Raleigh’s legendary Great Cover Up—a six-night, full-costume music fest at Kings—premieres Aug. 21 on PBS NC.
Hopscotch Hacked
Hopscotch Music Festival is back—here’s the who, what, when and where, plus how to make the most of the fest.
NC Wrapped
From post-punk and rock to alt-country, there are big sounds coming from our state this year. Here are some of our favorite NC artists.
The Ballad of Raleigh’s Front Porch Festival
Ahead of Raleigh’s last IBMA World of Bluegrass fest (Sept. 24–28), Billy Warden—who helped launched the festival—reflects on its transformative run.
Rock ’N’ Raleigh
Following a four-year hiatus, Jack the Radio is back.
A New Reign
Kings’ new owners will continue the legacy Cheetie Kumar and Paul Siler built in Downtown Raleigh over two decades.
Pressing News
The Pour House presents the Triangle’s first vinyl record pressing plant.
Currently Streaming
Local artist Tre. Charles’ new EP, Currently., sparks conversations around mental health, self-awareness, toxic masculinity and more.



