Music
Music
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Buddy Cuz exemplifies the classic Southern hip-hop archetype with new self-titled album, ‘Buddy’
By Jose Mujica October 29, 2020 Hailing from the small town of Mullins, South Carolina, Marcus Dwayne Samuel a.k.a. Buddy Cuz, exemplifies the classic Southern hip-hop archetype as a smooth-talking, silver-tongued, swaggering veteran imparting knowledge and wisdom over soulful Southern-style production. His new project, simply...
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Mique of Durham’s Young Bull releases a boozy brand of lovestruck R&B on his debut EP
By Grant Golden October 29, 2020 Durham’s Young Bull quickly ascended through the ranks of the North Carolina music scene, heavily accredited to the fact that they’ve got three remarkably talented songwriters. Vocalist Tahmique Cameron, pianist/producer Gabe Fox-Peck, and rapper Christian Sinclair each lend their...
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James Taylor will perform virtual concert for Biden/Harris campaign targeting North Carolina voters
By CLTure News October 27, 2020 Legendary North Carolina singer-songwriter James Taylor is stepping out to campaign for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the final stretch of the 2020 presidential election. The Biden-Harris press team announced the five-time Grammy Award-winning musician will perform a...
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Petrov’s ‘Flower Bed’ EP showcases more refined sound from one of Charlotte’s ascending indie rock bands
By Mitchell Franklin Photo: Garrett Herzfeld / Petrov October 23, 2020 Petrov burst onto the scene in late 2018, and quickly became a staple at local venues, before releasing their debut EP Sleep Year in early 2019. The indie pop-punk rock band creates an energetic...
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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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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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