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On their stellar full-length debut, Charlotte alt-country rockers, The Wilt showcase a polished and melancholy sound
By Harris Wheless October 31, 2019 For some, the phrase “alternative country” signifies a rough hewn lo-fi sound dominated by fast guitar breaks and high and lonesome country leanings. On their full-length debut, Old Fire, Charlotte alt-country rockers The Wilt expand on that rootsy underpinning...
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Seth Avett and the Avett Brothers are focused on being present, and giving it their all
By Grant Golden October 29, 2019 You don’t have to be a life-long fan of the prolific Avett Brothers to understand what they’re all about; they’ve been wearing their hearts on their sleeves for the duration of their nearly two-decade-long career. From their humble beginnings...
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Sturgill Simpson announces nationwide tour with Tyler Childers
By CLTure News October 28, 2019 After releasing his latest album and Netflix film Sound & Fury on September 27, Sturgill Simpson has announced his highly-anticipated ‘A Good Look’n’ Tour’ in 2020 with fellow alt-country folk-rocker Tyler Childers. Childers has also been touring extensively this year...
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Charlotte’s Reuben Vincent pens introspective ode to Albemarle Road with new song and video
By Cameron Lee October 27, 2019 There’s sure been a lot of attention on North Carolina’s burgeoning hip-hop industry. While DaBaby is now a full-fledged rap superstar, another young Charlotte native has been patiently waiting in the wings. Under the tutelage of super producer and...
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Hungry Girl is back with their hard-hitting, riff-centric rock ‘n’ roll
By Mitchell Franklin October 24, 2019 Hungry Girl is bringing back their hard-hitting, riff-centric heavy rock on their newest collection of songs, Rip Currents. A glance at the cover art gives a huge amount of insight into how the trio presents their music throughout the...
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9th Wonder, Merle Watson, Mitch Easter, Big Daddy Kane, and Elizabeth Cotten get inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame
By CLTure News October 17, 2019 The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold it’s 2019 Induction Ceremony on Thursday October 17, 2019 at the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Among this year’s stellar group of inductees are legendary folk/bluegrass guitarist Merle...
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Verbal Van Gogh aka VvG displays brow-raising lyricism with ‘Calm B4 The $torm’
By Jose Mujica October 13, 2019 Verbal Van Gogh, VvG for short, is an up-and-coming rapper hailing straight out of Charlotte’s own east side. Offering a brow-raising display of lyricism in his latest album, Calm B4 The $torm, released under his own music imprint (Currency...
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A Guide to Pitching Writers, Editors and Media
By Megan Wolford October 13, 2019 Pitching to writers, editors, and promoters can seem like an impossible task but, with the right tools and tact, self-pitching can yield results without a middleman. The digital age has allowed access to the individuals responsible for breaking acts,...
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Ancient Cities’ deliver hazy electro-rock goodness with new album ‘Spirits of Light’
By Delaney Clifford October 9, 2019 Earlier this year, Charlotte rock outfit Ancient Cities released their kick off to summer, “Heavy Sleeper,” a single that explored a new sound and possibly heralded a new era for the group. It featured a foray into an even...
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Left of the Dial: College Radio’s Enduring Impact on North Carolina Music
By Harris Wheless October 8, 2019 Sometime in 1985, at the height of the college rock era, Paul Westerberg sat down to write “Left of the Dial,” his love letter to college radio: “Passin’ through and it’s late, the station started to fade / Picked...
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