Band's 'Best Intentions' pay off on debut
By Katie Cole | Oct. 10, 2011New York group We Are the In Crowd wows fans with catchy pop-punk album
New York group We Are the In Crowd wows fans with catchy pop-punk album
SC natives draw from rock 'n' roll roots for distinct, honest sound
Nashville country vocal group Lady Antebellum has made a strong impact in the contemporary country world with the release of their most widely renowned single “Need You Now,” a song that romanticized drunk-dialing ex-lovers.
Meeting Street's newest local music spot boasts diverse artist listing
On Sept. 12, just a few months shy of the one-year anniversary that launched the digital career of one of the world’s most beloved and popular bands of the past 50 years (better known as the Beatles), classic rock superstar Bob Seger inked a digital music deal with iTunes and Amazon.com.
Artist's style usually remains the same The other day, I found myself having a discussion with a fellow student about the wildly popular singer-songwriter Adele. I am not quite knowledgeable of Adele's work, other than her incredibly catchy and vocally flawless hit "Rolling in the Deep." The brief conversation between this person and myself went like this:
Musician and singer/songwriter J.P. Melendez was completely at ease talking about his music on a Sunday morning at Carolina Cafe. Melendez grew up in a musical family and he is definitely driven to succeed, but those are just two of the reasons behind his undeniably cool confidence as an artist.
Rapper releases first full-length since 2008, fulfilling all expectations for fans
What does an acid trip through an ancient forest sound like? The spaced-out lads of Unknown Mortal Orchestra provide the answer to that question in spades.
Carolina Production’s annual free concert took a departure from its usual big-name headlining act setup to feature local artists Haley Dreis; One, Two, Skidoo; and Death of Paris on the Russell House patio Tuesday night.
One of pop-rock’s most notable piano men, Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin, is back to the ivories, wrapping up a summer tour with Guster and gearing up for the release of the band’s third album “People and Things.”
Self-discovery is something touted in lyrics across all genres, in every sphere of the music world — a far-off concept that everyone is someday hoping to finally accomplish. However, how many musicians actually go out and create living examples out of themselves and their music?
As chillwave was making its way into the fore of the indie music scene in 2009 and early 2010, it was met with a degree of controversy and skepticism. As the genre began in earnest with debut releases by Neon Indian and Toro y Moi and a pair of EPs by Washed Out, fans praised its ’80s nostalgia and laid-back, hazy sound tailor-made for summer. For others, it sounded too repetitive and homogenous to maintain much staying power; it was less a genre than a one-trick pony.
Original members evolve, release impressive self-titled. A decade (under the influence?) after they first came together to release Taking Back Sunday’s 2002 debut “Tell All Your Friends,” Eddie Reyes, Mark O’Connell, John Nolan, Adam Lazzara and Shaun Cooper have joined up again on the band’s newest self-titled album. The band’s storied and slightly convoluted past has finally culminated in a reunion fans have been hoping for since Nolan and Cooper left the band in 2003.
Aaron Jerome, better known by his stage name SBTRKT (pronounced “subtract”), thrives on mystery. In addition to the pseudonym that masks his identity, Jerome performs live wearing a mask modeled on heavy tribal influences, a part of his stage persona that is featured prominently on the cover of his self-titled debut, released on June 28.
When the members of a musical duo marry, it marks a significant commitment to each other and to their craft. Perhaps, though, Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp, who comprise Raleigh-based indie rock group The Rosebuds, have topped even that level of commitment. That is, of course, because their fifth LP, “Loud Planes Fly Low,” released Tuesday, marks the first album following their divorce. It will come as no surprise, then, that this album — marked by its somber, wistful and personal tones — is inspired largely by the emotions and reminiscence involved in the dissolution of marriage.
Annual event features different band every Saturday in June, July The Summer Concert Series kicked off Saturday at Finlay Park with Groovetown playing a variety of popular hits. This was the first concert of the summer series,in its 21st year. The series presents a concert at 8 p.m. every Saturday through June and July. Each weekend, a band will perform and will feature various genres of music. Next weekend, Sly Dog will bring some Southern rock to Finlay Park.