Here’s all you need to know about Double Barrel Benefit 22, February 6 and 7, 2026!
Night One – Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m. @ Kings
Girl Brutal (headliner)
Girl Brutal is a digital hxc duo based in Charlotte. Their music is a unique blend of hard techno, punk and dance. Making waves in the local music scene, Girl Brutal is not an act you want to miss.
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Khalil Nasim
Hailing from Henderson, N.C., Khalil Nasim is an emcee, producer and keyboardist with a passion for community building through hip-hop. Founder of the 919 rap collective ‘The Deviants,’ Khalil’s impact in the RDU artist scene goes beyond his word-smithing abilities. His last album, “THE DISAPPEARING ACT,” is a testament to his dynamic capabilities as an artist and producer, garnering widespread recognition and praise from critics, supporters and peers alike.
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Survival Tactics
Survival Tactics is a ferocious, fast hardcore band out of Raleigh/Greensboro. The band brings intensity and chaos to every stage they grace, always doing so to reflect the bigoted world around them and the ways that it affects people of color, women and queers in their community. “Salvation Lies (in the death of our oppressor)” should tell you everything you need to know about the band and the message they want to send.
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Monsoon
Monsoon is a two-piece indie rock band from Athens, Georgia who weave together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and subconscious. After the release of Monsoon’s debut album “Ride A’Rolla” the band garnered the attention of Toyota and were contacted about using the title track for a Toyota Corolla commercial. From there, the placement landed a spot just after the 2016 Super Bowl half-time show and the band was invited to participate in the world’s first “360 multi-cam music video” launched by Google. Between the reach of the placements and touring, Monsoon gained a small cult-like following along the East Coast. Now, after the release of “Ghost Party” in 2022, Monsoon stays busy, relentlessly touring up and down the East Coast, Midwest and Canada.
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Night Two – Friday, Feb. 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. @ Kings
Petrov (headliner)
Petrov is a surging Charlotte, NC indie/pop/punk rock band that tore into the local scene with their powerful debut EP “Sleep Year” released by Self Aware Records in early 2019. The band is a gamut of veteran and fresh-faced Charlotte talent including guitarists Syd Little and Mike Backlund, bassist Matt McConomy, drummer Garrett Herzfeld, and vocalist Mary Grace McKusick, who soars as a front-person for the band. “Sleep Year” remains widely-praised and garnered the band a slew of opportunities like appearances on WFAE’s award-winning podcast “Amplifier” with Joni Deutsch and a spot on NPR Music’s “Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)” list. In October 2020 the band released their sophomore EP “Flower Bed” recorded with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studio in Columbia, SC and mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B in Charlotte. On May 2nd, 2025, Petrov released their first full-length album, preceded by the singles “Read the Room,” “You’re It,” and “Protector.” Recorded again with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studio and mastered by Dave Harris, the album is the continuation of Petrov’s mix of energy, dynamics, and thoughtfulness in what is the most complete collection of songs they’ve assembled to date.
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Ajena
In true riot grrrl fashion, Ajena refuses to fit in one box. Born out of a Raleigh garage, the 5-piece blurs the lines between punk and emo through their intense yet melodic sound. Most of their charm lies in their vulnerability: an element of lyrical and sonic rawness that lingers long after the end of a song. Their debut EP is set to be released this March.
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CJ Monét
CJ Monét is a talented R&B artist hailing from the small town of Graham, NC. With a soulful voice and a passion for music, CJ creates music that is both contemporary and rooted in the classic sounds of Motown, Old Funk, Jazz and Rock. Growing up, CJ Monét was heavily influenced by the music of legends like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Erykah Badu, Stevie Nicks and Carole King. These influences are evident in her music, which features soulful melodies, funky beats, and heartfelt lyrics that speak to the human experience. CJ Monét’s music is a reflection of her life experiences, and her lyrics are honest and authentic. She writes about love, heartbreak, and the ups and downs of life with a sincerity that is rare in today’s music industry. Her unique voice and dynamic range allow her to convey a wide range of emotions, from joy to pain, and everything in between. With each new release, CJ continues to push the boundaries of R&B music, incorporating elements of hip-hop, jazz, indie to create a sound that is uniquely her own.