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CLTure will present ‘Under One Roof Holiday Special’ livestream concert benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
By CLTure December 22, 2020 (updated) On Christmas Eve, CLTure will present a special holiday livestream concert showcasing several talented North Carolina musical acts and benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The Under One Roof Holiday Special, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, will feature...
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Stephen Warwick of Ancient Cities releases two new singles “I Got Time” and “Monsters”
By Grant Golden December 21, 2020 Stephen Warwick is best known as the frontman of Charlotte’s psych-rock outfit Ancient Cities, but his first solo release in nearly a decade proves he’s just as compelling on his own. Struggling with a lack of creative output during...
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New Stimulus Plan will include relief for music venues through Save Our Stages Act
By CLTure News December 20, 2020 After several months of suffering from the impact of the pandemic, many independent music venues will get some much-needed relief when the second stimulus package is officially passed. In addition to direct payments and unemployment aid to individuals, the...
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Charlotte’s Dollar Signs have announced a new deal with Pure Noise Records and single “Negative Blood”
By CLTure News December 18, 2020 Photo: Jake Cunningham Charlotte pop-punk quintet Dollar Signs has released a new single, “Negative Blood.” The release accompanies an announcement of their new record deal with Berkeley, California-based punk label, Pure Noise Records. “It feels great to be a...
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G Yamazawa enlists Petey Pablo and friends for “North Cack” remix and video
By Grant Golden December 18, 2020 It’s rare to find a track that changes the narrative in a state’s music scene, but G Yamazawa’s sensational 2017 single, “North Cack” did just that. With a viral one-take video, an unforgettable hook, and Yamazawa’s dazzling wordplay, it’s...
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Anthony Hamilton and Tamika Mallory team up on gripping new song and video “Mercy”
By Jamel Smith December 17, 2020 Anthony Hamilton is back with a new single dedicated to the world on behalf of Black men who have involuntarily served as targets of discrimination and police brutality throughout history. In “Mercy,” Hamilton delivers an urgent and emotional call...
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North Carolina’s Matrix P has won a nationwide Swisher Sweets song contest co-signed by DaBaby
By CLTure News December 17, 2020 Belmont, North Carolina’s own Jon Graham aka Matrix P has won a nationwide Swisher Sweets song contest and a $10,000 grant presented by Charlotte’s own DaBaby. The Swisher Sweets Artist Project, an ongoing initiative supporting independent musicians, awarded Graham...
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JazzArts Charlotte’s Jazz Room Holiday Special will feature star-studded lineup for virtual fundraiser
By Charlie Leonard December 14, 2020 JazzArts Charlotte will present its biggest annual show, Jazz Room: Holiday Edition, on Friday, December 18 virtually via YouTube and Facebook. The benefit concert will feature a mix of local, regional, and national acts performing holiday classics in support...
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North Carolina Release Radar: Come Hear NC and CLTure’s favorite music releases of the month
By Grant Golden December 10, 2020 It’s hard to find a sense of normalcy in this tumultuous year, but throughout the madness, there’s a gift that keeps on giving: the spine-tingling sensation of incredible new music. Sure as the sun must rise and set, North...
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From soul to indie rock to R&B, our Christmas playlist will restore your holiday spirit
By CLTure December 10, 2020 As we wrap up another year, we reflect on the truly strange orbit around the sun it’s been. While many of us have not been able to enjoy the seasons and the outdoors like we routinely do, 2020 has offered...
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