An Old Soul: Singer-Songwriter Charly Lowry
After a strong run on American Idol, this performer of Lumbee/Tuscarora descent continues to create genre-defying music.
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Family Album: Secret Monkey Weekend
Jefferson Hart and his daughters make up this rock band that turns inside jokes and sweet memories into music.
Finding a Voice Through Music Therapy
Yasmine White’s music therapy practice, Voices Together, has helped thousands of North Carolinians become more verbal.
The Veldt: Still Defying Expectations
Brothers and longtime musicians Daniel and Danny Chavis on the challenges of working in music — and their next creative adventure.
Friends & Lovers: Rising Singer-Songwriter Kate Rhudy
This Raleigh musician connects with listeners through her heartfelt songs and sincere vocals.
N.C. Sessions: R.E.M’s Early days in the Old North State
Did you know that the legendary rock band got its start in Mitch Easter’s parents’ garage in Winston-Salem?
On Message: M.C. Taylor Captures Hope, Angst, and Joy in Two New Albums
The artist known as Hiss Golden Messenger talks being a musician in today’s world — and the unexpected theme of his latest record.
7 Books About Music to Get Your Feet Tapping
Almost as fun as listening to music: getting into the minds and influences of the artists who make it
Songs & Stories: The Literary Life of The Mountain Goats
In his story-like albums and fiction writing alike, John Darnielle has made a career with his vivid imagination
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Road Warriors: Southern Culture on the Skids’ Homey New Album
After nearly four decades on tour, Chapel Hill rock and acoustic band found themselves in NC making a new record.
Stories as Song: A Literary Opera from Andrea Edith Moore
With her new album Family Secrets: Kith & Kin, a North Carolina musician turns writings from local authors into a song cycle.
The New Normal: Rod Abernethy’s New Album Feels Right of the Moment
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Rod Abernethy has been a Triangle fixture for decades — but his new record couldn’t be more timely.
The (Annotated) WALTER Holiday Playlist
Evergreen songs one from far and wide—but from right here, too. David Menconi shares his favorite holiday songs from Triangle artists.