Music
Music
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Anderson .Paak is a once-in-a-lifetime musical talent
By Cameron Lee February 20, 2019 A cold and rainy evening didn’t stop hordes of fans from waiting in line for one of the most dynamic performers of our generation. The show and tour sold out soon after it was announced and had the city...
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Interview: Paul Janeway of St. Paul and the Broken Bones return to the place where it all began: Charlotte, NC
By Dan Cava Cover photo: Daniel Coston February 19, 2019 St. Paul and the Broken Bones packed out The Fillmore in Charlotte. At most concerts, a sizable number of attendees will stroll in just in time for the headliner but, well before singer Paul Janeway...
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Big Boi will perform at Jack Daniel’s “House No. 7” vintage motel-themed party and experience in
CLTure News February 14, 2019 Jack Daniel’s has announced Atlanta rapper Big Boi will be performing at their unique motel-inspired activation for All-Star Weekend on Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15. The Jack Daniel’s “House No. 7” motel party and activation will include multiple...
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For Nicolay of The Foreign Exchange, the journey of music exploration continues
By Grant Golden February 8, 2019 With the advent of music sampling and the popularization of DAWs and MIDI devices, musical collaboration and composition have never been easier. Damn near anyone can pick up a laptop, download some software and immediately start sending their music...
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Portland’s Eyelids are Indie Rock Royalty and Power Pop Masters
By Sean Titone February 6, 2019 Power pop, in the right hands, can be transcendent. When done properly, this particular genre of music will never go out of style. That perfect combination of jangly, driving electric guitars, charming melody and seamless vocal harmonies mixed...
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NBA All-Star Weekend Charlotte Party and Events Guide
By Cameron Lee February 3, 2019 (Updated) The city is gearing up for the largest event to take over Charlotte since 2012’s Democratic National Convention. With an estimated $100 million in economic impact, All-Star Weekend will bring a plethora of events and parties to the...
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Charlotte Monthly Music Cuts: Side Note, Skewed, DJ Fannie Mae, JaH-Monte, Fortune Teller, and GASP
By Shirley Griffith February 1, 2019 These days we’re living in can be overwhelming, with fear and uneasiness seeming to take the lead. One philosophy that helps to overcome this is remembering to start small and radiate outward. Helping your neighbor and doing right within...
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Charlotte natives Shadowgraphs embark on a new adventure with ‘Another Time’
By Delaney Clifford Cover photo: Bridgette Aikens December 24, 2018 “I wake up every day but nothing’s changed. It’s still the same.” This line from the opening track of the latest Shadowgraphs album, Another Time, resonates with the new release in a way that even...
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Rising UK songstress Jorja Smith mesmerized the audience in Atlanta
By Mustafa Abubaker December 10, 2018 Some time ago in England’s West Midlands the artist born as Jorja Smith decided her music emphasized lyrics. Groomed by her father, a Jamaican man and part of musical group 2nd Naicha, the “Lost & Found” singer started playing...
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Charlotte area musicians are going back to the ’80s for a great cause to benefit Levine Children’s Hospital
By Mitchell Franklin December 10, 2018 Leg warmers, hairspray, hair metal, Walkmen, fingerless gloves, video arcades: the ‘80s had it all. Eighties nostalgia is in full force in 2018 from Stranger Things to Ready Player One to the rise of arcade bars and a resurgence...
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