Roc Nation recording artist, Bridget Kelly, will be stopping by 88.1FM WKNC for an interview on Real RnB Radio with host, Mir.I.Am . Tune in from 8-10 pm, as Kelly discusses her upcoming debut album, Something Different , touring with Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige , working with Kendrick Lamar, and more. This is an interview that you don't want to miss, but if you do, check back here for the audio and a brief [...]
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Snyp Luciano will be dropping by the studios of 88.1fm WKNC for an interview with Mir.I.am tonight, December 8th at 9:30 pm. Snyp has been making waves in the rap industry since 2005 as part of Monopolie Records and recently released a new mixtape, The Worst Nightmare . Find out more about Snyp: Youtube | Twitter | Facebook | ReverbNation | [...]
On Saturday, Nov. 17, Mystery Roach will be celebrating its 5th anniversary . The show began on Nov. 17 , 2007 as a study of 1960s and 1970s Progressive, Garage, Fusion, Psychedelic, and noise on Saturday mornings. As the things evolved, guests became a part of the show. I've welcomed an eclectic mix of interesting people from around NCSU's campus and the Triangle over the past 5 years. We've had conversations about beer, insects, bee keeping, educational films , movie soundtracks, ultra-cold neutrons, the suburbs, the roots of punk music, the Mellotron, roller derby, fungus, hot [...]
Justin Leitch The North Carolina State Wolfpack have been all over the national media spotlight since the ACC tournament last March. The Pack has been ranked sixth by the AP preseason polls and many players have been named to preseason honors. Junior Forward C.J. Leslie has been named to the preseason All American 2 nd Team as well as being named the preseason ACC Player of the Year. Freshman Guard Rodney Purvis has been named preseason ACC Rookie of the Year. The preseason ACC first team (voted on by ACC coaches) included two Wolfpack players, [...]
This was my first time seeing El Ten Eleven . The LA-based post rock (even though they hate being categorized) duo recently released its fifth full-length album Transitions , a fast-paced hypnotically layered ten-track. Kristian Dunn plays a Wal fretless bass and a guitar/bass doubleneck, using multiple loop and effects pedals to create full sounds. Tim Fogarty has his drum kit fed into some of the pedals, giving Kristian the ability to control loops on that as well. By the way - this is all done live. No samples, no pre-recorded loops. They [...]
I'm sure everyone by now has heard PSY's international hit "Gagnam Style"; whether you hate it by not or not may be a test of endurance as this trendy tune has swept the nation. Flash mobs and radio stations alike have jumped on the bandwagon. However, arguably before PSY, K-Pop appears to have been picking up publicity and popularity in the United States since the debut of groups such as Super Junior and Girl's Generation. But what is K-Pop, and what distinguishes it from other genres besides the language sung? What is making is so popular? Is [...]
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
The Post Rock Block is presenting Goodbye, Titan with No Eyes and The Revolutionary Sweethearts on Saturday, Sept. 8 at DIVEbar at 10PM. This event will not require a Hopscotch wristband, but it's still close to all the action of downtown being located on Glenwood South - and free. Goodbye, Titan will also drop by the studio during The Post Rock Block 7-8PM this Sunday, Sept. 2, to speak more on their upcoming show, new songs and Hopscotch festivities.
The Fifth Annual Mystery Roach Covers Show is here! On Saturday, August 25, I’ll be playing original tracks from the 50s, 60s or 70s along with a cover version from any decade and style. If you have any requests or suggestions, post them here, on the Facebook fan page , or email them to me. Below are the playlists from the previous four years to give you an idea of what this year’s show will be like. Tune in to Mystery Roach every Saturday from 8-10am on WKNC for [...]
Being from Florida, summertime is my favorite time. I love it when it gets so hot and muggy that even the mosquitoes can't fly and your only refuge is a piece of watermelon, an ice-cold beverage and the music in front of you. My three favorite outdoor venues in the Triangle allow picnics and sell all of the best local brews. Read on for summer shows to look out for at The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and American Tobacco. North Carolina Museum of Art: [...]
A founding text of rock ‘n’ roll Fifty-five years after it’s initial release, Little Richard’s debut LP resounds with the primordial fire of rhythm ‘n’ blues’ jump to rock ‘n’ roll. Richard took everything up a notch – the tempos, the innuendo and above all, the volume and energy of his vocals. Recorded primarily at New Orleans’ legendary J&M studios, Richard was backed by the cream of the Crescent City’s musicians, including Lee Allen, Alvin Taylor, Frank Fields and Earl Palmer. Though the same crew could be heard on other artists’ records, with Richard [...]
North Carolina hip-hop collective Kooley High will be stopping by the WKNC studios tonight, Feb. 11, on Real RnB & Hip-Hop Radio. Tune in at 10 p.m. as Mir.I.am interviews Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Rapsody, Foolery, The Sinopsis and Ill Digitz for the first time. Kooley High recently released their sophomore album titled David Thompson after the great NC State basketball player. Find out more about the album here .
Here it is! The first podcast posted for "The Pulse of the Pack," the sports show on WKNC. We are in week 12 of the show and this week we talked about the football game against Maryland, the football season as a whole, the men's basketball season thus far and even some previews of what we think will happen this weekend during every championship game in college football. Hope you enjoy this week's episode of "The Pulse of the Pack," and listen to us this coming Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. Go Pack! -Cory Download [...]
Tune in to Mystery Roach, this coming Saturday, 11/19, 8-10am, for a discussion about Oysters. The conversation will cover their biological history and underwater soundscapes with MEAS graduate student Ashlee Lillis , and their cultural/economic history with historian Matthew Booker . (Both from NC State) I will add cooking tips throughout the show and playing songs loosely based on an ocean theme. (Still up in the air about Octopus's Garden. Sorry, Ringo.) Get in on the conversation (musically and otherwise) by calling the Mystery Roach Hotline (919-322-8863 ) , posting on [...]
July 2012 would mark the 100th birthday of one of music's greatest and most influential artists, Woodie Guthrie . Unfortunately, Guthrie would not be able to mark this occasion himself, as he passed away in 1967. However, the Guthrie estate has some big things planned for the would-be 100 year birthday of the artist. 429 Records will be publishing "Note of Hope: A Celebration of Woodie Guthrie." Featuring artists from Tom Morello to Lou Reed to Jackson Browne, the compilation will feature songs which have been interpreted from archival writings of Guthrie. It will be released September [...]
It always puts a smile on my face whenever QUALITY MUSIC comes our way & this one, did just that with the Super-Fresh Intergalactic Boogie sounds running right through this 6 track EP from Pittsburgh -based trio Rotating Souls . The EP came through as an email just this morning so I don’t know much about them, but by listening through I would say they are deeply influenced by Giorgio Moroder , as you can hear that classic funky 802s Synth-Bass vibes running right through the release. [...]
The Fourth Annual Mystery Roach Covers Show is coming soon! On Saturday, August 28, I’ll be playing original tracks from the 50s, 60s or 70s along with a cover version from any decade and style. If you have any requests or suggestions, post them here, on the Facebook fan page , or email them to me. Below are the playlists from the previous three years to give you an idea of what this year’s show will be like. Tune in to Mystery Roach every Saturday from 8-10am on WKNC [...]
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, press photograph by Mark Seliger Wow. Take all your expectations of Gillian Welch' s mournful voice and David Rawlings's flawless guitar riffs from your favorite albums, whether it be the most recent The Harrow and the Harvest or the now 14 year-old Revival , and sum them all into one balmy evening. If you add a bit more guitar and bit more emotion, as well as interjections from Gillian and David, you just might have what we had the pleasure of experiencing August 3 at [...]
Troubel is a budding local folk/bluegrass band comprised of former members of Carolina Roadkill . Two members, Adam and Anna (soon to both be Walton), came in to Americana, Blues, and Company on July 23 for a short interview and to play a few songs for us. Below you can find our discussions about local music, influences, and how we all got into bluegrass as well as performances of "Darlin", off their first album The Mountains. The Broken. , and an unreleased song, "Lost at Sea". Troubel is on tour throughout the [...]
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