New month, new shows, new giveaways!

Check out the great shows that are happening this week that WKNC is giving away tickets to:

Monday, April 5

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists w/ Screaming Females & Pink Flag @ Cat’s Cradle

Wednesday, April 7

Manchester Orchestra w/ The Features, Biffy Clyro & O’Brother @ Cat’s Cradle

Manchester Orchestra

Technoiz Wednesdays w/Juan Juevos, MYL SMARTHMOUF, Dutches Headbangerr & DJ Charlie Burnett @ The Pour House

Thursday, April 8

Holy Ghost Tent Revival w/Sol Driven Train @ The Pour House

Holy Ghost Tent Revival

Temper Trap w/The Kissaway Trail @ Cat’s Cradle

Temper Trap

Friday, April 9

Bowerbirds w/Midtown Dickens & Veelee @ Cat’s Cradle

Bowerbirds photo by Alissa Anderson

Old Habits w/Mandolin Orange @ The Pour House

Old Habits

Be sure to tune into WKNC 88.1 FM or stream online for your chance to win! For a complete list of local shows check out The Rock Report.

Here are the top 30 records at WKNC for last week, compiled by Daytime Music Director Jenna St. Pierre:

1. Technicolor Health by Harlem Shakes
2. Three Sides by Veelee
3. Eating Us by Black Moth Super Rainbow
4. Actor by St. Vincent
5. American Folklore by American Folklore
6. Ascenseur Ouvert by Kingsbury Manx
7. Kingdom Of Rust by Doves
8. Inside Your Guitar by It Hugs Back
9. Power Move by Screaming Females
10. Telekinesis by Telekinesis
11. Pretzelvania by Americans in France
12. Manners by Passion Pit
13. Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun
14. These Times Old Times by Lonnie Walker
15. Oh Tall Tree In The Ear by Roman Candle
16. Set Em Wild, Set Em Free by Akron/Family
17. The First Time by Embarrassing Fruits
18. To Lose My Life by White Lies
19. Fantasies by Metric
20. It’s Blitz by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
21. Welcome To Mali by Amadou and Mariam
22. The Love Language by The Love Language
23. Suckers [EP] by Suckers
24. Devotion Implosion by Gliss
25. Pilgrim by Red Collar
26. Jupiter by Starfucker
27. Seven Days Now by Xu Xu Fang
28. Bunny Gets Paid by Red Red Meat
29. Bromst by Dan Deacon
30. Hazards Of Love by Decemberists

Here are some new albums we’ve added to our library, which you can look forward to hearing:
Veckatimist by Grizzly Bear
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix

Embarrassing Fruits was first on the bill and kicked through most of their songs from their First Time EP.  The crowd was small at the start but by the end of their set the place had filled up.  Embarrassing Fruits is actually off of Trekky Records and not HFQ, which made it all the more apparent that this was as much of a community event as anything, and not just to highlight HFQ’s amazing group of bands (a couple of bands from HFQ are playing at TRKFest in June as well).  Plus, you have got to love EF for their “non-ironic mustaches and vintages T-shirts.”

Vintage T-shirts and Non-Ironic Mustaches, the Embarrassing Fruits Photo By Mike Gray

It was only Mount Moriah‘s second show ever, but this mixmash of some of the Triangle’s best local bands stole the night with some beautiful tunes and fantastic musicianship.  I think I found my new favorite band in the area and look forward to the next time they play.

Perhaps my new favorite local band: Mount Moriah Photo by Mike Gray

Liza Kate went on next with a spectacular intimate set.  It being her CD release party I had only heard her earlier that night on the Local Beat and had never seen her before, but was pleasantly surprised with her beautiful whispery vocals over top reticent acoustic guitar.  Jenks Miller sat in for a few songs on electric and Heather McEntire sang on one song as well.  Overall, the intimate setting the Nighlight provides allowed for Liza to really connect with the crowd, and her witty entertaining comments during the breaks kept the crowd in.  Her new album off of HFQ, Don’t Let The Dogs, is one of my favorites so far this year after only one listen through.

Liza Kate & Heather McEntire Photo by Mike Gray

Max Indian went on last.  Being off of Trekky Records, like the Embarrassing Fruits, they too were welcome friends.  Having seen them only about 6 or 7 times before (and never not enjoying seeing them) I decided to skip out for the night and get some rest for the radio early the next morning.  (Sorry fellas).

Long time favorites Max Indian Photo by Mike Gray

Night 2
Night 2 was another fantastic night for local music.  In The Year Of The Pig went on first.  People, until you see them live, then the phrase “melt your face off” holds no meaning.  ITYOTP really can rock your mind (and ears) into oblivion.  Their smashing duo drums overtop distorted guitar and bass took this ITYOTP n00b to a whole new level.  After 30 minutes of mind bending music, I began to feel sorry for Dave Cantwell’s drumset, but I suppose it was for a good cause.  Man, what a way to start the night.

Oh, and after their set they filled everyones bellies with some delicious homemade tacos.  

 (no pictures from ITYOTP as they played in complete darkness, very cool though)

Not be be outdone, the Curtains of Night went up next and kept the show heavy with their unique brand of female duo death metal.

Curtains of Night Photo by Mike Gray

The Moaners held the third slot of Night 2 and delivered on their usual bluesy americana vibe.  Their last song of the night, one which I did not recgonize, with Melissa on saw and Lauren on acoustic guitar was truly captivating.  Most of their setlist sounded like new material to me, so I either need to remind myself of their discography or even better, look forward to a new album sometime in the future.

The Moaners Photo by Mike Gray

Night 3
Night 3 was one for the ages.  Screaming Females to center stage to start the show.  Ive never seen a performance quite like this band from New Jersey put on.   Shredding guitar, pumping bass, head banging drums.  What a set.  If you havn’t seen this band, they are a MUST.  After they were done some of the people I came with and myself sat in silence for a moment to take it all in.  Speechless.

Caltrop tore it up second with their overamplified driven sound and hard progressive rock.  Heavy metal heaven.  (Word is that they may begin recording an album soon, after writing songs all winter, and plan on touring in Europe- kickass!)

Last, but obviously the headliner for the whole 3 nights, was Bellafea who launched into their set with enthusiasm only they could muster for such an already overhyped crowd.  I had not seen them in ages but was pleasantly surprised to see them just as amazing as ever before.  Their punk rock attitude never ceases to entertain.  All hail Bellafea!

Screaming Females will be playing this Sunday at the Nightlight with Bellafea and Caltrop, but first they’ll be coming into the WKNC studio to talk about their new record Power Move, their DIY ethic, and their time on the road for the last month. Be sure to tune in at 4PM on Sunday May 17.

Here are the top 30 records at WKNC for this week, compiled by Daytime Music Director Jenna St. Pierre:

1. Telekinesis! by Telekinesis
2. Ascenseur Ouvert by Kingsbury Manx
3. To Lose My Life by White Lies
4. The First Time by Embarrassing Fruits
5. Inside Your Guitar by It Hugs Back
6. Technicolor Health by Harlem Shakes
7. Power Move by Screaming Females
8. Pretzelvania by Americans in France
9. Walking on a Dream by Empire of the Sun
10. The Love Language by The Love Language LOVE LANGUAGE
11. (A)spera by Mirah
12. Set Em Wild, Set Em Free by Akron/Family
13. Everybody Come Outside by Pomegranates
14. It’s Blitz by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
15. Devotion Implosion by Gliss
16. Romanian Names by John Vanderslice
17. Fantasies by Metric
18. Jupiter by Starfucker
19. Mama, I’m Swollen by Cursive
20. Seven Days Now by Xu Xu Fang
21. Bromst by Dan Deacon
22. Bunny Gets Paid by Red Red Meat
23. Welcome To Mali by Amadou and Mariam
24. Looking For Bruce by Hammer No More The Fingers
25. Mouthful Of Bees by Mouthful of Bees
26. Hazards Of Love by Decemberists
27. Suckers [EP] by Suckers
28. Outside Love by Pink Mountaintops
29. Kid Moves by Kinetic Stereokids
30. Cold Warrior by Grandchildren

Here are some new albums we’ve added to our library, which you can look forward to hearing:
These Times Old Times by Lonnie Walker
Pilgrim by Red Collar
American Folklore by American Folklore

Enjoy!

1    AMADOU AND MARIAM    Welcome To Mali    (Nonesuch)
2    TELEKINESIS     Telekinesis!    (Merge)
3    MIRAH    (A)spera    (K)
4    WHITE LIES    To Lose My Life    (Interscope)
5    SOFT TAGS    Blue House    (Self-Released)
6    BURNING HEARTS    Aboa Sleeping    (Shelflife)
7    AMERICANS IN FRANCE     Pretzelvania    (ODESSA)
8    KINETIC STEREOKIDS    Kid Moves    (Overdraft)
9    POMEGRANATES    Everybody Come Outside    (Lujo)
10    GRANDCHILDREN     Cold Warrior    (Self-Released)
11    DEAD HEART BLOOM    In Chains    (KEI)
12    YEAH YEAH YEAHS    It’s Blitz    (Interscope)
13    IT HUGS BACK    Inside Your Guitar    (4AD)
14    GRAY YOUNG    Firmament
15    HAMMER NO MORE THE FINGERS     Looking For Bruce    (Churchkey)
16    DAN DEACON    Bromst    (Carpark)
17    OBITS    I Blame You    (SUB POP)
18    THOUGHTS    Consider The Bear    (Brass Tax Collective)
19    MAX INDIAN    You Can Go Anywhere, Do Anything    (Self-Released)
20    SHOLI    Sholi    (Quarterstick)
21    BEN KWELLER    Changing Horses    (ATO Records)
22    LOVE LANGUAGE    The Love Language    (Bladen County)
23    SUPERCHUNK    Leaves In The Gutter [EP]    (Merge)
24    RED RED MEAT    Bunny Gets Paid    (SUB POP)
25    ROBYN HITCHCOCK AND THE VENUS 3    Goodnight Oslo    (Yep Roc)
26    HANDSOME FURS    Face Control    (Sub Pop)
27    ELVIS PERKINS IN DEARLAND    Elvis Perkins In Dearland    (XL)
28    VEILS    Sun Gangs    (Rough Trade)
29    GLISS    Devotion Implosion    (Rykodisc)
30    THIEVES LIKE US    Play Music    (Shelflife

Radio Adds:
1    SCREAMING FEMALES    Power Move    (Don Giovanni)
2    KINGSBURY MANX    Ascenseur Ouvert!   (ODESSA)
3    HARLEM SHAKES    Technicolor Health    (Gigantic)
4    METRIC   Fantasies (Self Released)

Word up.