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Florence and the Machine Reveal New Album Plans

Florence and the Machine are set to release their sophomore full length November 7 in the UK. No exact date has been announced for the rest of the world, but it is expected the album it will be released later in November. The currently untitled LP is set to follow-up the massively successful debut, Lungs, which was released in 2009. Alongside of this news, Florence and the Machine have released a new song titled “What the Water Gave Me.” The soulful new song is available to listen to below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am6rArVPip8&feature=player_embedded

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Back to School Giveaways!

With all the students moving back to campus and all the fun activities going on this week (Wolfstock and FTW!, for starters), we here at WKNC couldn’t help but get excited and have a ton of awesome giveaways for you lovely listeners.

Here’s what you should stayed tuned in for this week:

8/19: Alex Kotch, Tyler Hypnosis, Phil Cook and his Feat, H.U.S.S., Locus Recordings @ The Pinhook

8/20: Birds and Arrows, Caleb Caudel and the Bayonets, Jeff Crawford @ The Pinhook

8/20: Peter Lamb and the Wolves with Shana Tucker @ Casbah

8/20: Dntel with The One AM Radio and Geotic @ Kings

8/20: Archers of Loaf, Hammer No More the Fingers, Cobra Horse @ Cat’s Cradle

8/24: Richard Buckner and David Kilgour @ The ArtsCenter

PLUS Pictureplane’s new album, Thee Physical

Keep our requests lines on your speed dial so when the WKNC DJ asks for it, you can be a winner!

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We have Death Cab for Cutie tickets!

Indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie will perform at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre Monday, August 8 – and we have tickets! When the WKNC DJ asks for it, be the correct caller for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Just a reminder to put it on your speed dial, our studio lines are (919) 860-0881 or (919) 515-2400.

Death Cab’s latest album, “Codes and Keys,” was release late May 2011. Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit will open.

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The Shins Sign to Columbia

After some time apart it looks as if The Shins are back to making music once again. The Shins, who have been working on new material as of late, are set to release a new album sometime next year via Aural Apothecary/Columbia. Alongside of the news of signing to Columbia, The Shins have also announced a brief tour from August through early October.

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The Brewery to close

Music venue The Brewery, located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, will hold its final show Friday, July 29. The show will feature Embracing Goodbye, Sent By Ravens and The Demonstration at 6 P.M.

Opened in 1983, The Brewery has hosted many big-name acts in its time, including Corrosion of Conformity, Black Flag and Jane’s Addiction.  AOL CityGuide dubbed The Brewery “City’s Best” in 2007 and 2008.

The venue announced via Twitter late Saturday night that the building was bought will be torn down.

Fans responded on Twitter by sharing stories and showing support for the venue:

“They took a chance on my band & treated us with respect. Thanks for all you did for the scene.”

“Metal shows just won’t be the same without The Brewery.”

“RIP The Brewery. one of the best music venues in NC. So many memories so many stage dives. You will be missed.”

“Had one last stage dive at The Brewery tonight. Greatest bloody nose of my life.”

“So sad the The Brewery is closing… Met my wife there and had some of the best memories.”

“thanks for giving hip hop a chance over the years when many other clubs in the area were afraid to…seriously.”

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Up and coming Giveaways!

If you thought last week had a lot of giveaways, just wait until you see this week!

 MOVIE SWAG:

Captain America Prize Pack (Frisbee and movie pins)

7/27:  Advance Screening of The Smurfs 3D @ Regal Movies at North Hills 14

DAYTIME:

7/22: Dex Romweber Duo, Birds of Avalon, Eric Sommer @ Cat’s Cradle

7/22: Moonface @ Kings Barcade

7/23: Simple, Monoslang, Spiralfire @ The Pinhook

7/25: The Submarines, Matt Douglas @ Cat’s Cradle

AFTERHOURS:

Dim Mak T-shirts

CHAINSAW:

7/23: F*ck the Facts @ Kings Barcade

SPECIALTY SHOWS:

7/24: The Devil Makes Three with Mandolin Orange @ Cat’s Cradle

7/27: Lucinda Williams @ North Carolina Museum of Art

Enjoy – and remember to keep your radio locked on WKNC to win these awesome prizes!

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Telekinesis, Surfer Blood and More Record Nirvana Tribute Album

In commemoration of the 20-year anniversary of Nirvana’s famous album Nevermind, artists including Telekinesis, Surfer Blood, and Jeff the Brotherhood have each recorded an individual song off of the classic album. Starting Tuesday, July 19 Newermind will be available for free download on SPIN magazine’s Facebook page.

The track listing is

1. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Meat Puppets
2. “In Bloom” by Butch Walker
3. “Come As You Are” by Midnight Juggernauts
4. “Breed” by Titus Andronicus
5. “Lithium” by The Vaselines
6. “Polly” by Amanda Palmer
7. “Territorial Pissings"  by Surfer Blood
8. "Drain You” by Foxy Shazam
9. “Lounge Act” Jessica Lea Mayfield
10. “Stay Away” by Charles Bradley and the Menahan Street Band
11. “On A Plain” by Telekinesis
12. “Something In The Way” by Jeff the Brotherhood
13. “Endless, Nameless” by EMA

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Eels Cancel Cat’s Cradle

Alternative rock band EELS canceled its July 25 show at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. The band, which was scheduled to play with The Submarines and Matt Douglas from The Proclivites, will instead appear on The Late Show with David Letterman July 26. This will be the band’s fifth appearance on the show.

According to the band’s website, EELS “deeply apologize to their Chapel Hill fans and promise to make the date up as soon as they can.”

The Submarines will headline the now free show at Cat’s Cradle. Tickets may be taken to the point of purchase for a full refund.

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Sharon Van Etten Signs to Jagjaguwar

The folk songstress Sharon Van Etten, who released her amazing album Epic in 2010, has just been confirmed to sign with Jagjaguwar and leave her previous label Ba Da Bing. Although not much is known about her upcoming album, she will release her third record sometime in early 2012 with her new label. She will be joining an impressive list of artists including Bon Iver who just released their self-titled sophomore album. The new labelmates have worked with each other in the past during Sounds of the South.

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DJ Ones interviews Sarah Jaffe

Recently I had the chance to talk to Sarah Jaffe before her show at Local 506. We discussed everything from her current tour, to the recent re-release of her 2008 EP Even Born Again. Sarah mentioned everything from how she started, to her time with Kirtland Records, and labels reaction to the success of her debut album Suburban Nature. We also had the chance to talk about the process behind recording her upcoming EP The Way Sound Leaves a Room and her next full length. Listen to the full interview below!

 

Sarah Jaffe Interview