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.
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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.
A Piano Man: Phil Cook’s Intimate New Album
The longtime Triangle musician’s latest record, Appalachia Borealis, is deceptively simple — and showcases some of his most personal work
Mr. North Carolina: Musician Jim Lauderdale
The longtime bluegrass musician and Grammy winning songwriter is a de facto ambassador for his home state’s music
Meditations on Pop: Singer-Songwriter Cashavelly Takes on the Patriarchy
Anger and exuberance combine in the North Carolina artist’s fourth album, which is one of the first album to be released by UNCSA Media.
Still Standing: A Decade of American Aquarium
Decades into a flourishing music career, BJ Barham finds balance as he gears up for the 10th Roadtrip to Raleigh weekend of shows.
Folk Revival: Jake Xerxes Fussell Gives New Life to Classic Tunes
The child of a folklorist and teacher, Fussell finds historic songs and sings them in a modern way. His latest album is When I’m Called.
Tunes of 2024: This Year’s Standout Songs with North Carolina Ties
From folk rhythms to pop to rap, local musicians were integral to the national musical landscape this year. Here’s a playlist.
Get it on Vinyl: Pour House Pressing
Downtown music venue The Pour House expands its music ecosystem again, this time with a small-batch record press.
Altering Perspectives: Shirlette Ammons
The Durham-based musician’s latest album, Spectacles, explores identity and features cameos by lots of local talent.
Buffed to a Shine: Fancy Gap’s First Album
Charles Crossingham and Stuart McLamb, best known for The Love Language, have released a record full of polished, hook-filled songs.
Endless Summer of Shag: Meet The Embers
Raleigh’s signature beach music band is still active, roughly two-thirds of a century after they formed back in the 1950s.
Anything but Easy: Lonnie Walker’s Next Chapter
After a decade-long hiatus, the Raleigh rock band has a new album. Frontman Brian Corum shares its origins and what happened in the meantime.
Keeping the Blues Alive: The Music Maker Foundation
This nonprofit helmed by producer Tim Duffy works to keep North Carolina’s rich musical history alive, while supporting its artists.