Strange & Wonderful: Tom Maxwell’s New Memoir
The musician best known for his work in the Squirrel Nut Zippers wrote a book about the alternative rock scene in Chapel Hill in the 1990s.
Tag: Music
Revelations: A New Album from Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
River Shook, the songwriter and lead vocals for the band, shares their inspiration for record that explores sobriety and depression.
While You Were Sleeping: Chessa Rich’s Dreamy Sound
The Durham-based singer-songwriter’s first 9-song album Deeper Sleeper draws atmospheric pop from her dreams
Watch & Listen: Little Brother Reflects on 20 Years of Making Music
A documentary from hip-hop duo Phonte Coleman and Thomas “Rapper Big Pooh” Jones shares the complicated story behind their music.
Restless Energy: Meet the Men Behind Beta Radio
Meet Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman, who create the moving sound of the Wilmington-based classic rock band Beta Radio.
Musical Gifts: 7 Local Albums to Give this Season
For the music lover in your life, consider one of these new records by Raleigh, Triangle and North Carolina musicians.
Pop Icon: The Village People’s Randy Jones
Exploring the enduring appeal — and great attitude — of the disco-era frontman and Raleigh native, know for the classic song ”Y.M.C.A”.
Rambling Ways: David Menconi’s New Book about Rounder Records
The longtime North Carolina music writer tells the history of an influential Americana music label in his new book, Oh, Didn’t They Ramble.
Fall 2023 Concerts to Put in Your Calendar
What better way to welcome the start of fall than checking out a band through the Triangle’s live music scene?
Tray Wellington’s World of Bluegrass Picks
The award-winning North Carolina musician shares his local and industry tips to make the most of the upcoming IBMA Bluegrass Live!
7 Questions with… Mipso Frontwoman Libby Rodenbough
The Mipso frontwoman shares talk about the indie folk band’s new album, musical influences, and other Triangle performers to check out.
The Whirl: Dancing With The Carolina Stars
The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s annual fundraiser, Dancing With The Carolina Stars, raised more than $90,000 to support its programs. Andrea Moore of Alley Twenty Six and her dance partner, Michelle Dorrance, won the competition with their tap dance routine. After the event, the theater was transformed into a multi-level VIP experience featuring music and dance.
Chasing Leads: Who Gets to Tell Our Musical Stories?
The book Biography of a Phantom inspires a journalist to reflect on the ethics of researching musical history.
The Grown-ups’ Guide to Glenwood South
Try out one of these 10 spots for a great drink and fun ambience on a street with big-city energy on your next night out.