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Future Islands captivate audience in return to Charlotte
By Mitchell Franklin September 28, 2018 Cover photo: @canucknpinnc Future Islands is a hard band to classify. With all of the synthesizers that they utilize, people tend to lump them into synthpop, but that doesn’t quite encompass their sound. Their music has traces of many...
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Jason Isbell and American Aquarium were an ideal pairing to kick off fall concert season in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee September 24, 2018 Jason Isbell’s music speaks for the common people. His candid songs tell stories that articulate his humble beginnings in Alabama. While he grew up under the tutelage of revered musicians like David Hood (father of Drive-by Truckers founder Patterson...
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North Carolina’s John Howie, Jr. releases long-awaited solo debut album ‘Not Tonight’
By Lane Claffee September 18, 2018 To many in the North Carolina music scene, John Howie, Jr. is a name that doesn’t need an introduction. With a career lasting over two decades he’s proven to be something of a country music legend, from his time...
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Greg Cox is a refreshing addition to R&B and Charlotte
By Jose Mujica Cover photo: Joshaun Anderson September 14, 2018 It hasn’t been a simple path for Greg Cox, but the Wilson, NC musician shows off his soulful southern roots in every song he sings. Though his distinct blend of gospel, R&B and lyricism may...
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Charlotte’s Maya Beth Atkins releases impressive debut album ‘Whatever You Are’
By Shirley Griffith September 10, 2018 When most Charlotteans hear the last name Atkins, they think of the talented Jason Atkins who, among having his hand in multiple bands around town, plays the famed organ for the Charlotte Checkers. Now, Jason’s daughter Maya Beth hits...
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Here’s who we’re looking forward to seeing at Hopscotch Music Festival this year
By Jose Mujica September 4, 2018 The summer fades and the warm weather gives way to cool breezes. Chatter about the Panthers’ chances this season can be heard around the water cooler. Life on campus picks up as students return from their hometown pilgrimage. Hopscotch...
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It’s a new era for Houndmouth, and that’s not such a bad thing
By Delaney Clifford August 30, 2018 A new era has begun for the Indiana trio Houndmouth. After kicking off their career in 2012 in the Americana folk genre, the group has shed their past material like snakeskin and now takes one giant leap into the...
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Here’s who we’re excited to see at Made in America Festival this weekend
By Phinesse Scott August 27, 2018 Since its inception in 2012, the Made in America music festival (founded by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z) will once again take center stage on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The two-day music event, named after a track from...
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Charlotte indie label Refresh Records turns three years old
By Mitchell Franklin August 20, 2018 The music industry can be a vile and ruthless machine. If you don’t have what it takes, it will chew you up and spit you out. Every year forward is a victory worthy of a celebration, especially for a...
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Here’s who we’re excited to see at Pitchfork Music Festival
By Alexis Smith July 19, 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival is undoubtedly one of the most “chill” festivals for indie music fans in the country. They celebrate their 13th year this week returning to Union Park, Chicago IL. Music enthusiasts swarm the park from all over...
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