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Local Band Local Beer: The Color Exchange
The Color Exchange stopped by for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer on November 5th! The band discussed their album, Cubed, and their favorite memories of Tir Na Nog Irish Pub. The following songs were played during the interview:
1 – Sparks
2 – Beacons
3 – Timelines
Local Band Local Beer: I Was Totally Destroying It
I Was Totally Destroying It stopped by the studio for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for the Local Band Local Beer series on Thursday, November 5th. The band discussed their long and loving history with Tir Na Nog as well as much more. During the interview, the following songs were played:
1 – Yours Truly
2 – Move So Slowly
3 – Cup of Tea
4 – Beneath You All The Way
Local Band Local Beer: ET Anderson
Last Thursday, Phian spoke with ET Anderson about falling in love with each other, their upcoming tour, and emo music. They went on to play at Tir Na Nog Irish pub for Local Band Local Beer, along with Wild Fur and Zack Mexico. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at ET Anderson’s facebook page.
The following tracks were played during the interview:
1 – Going Deaf
2 – It’s Not The Same
3 – Love Is Not
4 – Take Met To The Other Side
11/17: Skylar Spence @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/17: Andrew Jackson Jihad @ Motorco
11/17: Beat Connection @ Local 506
11/18: Nobunny @ Kings
11/19: Futurebirds @ Kings
11/20: Jessica Lea Mayfield @ Motorco
11/20: Turquoise Jeep @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/20: UNiiQU3 @ The Pinhook
11/21: Monjah @ Champions Bar
11/22: Givers @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
Underground: T-Top Interview
Straight off of his outstanding performance on the BET Live Cypher, Fuquay-Varina’s own T-Top came up to our studio to hang out with DJ Iron Mic and Anderson Burrus for The Saturday Night Pre-Game. They talked about Top Bizzy’s experiences at the BET Hip Hop Awards, battle rapping, upcoming shows and his plans to take the rap game by storm. Best thing about it, they blessed the airwaves with their own cypher over the “0 to 100” beat. Check it out, and tune in on Saturday nights for more live interviews and freestyle sessions from local artists.
11/10: The King Khan & BBQ Show @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/11: Neon Indian @ Haw River Ballroom
11/11: The Story So Far @ Cat’s Cradle
11/13: Ed Schrader’s Music Beat @ Kings
Thanks to our pals at Live Nation, this week and next week we are giving away tickets to see Cradle of Filth on Friday, January 26th, 2016! The show will be at The Ritz Raleigh with Butcher Babies and Ne Obliviscaris. If you’re interested in these tickets, stay tuned to 88.1FM WKNC and call in when the DJ asks for calls. Good luck!
Local Band Local Beer: Heartracer Interview
Heartracer stopped by for an interview with Phian before LBLB.
Born Ruffians were awesome enough to stop by for an interview! Here’s what happened.
What?? A giveaway for STS9 tickets??? YES! Thanks to our friends at Live Nation, this week we are giving away THREE pairs of tickets for STS9′s show at The Ritz Raleigh. The tickets also come with an amazing prize back including:
– a VIP viewing
– meet and greet with the band
– an STS9 merch pack
– 1 YEAR of free STS9 downloads
– early admission into the show
Exciting stuff! If you are interested in this amazing giveaway, just stay tuned into WKNC 88.1 FM and be the correct caller when the DJ asks for calls! Good luck!