From Durham to Deep Gap: Your Summer 2026 Playlist
Catch up on NC music with this mid-summer progress report from some of our state’s most notable acts, albums and songs
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You Can Go Home Again: Tift Merritt‘s Raleigh Renaissance
With her new album, Sugar, and The Gables hotel opening this summer, the award-winning musician is embracing this next chapter
School of Rock with Dr. Florence Dore
Considered “the rocking professor” at UNC Chapel Hill, this musician shows the kids how it’s done on her new album, Hold the Spark
Singing in the Silo: Meet Weirs
This Triangle folk music collective gathers singers and instrumentalists for otherworldly takes on traditional tunes
Have Gig, Will Travel: Meet Bassist Dan Grennes
The Raleigh native has been steady presence on the music circuit for decades, including on Broadway and in popular cover bands
Where the Heart Is: Reuben Vincent Finds Inspiration in NC
The Charlotte hip-hop artist talks the release of his latest album, Welcome Home, and the search for authenticity in the music industry
Playing the Hits at The Great Cover Up
Locals or legends? A long-running tradition at Kings invites area musicians to show up on stage in disguise, for a good cause.
A Year in Songs: 10 Landmark Tracks from NC Artists
From creative collaborations to personal tributes, North Carolina musicians were busy in 2025 making a solid cannon of music.
That Kind of Guy: Musician Peter Holsapple
This talent on the keyboard and guitar has played with everyone from R.E.M to Hootie and the Blowfish. His latest album is The Face of 68
Racing Ahead at the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
The Curb Museum of Music and Motorsports in Kannapolis is a true Old North State experience that shows of Grammys, guitars and… cars!
Cosmic Americana: Meet Blue Cactus
Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, who are scheduled to play at Hopscotch 2025 , have evolved their take on country music
Hard Stop: Musician Tre. Charles
The Durham R&B and alternative rock artist creates ethereal. layered soundscapes on his current most recent album, Here We Are
Chill Factor: A North Carolina Summer Playlist
A mostly upbeat but sometimes mellow mix of tunes featuring Southern musicians, from Doc & Merle Watson to Wes Collins.
Ever After: Checking in on The Connells’ Cult Classic
The 1993 music video to “’74-’75” featured members of Broughton High School’s Class of 1975. We reached out to see what they’re up to now.