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.
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WALTER’s Guide to Fall 2025 Concerts in the Triangle
From big names swinging through the Lenovo Center to local bands headlining indie festivals, here’s who we’re checking out this season.
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.
Earth, Wind and Dad
Lessons in escorting a senior to a rock concert — the vision versus reality, with a few missteps along the way.
Watchhouse Releases its Latest Album, Rituals
Husband-and-wife folk duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz have a new record that looks deep at personal growth with patience and perspective
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
The Best Music Festivals in North Carolina in 2025
From Americana to indie to hip hop and beyond, North Carolina has some great festival lineups from the mountains to the sea
Fust Releases its Latest Album, Big Ugly
Frontman Aaron Dowdy grapples with his ambivalence about Southern culture in the Durham-based group’s new record.
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.
Altering Perspectives: Shirlette Ammons
The Durham-based musician’s latest album, Spectacles, explores identity and features cameos by lots of local talent.
Your Guide to Fall Music in the Triangle
Bookmark these headlines, local bands and Triangle music festivals for a lively autumn music season this year
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.
The Show that Made The Avett Brothers
Paul Siler, Paleface, Steve Popsin, John Dexter and other music folks remember a magical night at Kings Barcade, 20 years later.