For bestselling author Jason Mott, the North Carolina Award for Literature means a meaningful nod from the state he calls home.
The Original Carmen Comes to Raleigh
Opera legend Denyce Graves is lending her directorial vision to the NC Opera’s fall performance of Carmen at Martin Marietta Oct. 16 and 18.
Festival Report: Hopscotch 2026
Hopscotch Music Festival returned to Raleigh for its 16th run, boasting artists like Cory Wong, King Princess, Soccer Mommy and more.
Momma Isn’t Your Mother’s Indie-Rock Band
Momma chats with Raleigh Mag about their discography, the appeal of general genres and songwriting.
Harvey Street Heads Home
Harvey Street may have got their start in Raleigh, but after five years, the world’s their oyster.
Dr. Dog Takes on AVL Sounds Fest
Raleigh Mag chats with Dr. Dog ahead of their performance at the Hopscotch-adjacent AVL Sounds Fest in Asheville.
Death Becomes Them
Death Cab for Cutie returns to their melancholy roots with a new album out via ANTI- Records—and a tour stop at Walnut Creek.
Passion Pit Gets Carried Away—Again
Passion Pit makes a highly anticipated return with a renewed vision, a tour and new music coming soon.
E-Scooter/Bike Corrals Add Color to DTR
Recently painted e-bike/scooter corrals in Downtown add pops of color while designating where to park.
Getting Higher With Matt Nathanson
“Come On Get Higher” singer Matt Nathanson chats music with Raleigh Mag ahead of his July 16 tour stop with Train and Barenaked Ladies at Walnut Creek.