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On New Rain Duets, Mary Lattimore and Mac McCaughan Almost Seem to Wink at Ambient Music's Origin Story
According to the lore, Brian Eno dreamed up ambient music while struggling to hear a harp in the rain. Read more
Mar. 20, 2019
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Traces of African Pop and Surf Rock Brighten Matt Southern & Lost Gold's Debut Album
You can hear the wooden body of an acoustic guitar creaking on "Gilles Garnier" and imagine yourself floating down the Eno River on some June day. Read more
Mar. 20, 2019
Durham Jazz Staple Ernest Turner Is Thoughtful and Thorough on My Americana
The pianist, who used to run a beloved jazz night at The Shed, does impressive work with classic tunes and originals on his new album. Read more
Mar. 13, 2019
Sorry State Compilation American Idylls Makes a Strong Case for the Current Vitality of North Carolina Punk
American Idylls is out from Sorry State Records on Friday, Mar. 8. Read more
Mar. 06, 2019
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FFFOOLERY's Raleighwood Is an Inspired Instrumental Hip-Hop Voyage Through G-Funk and Live Hardware
Raleighwood drops on Baddie Recordings on Friday, Feb. 22. Read more
Feb. 20, 2019
Raleigh's Approaching Andromeda Makes Big, Enveloping Post-Rock for Being Alone
The self-released album by Landon Lechner comes out Friday, Feb. 22. Read more
Feb. 20, 2019
Raleigh Band Mo’ynoq Pushes Far Beyond the Borders of Black Metal on Dreaming in a Dead Language
The self-released album came out on Jan. 11. Read more
Feb. 20, 2019
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