Album releases from Evening Shadows and The Girls
Two solid new local albums arrive following the pandemic. [...]
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New local music releases
The pandemic hasn't slowed music creativity. [...]
Justin Lacy music video premiere Thursday night
Eclectic singer-songwriter made his own stop-motion animated video and it's as elegant as his albums. [...]
Justin Cody Fox releases new mini EP
Singer-guitarist shines on three new songs, going new direction. [...]
album review – Thom Kunz’s “TRANSM17SION”
Creating a film score is a proper use of his skills [...]
album review – Stray Local’s “Passenger”
Established folk duo changes gears with new sound and one of the year's best albums.
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album review – Capricious and “Two Goats & A Dream”
Two voices and plenty of harmonies [...]
album review – The Girls’ “Gimmie Some Lips”
Influences and a large sound make band's proper debut a lot of fun. [...]
album review – Rene’s – “Exposé Mystique”
By Brian Tucker The world of instrumental/ambient music is limitless, owing no allegiance to any music genre. In that headspace an artist can paint musically, take listeners [...]
Album review – Thunderlip’s “Sunday Driving”
Popular local band returns to form with energetic record. [...]
album review – Beta Radio’s “Colony of Bees”
Local duo go exploring on follow up album [...]
Randy McQuay competes at International Blues Challenge
Local musician takes his dynamic talents to a larger stage in Memphis [...]
Live review – If Birds Could Fly
Fiery set from a fantastic band and stellar singer. Find 'em [...]
14 local albums from 2014
a selection of the 40-plus albums released locally in 2014. Enjoy! [...]
Interview with Brent Drew of the band Coy
Album release show for a band's music a local singer wonderfully dubbed "post-apocalyptic heartache folk rock" [...]
Sonorous Music Festival brings a range of music acts to downtown venues
Sonorous Music Festival will be held at numerous venues in downtown Wilmington, NC, steps away from the beautiful Cape Fear River with national, independent, and emerging artists. [...]
Local actor Cullen Moss on “The Walking Dead” tonight
Local actor plays a creepy character on a popular AMC show. [...]
Evan Baker booking acts for The Calico Room
Local musician taking over booking duties for downtown bar. [...]
album review – Black Mantis’s self-titled debut
Hard rock debut album from new ILM band aims for more. [...]
Interview with Stray Local about new album “The Sun Still Shines”
A lengthy conversation with the trio about their evolving sound. [...]
The Soil & The Sun talk about new album “Meridian”
New album "Meridian" finds the band culling material from the last five years. [...]
Catching up with Bess Dolin
Dolin answered talks about living abroad and making music in Thailand in Itchy Band. [...]
interview – David Lewis and Saturnology
Lewis discuses his YouTube channel about the Sega Saturn game system [...]
album review – Mood Mechanics’ “Once a Mountain”
A mix of sounds makes for music that's emotional, smooth, and elegant. [...]
Former Wilmington artist Bess Dolin making music in Thailand
Bess Dolin was an artist in town making cool flyers for bands. Now she's in Thailand playing in Itchy Band. [...]
Live review – Shovels & Rope at Ziggy’s
Shovels & Rope kick off tour with memorable show at Ziggy's [...]
San Diego’s B-Side Players add to weekend music and arts festival
California Roots 2nd Annual Carolina Sessions Music & Arts Festival features a lot of live music and art [...]
Beta Radio releases “Colony of Bees”
Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman discuss the recording of "Colony of Bees" [...]
Charleston, S.C. band Old You at The Whiskey
Great band with a varied, sultry sound returns to ILM on September 2nd [...]
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers perform at Brooklyn Arts Center
Kellogg recounts building a band, the kind of songs they write, and "passing on words onto my own legacy" [...]
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