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DJ Ones’ Five Music Facts from the past week

1. LCD Soundsystem has announced that they will follow-up their final show at Madison Square Garden on April2 with a national tour. When asked about the change in heart, frontman James Murphy said, “I don’t know. I thought it would be cool to go out with a bang. I was probably too hungover to realize what I was doing.” (via DerpSounds)

2. Jack White has announced the latest creation of Third Man Records. In following up with the Double Decker album, a 12 inch with a 7 inch record inside, White has announced the Triple Decker. This new concoction contains a 12 inch with a 7 inch on the inside with a CD within the 7 inch. White claimed, “We’re really bringing a new experience to music. This isn’t a gimmick. This is a revolution.” (Daily Speaker)

3. The New York band Yeah Yeah Yeahs have revealed a change in direction for their next release. The band, which has yet to announce their next album, will be renaming themselves. The No No No’s will be the next name for the trio. (PhonoFun)

4. Bjork is set to release a new album. The album, which will be heavy metal instead of Bjork’s usual pop sound, is set to released sometime, possibly never. Inspired in part by the work of Slayer, Bjork told reporters lots of words in a quiet and incoherent fashion, none of which the writers could decipher. (DeckCheck)

5. In an effort to confuse future fans, She and Him have confirmed that the follow-up to “Volume 2” will be titled “Volume 4.” (Rolling Herp)

April Fools!

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SoundOff17 Lykki Li/ Peter, Bjorn and John

In SoundOff we discuss the news of the songwriting process of The Strokes, and we review new albums by Lykki Li and Peter, Bjorn and John.

Listen to episode 17.

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Delightful Giveaways for a Dreary Week

The weather has been teasing us lately; but the best way to brighten any doldrum mood is with some great live music! This week, you could call in and win:
 
3/29: Jacuzzi Boys @ Casbah

3/30: Turbo Fruits @ Pinhook

3/31: Darren Hanlon @ Casbah (** Mollypop’s Pick!)

and WKNC presents Papercuts with Banjo or Freakout @ Kings!

 

 

4/2: Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Cat’s Cradle
and S. Carey (of Bon Iver) @ Kings
4/3: Warpaint @ Kings

Remember, you have to listen to win!
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SoundOff16 The Dodos/Kurt Vile

In this episode of SoundOff we question the legitimacy of Radiohead’s Newspaper edition of The King of Limbs, discuss the efforts by Indie artists to support Japan, and review new albums by Kurt Vile and The Dodos.

Listen to episode 16.

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Giveaways– call and get em!

We’ve got a handful of giveaways for you, our avid listener. Listen online or on your dial.

Call in on our studio lines when the DJ asks for it and you could win these tickets:


Date of Show Band Venue
3.23.11 Brahms 

Songs of Water

Casbah 

Pour House

3.2411 Drew Holcomb 

Vetiver

Lincoln Theatre 

Pinhook

3.25.11 Arabot (Chainsaw) King’s
3.26.11 Shakori Hill’s Luau Event 

Elephant 6

Goldenboy

Raul Malo (Americana)

Shakori Hills, Pittsboro NC 

King’s

Casbah

Cat’s Cradle

3.27.11 J. Roddy Walston 

Sebadoh

King’s 

Cat’s Cradle

3.28.11 Cave Singers King’s

 

 

 

 

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DJ Ones’ Five Music Facts from the past music week

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1. At SXSW Jack White unveiled his newest idea, the rolling record store. The record store on wheels, which sells Third Man Record albums, t-shirts, and other paraphernalia. (via Third Man Records)

2. Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz fame, is set to star in a musical that he himself wrote. The play will be performed in London and will be based around a 16th century spy, John Dee. (via BBC)

3. It has been confirmed that there will be a collaboration between Radiohead frontman, Thome Yorke, and Doom. Not much else is currently available about their upcoming project. (via Pitchfork)

4. The Mountain Goats are doing their part to help raise money for Japan following the tsunamis. The band, which is currently auctioning a one track demo on ebay. All proceeds go towards helping Doctors Without Boarders. (via Pitchfork)

5. TV on the Radio have announced that bassist and keyboardist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. (via TV on the Radio)

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SoundOff15 The Strokes/Noah and the Whale

This week we talk a little bit about the trailer for the collaboration between Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire. We talk about the potential that SXSW brings young acts. We finish by reviewing new albums by Noah and the Whale and The Strokes.

Listen to episode 15.

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The Decemberists are coming in June…and we have tickets!

The Decemberists have a busy summer ahead of them. Lucky for us, their whirlwind “Popes of Pendarvia World Tour” will bring them straight from Bonnaroo to our fair city for a Saturday, June 11 performance at the Raleigh Ampitheatre. Best Coast will join The Decemberists for this and at least three subsequent shows.

Because WKNC is so awesome, not only do we have five pair of tickets to bestow upon our lucky listeners, we have them well before the tickets actually go on sale. If you aren’t one of the lucky ones, you can pick up your own pair starting Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. via Live Nation.

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DJ Elly May interviews Delta Rae!

East Coast touring mavens Delta Rae stopped by the WKNC studio on the morning of Tuesday, March 1 to chat with DJ Elly May.  They talked about what it’s like to be on the road, their “GRAET Mondays” campaign, upcoming shows and the story behind their song “Ooh, Caroline."  Delta Rae also performed "Ooh, Caroline” and “Bottom of the River."  Listen to the full interview and performance below.

Delta Rae Interview

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Eddy B and Tim Gunter on Afterhours

On Feb. 2, Spoons had the opportunity to talk with North Carolina duo Eddy B and Tim Gunter. The debut mixtape from the rapper and producer is “Dear North Carolina, Welcome Back.”

Afterhours Interview with Eddy B and Tim Gunter