Album releases from Evening Shadows and The Girls
Two solid new local albums arrive following the pandemic. [...]
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Hank Barbee
Alt-Americana with a deep, soulful voice talks about finding the right band and making his latest album. [...]
The Nude Party looks to cheer ILM up after Hurricane Florence
Dynamic debut album from 60s inspired N.C. band boasts great songs, fun spirit. [...]
Reed Turchi and his Kudzu Choir to heat up Satellite Bar & Lounge
Turchi talks about recording a new album and much, much more. [...]
Rock n Roll Hi Fives are making memories and making records
Family rock and roll band returns to Wilmington. So bring the kids! [...]
“Accidental Crashes,” new project from Thom Kunz and Joan Childress Wilkerson
Thom Kunz collaborates again with "Paper Brain" singer [...]
A Bottle Volcanic release “Weird Magic”
Hypnotic sonic fury on band's new album. [...]
New Toke LP Orange available on vinyl
Local trio's new album slays on vinyl, on any format actually. [...]
Thom Kunz and Whitney Pearsall’s new project
Musician and strong collaborator releases new concept album [...]
The Midatlantic’s “Sound over Water” arrives on vinyl
Their recent release sounds great on vinyl [...]
The Year in Local Albums – 2015
One year, fifty two albums, new singles from local bands and performers. [...]
The Midatlantic album release show at Carolina Pine Music Festival
Americana band tops off a successful year with a new full length album. [...]
Catching up with Museum Mouth
Pop punk band readies new album for Max Bemis' Rory Records. [...]
Justin Lacy & the Swimming Machine Reemerge
Multi-member gypsy folk and experimental band plays rare show. [...]
Tracy Shedd and James Tritten return to Ted’s Fun on the River
Duo return to popular downtown intimate venue. [...]
The Color Exchange moves on from Clockwork Kids
Chapel Hill band evolves post graduation and ready new full length "Cubed" [...]
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 [...]
Thunderlip releases new album “Sunday Driving”
Ten years after their debut, Thunderlip returns with new album that reflects the fun that initially brought the band together [...]
Live review – Shovels & Rope at Ziggy’s
Shovels & Rope kick off tour with memorable show at Ziggy's [...]
Local music flashback – Railroad Earth
20 years later...talking with one of ILM's bands from 1994 - Railroad Earth and their 7-inch release "Meditation" [...]
album review – He is Legend’s “Heavy Fruit”
Hard rock band switches gears, adds a new drummer, and creates a great new album [...]
He is Legend returns with “Heavy Fruit”
New album, new members, and an energized band [...]
Crusades changes name to Wildlights, preps new album
Jason Shi and Johnny Collins' side project with a great 2012 EP continues to grow [...]
album review – MindsOne’s “Pillars”
By Brian Tucker Local hip hop group MindsOne has released its latest album Pillars in a variety of formats via Ill Adrenaline Records – digital, cassette, CD and coming in [...]
Museum Mouth release new album on Self Aware Records
Museum Mouth release "Alex I am Nothing" on Charlotte label [...]
Album review – The Carvers’ “Surf and Stomp Combo”
Another album to add to the summer listening rotation [...]
North Elementary’s quickly made and great “Honcho Poncho”
John Harrison spent time in ILM in the 90s and gives a lengthy interview here about the past and present [...]
Record Store Day 2014
Independent record store event grows more with each year [...]
DJ Logic to play at Ziggy’s with Big Something
DJ Logic has a long, varied career of working a wide variety of artists [...]
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