One of North Carolina’s most promising bands, Bombadil,  returns from the brink, stronger than ever. Everything there is to know about the Unknown of Unknown Hinson. Fayetteville singer/songwriter Ethan Hanson set to release first new material in 2 years THE CULT-November 2011 We catch up with alternative hip hop trio Das Racist, who are on tour promoting their highly anticipated new L.P., Relax. North Carolina artist Adam Walls explains the appeal of interactive art. What You Should Listen To – November 2011 Book Review: The Leftovers by author Tom Perrotta Game Review: Dead Island

Music

2011 – 2012 Theater Season

September 11, 2011

A quick run down of the upcoming seasons for the area’s top theaters.

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How to Grow a Tender Fruit

September 7, 2011

After having been at the center of one of indie music’s most public breakups, becoming a country singer and escaping the church, songwriter Christy Smith branches out with her latest project, Tender Fruit.

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What You Should Listen To: Hopscotch

August 9, 2011

To help prime you for Hopscotch, this month we decided to highlight quintessential releases from some of the festival’s best regional acts.

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The Human Wonder: 9th Wonder

August 4, 2011

Reclusive Grammy winning hip hop producer and rapper 9th Wonder reveals the industry’s biggest secret.

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The Golden Era of Juan Huevos

July 7, 2011

Hip hop artist, globetrotter and cancer survivor Juan Huevos on the art of not giving a f*ck. Story by James Johnson. Photos by Raul Rubiera Jr. Jon Gregory lives on impulse. The 31-year-old triangle based electro indie hip hop artist is the type of guy who would enter into a game of Russian roulette without [...]

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Clash of the Titans: Valient Thorr

July 7, 2011

Carolina heavies wrestle with labels, conservatives and Justin Beiber.

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Review: X-Men First Class

June 10, 2011

X-Men First Class is not nearly as crappy as every trailer, TV spot and promotional image would imply.

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VEELEE: Effortless Effort

March 21, 2011

Carrboro-based rockers, Veelee create grooves with the release of their new L.P., The Future Sight.

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Pajama Jam 2011

March 21, 2011

DJs mix it up at Lidos’ first Pajama Jam.

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The Rock Shop Music Hall: Year One.

March 21, 2011

By James Johnson On April 1 – April 2, The Rock Shop Music Hall will be celebrating the one year anniversary of its existence at its newly opened location on 128 South King Street, with performances by 20 bands in two mind blowing nights. The Rock Shop, which had begun as a 250 capacity bar [...]

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