for Charlotte and North Carolina hip-hop. With the emergence of DaBaby into the rap stratosphere and features on several charting singles, the Queen City rapper connected with another Charlotte titan Lute on the Revenge of...
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It’s Tierra Whack’s world, we’re just all living in it
By Grant Golden September 15, 2019 Tierra Whack is a powerhouse performer; a paradigm-shifting artist that’s blazing her own path amidst a crowded music industry. From the moment she Razor scooted onto the stage at UNC’s Memorial Hall, Whack had the crowd in the palm...
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Granite City Roots Festival returns to Mt. Airy showcasing talented regional musicians and community cheer
By Corrine Watson September 15, 2019 Granite City Roots Festival returns for a second year this October 4-5, celebrating music and community with an all-star line-up of contemporary country music performers and an array of outdoor activities. The two-day event will be held in Mt....
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Hopscotch is a musical marathon of multiple genres
By Grant Golden Cover photo: Hopscotch September 13, 2019 Few festivals can hold a candle to Hopscotch. It’s a perfect coalescence of so many different cultural corners that it’s hard not to spend the whole weekend with a smile on your face. The patch-donning, denim...
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Riot Fest Chicago will showcase the best in punk, hardcore, psychedelic, and the Wu-Tang Clan
By Jack Burrows September 9, 2019 For the last 15 years, mobs of sweaty earthlings congregate in Chicago’s Douglas Park for the annual Riot Fest, a commemoration of good times and punk music. With the surprise addition of legendary rap group Wu-Tang Clan, Riot Fest...
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