We took a long scroll through our playlists and picked our favorite songs from North Carolina bands across genres.
Busking in DTR
Raleigh’s new identity could include live musicians lining Fayetteville Street. Could buskers boost tourism, local culture and Downtown vibes?
Kings’ Great Cover Up
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.
Your NC Playlist
Kick back this summer with a lineup of locally made music from across genres and the state.
February Album of the Month: Finer Things
Boy Named Sue’s recent EP is holding its own in the Raleigh music scene as an unfettered blend of pop punk, rock and blues.
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.
Soul on Fire
In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, we chat up local singer/songwriter + influential speaker Chris Hendricks about his new EP.
Battle of the Broker Bands Returns Oct. 24
Triangle Area Office Building Association’s Battle of the Broker Bands is back this ROCKtober benefiting A Place at the Table and The Green Chair Project.
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.