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As the second presidential debate is on the brink of beginning, America is watching the pre-show coverage on their preferred news channels and prepping their last-minute rules for drinking games . Meanwhile, the candidates are likely getting a locker-room style pep talk and listening to songs to get them pumped. WKNC DJs took some guesses at what those songs may be (other than Nicki Minaj ): ROMNEY'S PLAYLIST: Three Six Mafia "Good Googly Moogly" The Shaggs "My Pal Foot Foot" [...]

Tonight marks only the second time in this campaign season that the sitting president will face off against his Republican rival. There’s been much anticipation over the upcoming debate, being held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The talking heads and the blogosphere have been abuzz since the strong performance Mitt Romney gave at the first debate on October 3 rd . Romney received much praise for his performance, while Obama was criticized as having been lackluster, even apathetic toward a seemingly critical moment in the presidential campaign. For Romney, the first debate was a crucial “make [...]

On this week's Eye on Triangle, we bring you stories from across NC State, as our contributor Jay speaks with students from the Democratic and Republican Parties. In addition, Lucia returns with another Eye on the Arts. Deondre' spoke with a representative of one of the largest anti-drug organizations in the world. In addition, Gene has some new wacky science facts for us! Tune in at 7, it's going to be a great show!

If you live in the Triangle and don't already know Jenny Besetzt , it's about time you did. Jenny Besetzt is a five piece band from Greensboro making a name for themselves spinning dreamy trails of melodic melancholy shoegaze. Case and point: Jenny Besetzt - Teenage Lions Jenny Besetzt press photo by Sarah Martin If you missed Jenny Besetzt's shining set at Hopscotch 2012, or on tour with No Age and Memoryhouse, bring a blanket at 6 p.m. to Harris Field [...]

Come out this Friday, October 12th and join all of us here at WKNC for October's Fridays on the Lawn, an outdoor concert in front of the Witherspoon Student Center on NC State's campus! This month's concert features two great local artists: Some Army and Jenny Besetzt , as well as FREE PIZZA provided graciously by Marco's Pizza on Hillsborough Street. As always it will be a great deal of fun, so bring a blanket and some friends to enjoy local music, free pizza, and enter in [...]

For all of you who have entered in to our exciting Lottery Giveaway for a chance to win a pair of GA tickets to this year's Moogfest , be on the lookout for a call tomorrow! A great deal of listeners have called in and expressed how excited you all are, and we are pleased to give out this oppurtunity to attend such a fantastic festival.

Each week, the WKNC music directors tally up spins for new releases and submit their top charts to CMJ. Top 5 Adds: 1 TY SEGALL Twins Drag City 2 TAME IMPALA Lonerism Modular 3 BLACK MARBLE A Different Arrangement Hardly Art 4 MOUNTAIN GOATS Transcendental Youth Merge 5 LUYAS Animator Dead Oceans Top 30 : [...]

Hey Everyone, Our show if filled to the brim with content for you all this. Of course, we are bringing updates on the election, with an interview with Young Americans for Liberty. Third Party Candidates have increasing importance in this year's election, so we've got more coverage on them as well. Also, we have a story dealing with women's Orgasms and a bit of Weird Science. All that, plus Eye on the Arts and Holidays of the Week. It's gonna be a great show tonight. Thanks, EOT

Each week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds. Top: 1 A TRIBE CALLED RED A Tribe Called Red Self-Released 2 NERD REVOLT Nerd Revolt Self-Released 3 TODDLA T Watch Me Dance: Agitated By Ross Orton And Pipes Ninja Tune 4 GRAHAM KNOX FRAZIER House Instrumentals II Simply Deep 5 LORN "Weigh Me Down" [Single] Ninja Tune 6 APOLLO 440 The Future's What It Used To Be RADIKAL 7 FLYING LOTUS Until The Quiet Comes Warp 8 BLACKBURNER Planet [...]

Each week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds.  Top 10 Charts: 1 A TRIBE CALLED RED A Tribe Called Red Self-Released 2 NERD REVOLT Nerd Revolt Self-Released 3 LORN "Weigh Me Down" [Single] Ninja Tune 4 APOLLO 440 The Future's What It Used To Be RADIKAL 5 TODDLA T Watch Me Dance: Agitated By Ross Orton And Pipes Ninja Tune 6 GRAHAM KNOX FRAZIER House Instrumentals II Simply Deep 7 KREWELLA Play Hard [EP] Self-Released 8 PURITY RING Shrines 4AD [...]

Each week, the WKNC music directors tally up spins for new releases and submit their top charts to  CMJ . Top 5 Adds: 1 MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER Melody's Echo Chamber Fat Possum 2 DUM DUM GIRLS End Of Daze SUB POP 3 DARK DARK DARK Who Needs Who Supply And Demand 4 FLYING LOTUS Until The Quiet Comes Warp 5 UNNATURAL HELPERS Land Grab Hardly Art [...]

Hey Everyone, So tonight, we've got cool stories for everyone to enjoy. Campus Crime has been recurring lately, so we've got some tips on how to stay safe. Next, a story on the upcoming Presidential Debate, and a very interesting piece on Third Party Candidates. As usual, we are also bringing Soundbytes from the Pack, Holidays of the Week and Community Calender. Thanks, EOT

WKNC is pleased to announce that we will be giving away 2 pairs of General Admission passes to this year's exciting Moogfest! Moogfest is the annual festival created in honor of Robert Moog and his immense impact on the course of music. Held annually in Asheville, NC, Moogfest brings together some of the greatest artists from all over the world for an exhilarating two day electronic music festival. This year's festival, held on October 26 & 27, includes such great artists as: Primus 3D, Nas, Miike Snow, Explosions in the Sky, Santigold and many more! [...]

Have you heard this breezy Major Lazer track featuring Amber of the Dirty Projectors yet? Click here to view the embedded video. If you haven't, check out this subtly badass music video before continuing on to the rest of this post (my personal favorite is the part with the T-Rex skeleton) How about this awesome mashup  between Major Lazer and N.C. rapper J. Cole producer and DJ Diplo posted to Facebook this week? [soundcloud url=" http://api.soundcloud.com/trac ks/61416261" params="show_comments=true&aut o_play=false&color=ff0400" width="100%" height="81" iframe="false" [...]

I am subscribed to probably hundreds of North Carolina band email lists. That's a lot, I know. I don't have to, but it helps me stay connected to the massive amounts of musicians in our state whose music I promote on the Local Beat every Friday evening. Most send out emails every few months or so usually promoting a gig or sometimes promoting a Kickstarter campaign or new album. More often than not it's purely informational and promotional, nothing out of the ordinary. Every now and then though I read one that is a little different, a little odd, something [...]

Tonight, we've got a very school centered show! Nanotechnology is a rising trend in the world today, with which NC State is a spearhead. We've got a feature on Shack a thon, as well as Soundbytes on Marriage. Jake's got a movie review as well. Tune in, in 3 minutes!

Each week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds. Top 10 Charts: 1 LORN Ask The Dust Ninja Tune 2 A TRIBE CALLED RED A Tribe Called Red Self-Released 3 NERD REVOLT Nerd Revolt Self-Released 4 TODDLA T Watch Me Dance: Agitated By Ross Orton And Pipes Ninja Tune 5 PURITY RING Shrines 4AD 6 APOLLO 440 The Future's What It Used To Be RADIKAL 7 GRAHAM KNOX FRAZIER House Instrumentals II Simply Deep 8 [...]

It's finally Fall, and KNC is still bringing tickets to the shows you want to see in the Triangle this September! Listen to win and call our studio lines at 919-860-0881 or 919-515-2400. The Henry Clay People @ Kings Barcade (09/22)  - 2 passes remain! The Bowerbirds @ Haw River Ballroom (09/22) - 1 pass remains! Cate Le Bon @ Kings Barcade (09/25) - 2 passes remain! Toro y Moi , The Choir Quit [...]

Each week, the WKNC music directors tally up spins for new releases and submit their top charts to  CMJ . WKNC Radio 200 Rank Artist Recording Label 1 MUSIC TAPES Mary's Voice Merge 2 [...]

WKNC is proud to announce that it is a part of this year's MTVU College Radio Countdown , a showcase of some of the best college radio stations around the nation. Starting today, Tuesday the 18th, through Friday the 21st, WKNC will be airing its spot along with our top ten music video countdown. Be sure to tune in and check us out on MTVU, and also check out the MTVU Tumblr for our "WKNC pick of the day's".