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Debonzo Brothers
Author: WKNC Admin
One of the comments I hear most about the North Carolina music scene is its ‘incestuous’ nature, how bands gradually begin to feed off of one another to shape the overall sound of our music scene. But every now and then you’ll find folks who are running against the grain and doing so with wonderful results. Eno Mountain Boys have crafted a unique blend of classic country, contemporary Americana and punk rock sentiments to make for an authentic, genuine and passionate musical experience.
Throughout the hour we spoke with Eno Mountain Boys on how this sound came to fruition, discussed their musical histories, and delved into the work behind their debut full-length studio album Deer Velvet. Plus we were also treated to two live tracks from the band that showcases their excellent harmonies, jangly vocal lines, and nostalgia-soaked, heartfelt lyricism.
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Eno Mountain Boys
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Local Band Local Beer: Happy Abandon
Phian interviewed with Happy Abandon on June 18th before their show at Tir Na nOg Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, the Happy Abandon song’s “Heavy Lines,” “Deep Light,” and “No One Is” were played. If you like what you heard you can go check out more of Happy Abandon at their Facebook.
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Josh Moore
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Carolina Grown: Josh Moore Interview
When it comes to unsung standouts of the local music scene, Josh Moore is the first that comes to mind. For years Moore has been quietly honing his craft, building up simplistic yet swelling songs that peer deep into the songwriter’s ethos. After several years of work with Jeff Crawford, Moore rallied up a crew of longtime collaborators like Ryan Gustafson, James Wallace and Mark Simonsen to complete work on Parted Ways, Moore’s debut solo album. Prior to the album’s release show, Josh Moore joined us on Carolina Grown to discuss his hardcore origins, the creative process behind his debut album, and what fans can expect down the road from Moore’s live shows.
Throughout the hour, Moore also performed several songs from the album live in-studio. Check out the full segment to hear a breakdown of Moore’s songwriting, tracks from Parted Ways, and stripped-down takes on “Broken Man” and “Parted Ways.”
This week we had the privilege of interviewing New Orleans hip hop artist Slangston Hughes. Slangston has a style all his own that is reminiscent of 90’s backpack rap, but backed up by live instruments rather than the 808 kicks we’re used to in rap. This Thursday into Saturday night, Slangston Hughes will be performing at three different Triangle area venues for what he considers a “mini tour” to help bridge the gap between NC’s “pure hip hop community,” and his own in NOLA. He’s a major supporter of the material our local artists in the Triangle are putting out, and has worked with many of them on tours and collaborations.
Few hip hop acts since The Roots have had the audacity to attempt live instruments as part of their brand, but Slangston fearlessly goes in with lyricism and showmanship. The key to his success isn’t from traveling with a band, but recruiting talent from the cities he performs in to give his songs a local flair to wherever he is on stage. This is a unique approach to making music in a genre that usually puts a heavy emphasis on representation of an artist’s specific hometown sound.
Slangston Hughes will be performing this Thursday night at Pinhook in Durham (doors at 9pm), Friday night at Proof Five Points in Raleigh (doors at 9pm) with Eternal the MC for his “Age of Eternal” album release party, and a free show at Schoolkids Records on Saturday (starts at 6pm). Check out WKNC’s podcast to hear the full interview with this artist who is sure to put on a great show alongside our city’s strongest MCs.
For the second week in a row, Braids takes number 1 on RPM charts!
WKNC RPM
1. BRAIDS – Deep In The Iris – Arbutus
2. PURITY RING – Another Eternity – 4AD
3. KODAK TO GRAPH – IAMANTHEM Remix [EP] – Family Artists
4. BEARDYMAN – Distractions – Tummy Touch
5. FRITZ KALKBRENNER – Ways Over Water – BMG-Suol
6. SONOMAD – Sonomad – Prismtone
7. ICKY BLOSSOMS – Mask – Saddle Creek
8. BEN WASH – Snob Rock – King’s Head
9. FORT ROMEAU – Insides – Ghostly
10. VESSELS – Dilate – Bias
WKNC TOP 2 RPM ADDS
1. SEVEN DAVIS JR. – “Good Vibes” [Single] – Ninja Tune
2. JEAN-MICHEL JARRE AND M83 – “Glory” [Single] – Ultra-Sony
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Slangston Hughes
Few hip hop acts since The Roots have had the audacity to attempt live instruments as part of their brand, but Slangston fearlessly goes in with lyricism and showmanship. The key to his success isn’t from traveling with a band, but recruiting talent from the cities he performs in to give his songs a local flair to wherever he is on stage. This is a unique approach to making music in a genre that usually puts a heavy emphasis on representation of an artist’s specific hometown sound.
Slangston Hughes will be performing this Thursday night at Pinhook in Durham (doors at 9pm), Friday night at Proof Five Points in Raleigh (doors at 9pm) with Eternal the MC for his “Age of Eternal” album release party, and a free show at Schoolkids Records on Saturday (starts at 6pm). Check out WKNC’s podcast to hear the full interview with this artist who is sure to put on a great show alongside our city’s strongest MCs.
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Local Band Local Beer: The Color Exchange
Phain interviewed The Color Exchange last Thursday before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. The Interview includes the songs “Sparks,” “Oxygen,” “Beacon,” and “ Answer”. If you like what you hear, check out The Color Exchange at their Bandcamp.