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ECU? More like EC-Eww

ECU has two big games against us – and I will review how our women’s soccer team did and how our football team will be. 


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Looking into the sound design behind Opal99’s Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat

Evie Dallmann interviews Carter Bentley and Connor Smith about their sound design for the film “Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat.” Carter, who invited Connor to join the team, highlights the extensive work involved in the sequel. Connor shares his excitement about incorporating his own music into the film, including songs he made for other projects. They discuss the synth-focused score, inspired by John Carpenter, and the use of a clock tower melody. Connor emphasizes the importance of respecting and sampling from various influences, aiming to create a unique and culturally relevant soundtrack. The conversation also touches on the balance between horror and humor in the film.


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Back to School!

We’re here to get you geared up for the new school year by covering NFL draft prospects, Boo Corrigan’s press conference, and NC State’s 2005 March Madness run. 


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Chainsaw Charts 8/12

Scimitar dropped off the charts last week, but is back as the top-played song on WKNC’s Chainsaw.

Top Metal Songs on WKNC

RankArtistTitleLabel
1SCIMITARScimitarium ICrypt of the Wizard
2SPITEThe Third TempleInvictus
3BLIND GIRLSAn Exit ExistsPersistent Vision
4DORMANT ORDEALTooth And NailWillowtip
5HIGH ON FIRECometh the StormMNRK Heavy
6PHRENELITHAshen WombDark Descent
7DRAWN AND QUARTEREDLord of Two HornsNuclear Winter
8VILDHJARTADar Skogen Sjunger Under Evighetens GranarCentury Media
9BLOOD ABSCISSIONI IDebemur Motri
10EMMA GOLDMANAll You Are Is WeZegema Beach


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Afterhours Charts 8/12

Vylet Pony keeps the top Afterhours spot for the second week in a row, with zzkillme in second place.

Top Electronic Songs on WKNC

RankingArtistRecordLabel
1VYLET PONYLove & PonystepHorse Friends
2ZZKILLMELucky Star ✰Self-Released
3TURQUOISEDEATHGuardianPlantasia
4MADELINE KENNEYKiss From The BalconyCarpark
5JAMIE LIDELLPlaces Of UnknowingTODO
6SHHAUHigher EntropySelf-Released
7CLUSTERFUNKforestryfakenumberland
8SHINJONGFreewillpilledSelf-Released
9ALIA LAINis this the pulse of mechanical ruinsSelf-Released
10IO-NULL (.DRN)µnervesSelf-Released

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ArtistRecordLabel
1ZZKILLMELucky Star ✰Self-Released
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Underground Charts 8/12

BAMBII’s “Infinity Club II” EP moves up two slots for the top spot this week on WKNC’s Underground.

Top Hip-Hop/R&B Songs on WKNC

RankArtistRecordLabel
1BAMBIIInfinity Club II [EP]Because
2MXNXSTXR AND DESTRUCTO“What You Need” feat. Thundercat & Channel Tres [Single]All My Friends
3AESOP ROCKBlack Hole SuperetteRhymesayers
4BUTCHER BROWNLetters From The AtlanticConcord Jazz
5KOKOROKOGet The Message [EP]Brownswood
6CHEW“Horseheads” feat. Day Tripper [Single]CorpoRAT
7DUCKWRTHAll American F*ckboyThem Hellas
8FLY ANAKIN(The) Forever DreamLex
9AJ TRACEYDon’t Die Before You’re DeadRevenge
10LORD SKOPIFFStimulated
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Sunset Charts 8/12

Top Jazz Songs on WKNC

RankArtistRecordLabel
1GOTTS STREET PARKOn The InsideBlue Flowers
2JAMIE SHEWSpicy, Classy (and a little) SassySelf-Released
3RENEE ROSNESCrossing PathsSmoke Sessions
4DANA AND ALDENSpeedoConcord Jazz/Concord
5HIROMIOUT THERETelarc/Concord Jazz
6TYREEK MCDOLEOpen Up Your SensesArtwork
7JUAN PEREALightkeeperZoho
8STAN HARRISONSome Poor Soul Has A FireAdhyaropa
9MILTON NASCIMENTOMinasEMI Brasil
10PETER BERNSTEINBetter AngelsSmoke Sessions

Top Adds This Week

ArtistRecordLabel
1JOSHUA REDMANWords Fall ShortBlue Note
2PAUL CORNISH“Queen Geri” [Single]Blue Note
3ITAI KRISSDaybreakJojo
4RYAN KEBERLE AND COLLECTIV DO BRASILChoro Das ÁguasAlternate Side
5JOE FARNSWORTHThe Big RoomSmoke Sessions
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Top Charts 8/13

Mae Martin’s “I’m A TV” tops WKNC’s charts this week, moving up from 10th place. Animal Collective also moves up two slots for second place.

Top Songs on WKNC

RankArtistAlbumLabel
1MAE MARTINI’m A TVCasablanca/Republic
2ANIMAL COLLECTIVE“Love On The Big Screen” [Single]Domino
3CLEOPATRICKFake MoonNowhere Special/Thirty Tigers
4DOUBLE WISHDeeper Ecstasy [EP]Hit The North
5FOXWARREN2 (Two)Anti-
6JADE BIRDWho Wants To Talk About Love?Glassnote
7LIGHTHEADEDThinking, Dreaming, Scheming!Slumberland
8SASAMIBlood On The Silver ScreenDomino
9SEA LEMONDiving For A PrizeLuminelle
10STEREOLABInstant Holograms On Metal FilmWarp/Duophonic
11SUBSONIC EYESingapore DreamingTopshelf
12SUNBATHEMyself To YouTime Release
13APRIL MARCH“Surfing Castafiore” [Single]Bong Load
14BUG CRUSHSomehow I Go In Circles All The Time [EP]Self-Released
15DAUGHTER OF SWORDSAlexPsychic Hotline
16FEEBLE LITTLE HORSE“This Is Real” [Single]Saddle Creek
17FRANKIE COSMOSDifferent TalkingSub Pop
18GRAHAM HUNTTimeless World ForeverRun For Cover
19MAMALARKYHex KeyEpitaph
20MEI SEMONESAnimaruBayonet
21ALL FEELSThis Place Is A MessageFlower Sounds
22BABE HAVENNuisanceSelf-Released
23BEN KATZMANS DEGREASERTears On The BeachBUFU
24BOB JUNIORFriends Vol. 2777
25COSINEVITales From The RainbowlandsTree Critters
26DISCUSTo Relate ToSun-Rom
27FIND MY FRIENDSFind My Friends [EP]Bloody Knuckles
28FLORRYSounds LikeDear Life
29JADE THE MOON“Dirty John Type” [Single]Self-Released
30KINOTEKIThe VisitorLimiting Factor

Top Adds This Week

ArtistRecordLabel
1HORSEPOWERHorsepower [EP]Rose Garden
2SMUTTomorrow Comes CrashingBayonet
3LIGHTHEADEDThinking, Dreaming, Scheming!Slumberland
4GREET DEATHDie In LoveDeathwish
5ANIMAL COLLECTIVE“Love On The Big Screen” [Single]Domino
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FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL

This episode goes in depth on the roster and coaching outlook for the 2025-2026 football season. It’ll also go in depth on the a notable Tobacco Road Rivalry season for NC State as well as how past bowl games foreshadow NCSU’s football future. 


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Art in Motion: The Paperhand Puppet Project

 In this episode, I sit down with Donovan from the renowned Paperhand Puppet Project to explore the power of puppetry as a force for change. We dive into the heart of their visually stunning performances and the deeper message behind the artistry, a call to care for our planet, uplift our communities, and reconnect with what truly matters. Donovan shares how the project uses creativity and collaboration to spark conversations about sustainability, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. We also discuss how their work continues to inspire other forms of art, creating ripple effects that bring important topics to light in powerful, unexpected ways.


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