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Dexter Jordan releases enchanting new song “Contradicting” for new web series

By Grant Golden Photo: Amy Vanderplow July 29. 2020 Charlotte R&B/neo-soul artist Dexter Jordan has been gradually unfolding his emotions and gathering acclaim through his threadbare soul songs. Alongside producer Jason Jet, Jordan crafts heavy-hearted emotional excursions through delicate yet full-bodied productions. “Contradicting,” the newest...
By CLTure July 29, 2020
Music

Carolina Waves release powerful protest video and rap cypher, “Black AF”

By Cameron Lee July 28, 2020 When we look back on history, we’re often able to connect events with music that captures the emotions of a year, place, or moment in time. For Miriam Tolbert, a radio personality for K97.5 FM in Raleigh and founder...
By CLTure July 28, 2020
Charlotte Music

New proposed ‘Save Our Stages Act’ could help save music venues across the country

By Charlie Leonard Photo: Drea Atkins July 24, 2020 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Corbyn (R-TX) have introduced the “Save Our Stages Act,” a proposed bill that would provide SBA grants to independent music venue operators affected by COVID-19. The grants will provide...
By CLTure July 24, 2020
Music

J. Cole has released two new songs from his forthcoming album ‘The Fall Off’

By Grant Golden July 22, 2020 North Carolina’s rap-titan J. Cole, has released two new tracks from his forthcoming album The Fall Off. Cole took to social media on Tuesday, July 21, to reveal a highly anticipated update for his upcoming album. While there’s “no...
By CLTure July 22, 2020
Music

Sylvan Esso announce new album ‘Free Love’ and release intoxicating new song “Ferris Wheel”

By CLTure News July 21, 2020 Durham’s own Sylvan Esso have announced the release date for their third studio album, Free Love, due out September 25 on Loma Vista Recordings. Having released a stimulating hour-long concert film back in April documenting their 2019 WITH tour,...
By CLTure July 21, 2020
Charlotte Music

The Avett Brothers announce drive-in concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway

By CLTure News July 14, 2020 Following the release of their latest single “Victory,” and in anticipation of their new album The Third Gleam (August 28), The Avett Brothers have announced their first show in six months with a drive-in concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway...
By CLTure July 14, 2020
Music

Dinner Party merges 9th Wonder’s production with leaders of the new generation of jazz

By Kyesha Jennings July 13, 2020 2021 will mark 20 years since super-producer Patrick Douthit, a.k.a. 9th Wonder, has blessed hip-hop with his soulful productions and prolific use of samples. Starting with the sonic force of hip-hop’s beloved Southern trio Little Brother, 9th Wonder has...
By CLTure July 13, 2020
Charlotte Music

West Mecklenburg graduate Kuratii is an up-and-coming producer that stands out in the crowd

By Megan Wolford July 11, 2020 Diversifying the hip-hop ecosystem in the city, 26-year-old producer and engineer Kana Thompson a.k.a. Kuratii has stepped into the scene with her debut project, A Story Told. The six-song EP features an ironclad group of emcees who show no...
By CLTure July 11, 2020
Charlotte Music

Ivy Sole returns with timely new single “Bittersweet”

By Delaney Clifford July 11, 2020 “It’s abolition or bust, you gotta trust me.” This message comes to us loud and clear from the Charlotte-native, Philly-made rapper, singer, and producer Ivy Sole. Sole is making her stance well known as the call for liberation crashes...
By CLTure July 11, 2020
Charlotte Music

Lute releases self-reflective, emotional song and music video on his birthday

By Grant Golden July 6, 2020 Charlotte’s hip-hop heavyweight, Lute, has released his second new single of 2020 with the poignant and self-reflective track, “Life.” Dedicated to the lives lost in the recent tragedy on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, as well as Lute’s own...
By CLTure July 6, 2020

Music

By Cameron Lee July 28, 2020 When we look back on history, we’re often able to connect events with music that captures the emotions of a year, place, or moment in time. For Miriam Tolbert, a radio personality for K97.5 FM in Raleigh and founder...

By Charlie Leonard Photo: Drea Atkins July 24, 2020 U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Corbyn (R-TX) have introduced the “Save Our Stages Act,” a proposed bill that would provide SBA grants to independent music venue operators affected by COVID-19. The grants will provide...

By Grant Golden July 22, 2020 North Carolina’s rap-titan J. Cole, has released two new tracks from his forthcoming album The Fall Off. Cole took to social media on Tuesday, July 21, to reveal a highly anticipated update for his upcoming album. While there’s “no...

By CLTure News July 21, 2020 Durham’s own Sylvan Esso have announced the release date for their third studio album, Free Love, due out September 25 on Loma Vista Recordings. Having released a stimulating hour-long concert film back in April documenting their 2019 WITH tour,...

By CLTure News July 14, 2020 Following the release of their latest single “Victory,” and in anticipation of their new album The Third Gleam (August 28), The Avett Brothers have announced their first show in six months with a drive-in concert at Charlotte Motor Speedway...

By Kyesha Jennings July 13, 2020 2021 will mark 20 years since super-producer Patrick Douthit, a.k.a. 9th Wonder, has blessed hip-hop with his soulful productions and prolific use of samples. Starting with the sonic force of hip-hop’s beloved Southern trio Little Brother, 9th Wonder has...

By Megan Wolford July 11, 2020 Diversifying the hip-hop ecosystem in the city, 26-year-old producer and engineer Kana Thompson a.k.a. Kuratii has stepped into the scene with her debut project, A Story Told. The six-song EP features an ironclad group of emcees who show no...

By Delaney Clifford July 11, 2020 “It’s abolition or bust, you gotta trust me.” This message comes to us loud and clear from the Charlotte-native, Philly-made rapper, singer, and producer Ivy Sole. Sole is making her stance well known as the call for liberation crashes...

By Grant Golden July 6, 2020 Charlotte’s hip-hop heavyweight, Lute, has released his second new single of 2020 with the poignant and self-reflective track, “Life.” Dedicated to the lives lost in the recent tragedy on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, as well as Lute’s own...