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UNC Charlotte indie R&B duo Caelan & Ike release soothing debut EP ‘Honey!’
By Jose Mujica May 7, 2019 Musical duo Caelan & Ike’s debut EP aptly named Honey!, is a brief and tantalizing taste of alternative R&B that spawned in Charlotte. The singer and producer duo, both students at UNC Charlotte, serendipitously crossed paths working together at an...
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New Charlotte indie pop duo Future Friend wants you to “Get Well Soon”
By Shirley Griffith May 2, 2019 Future Friend is here to celebrate their bright sounds of support, togetherness and encouragement. The band, comprised of siblings Faith and Mitch Froemming, spent years making music together but were a bit too self-conscious to put any work into...
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9th Wonder, Mitch Easter, and Big Daddy Kane will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
By CLTure News May 2, 2019 The 2019 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight in Kannapolis. Susi Hamilton, N.C. Secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources announced this year’s inductees, and it’s an impressive group. The 2019 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees...
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Death Cab for Cutie provides nostalgic comfort in the form of music
By Shirley Griffith April 15, 2019 Ovens Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as indie veterans Death Cab for Cutie took the stage Friday night. The band is currently touring in support of their ninth studio album, Thank You for Today and began their electric set with...
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Charlotte producer Axnt’s EP ‘Double Image’ showcases a skilled blend of hip-hop, electronic and industrial sounds
By Jose Mujica April 13, 2019 Hip hop instrumentals are works of magic. There’s something about the rhythmic loops and drum patterns that soothes some part of the human soul. Developing an appreciation for the craft often coincides with developing an addiction for it as...
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The vintage soul of Leon Bridges– is indeed, a very good thing
By Cameron Lee April 12, 2019 It’s hard to believe Leon Bridges is only 29 years old. His signature high-waisted pants, vintage style and straightforward ‘60s soul sounds are invigorating in today’s music landscape. His voice now reaches a much broader audience, touring steadily and...
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Charlotte Music Cuts: Deion Reverie, Cuzco, Don Telling’s Island Mysteries, and Lil Skritt
By Shirley Griffith April 9, 2019 April showers bring…surprise snowfall, followed immediately by emerging dogwood and Daffodil blossoms, but even Prince knew sometimes it snows in April. This prankster month may have already fooled the Queen City with unexpected winter weather, but it’s finally time...
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Open Mike Eagle blends comedy, rap and art to create a truly unique style that is his very own
By Jose Mujica April 3, 2019 For those unfamiliar with the man and the myth, the Chicago-raised now LA-based Open Mike Eagle is an alternative hip-hop artist that isn’t the most accessible artist for casual music listeners. His style requires your attention and is intended...
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Charlotte’s Madison Lucas and Modern Moxie release new single “Til I’m A Ghost” leading up to new album
By Cameron Lee March 29, 2019 There’s a playful innocence to the voice and music of Madison Lucas of Modern Moxie. The indie-pop rock group led by multi-instrumentalist Lucas, a South Carolina-born, now Charlotte resident since 2013, is backed by bassist and husband Harry Kollm...
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Dexter Jordan acknowledges turmoil but works to find grace and beauty in it all with new album ‘Blue’
By Shirley Griffith March 22, 2019 Blue is an emotional color, often used to convey gloom and melancholy. Innovative painter Picasso had an entire period in his career shaped by a deep depression in which he used only blue hues. But blue can also be...
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