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Arcade Fire’s music video uses Google Maps to a new level

I am always on the look-out for unique music videos, and typically, indie bands pull through with quality footage. However, Arcade Fire’s new video for “We Used To Wait” trumps them all.

Chris Milk used GoogleChrome technology to create an interactive “experience” (because the term “music video” doesn’t do it justice.)

This is how it works: You type in your childhood address. The video will load and when it is ready, a play button will appear. This interactive music video opens a variety of other windows throughout the song, allowing for the viewer to get swept up into the nostalgia.

Close your other browser windows, turn up your speakers, and enjoy.

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Turbo Fruits’ Jonas Stein Chats It Up With Elly May

Jonas Stein of Turbo Fruits called in this morning and took some time to tell me what the band’s been up to and what’s coming up in the future.  There were some technical difficulties in trying to get the phone interview set up correctly, but Jonas was gracious and patient enough to stick around. He announced that the band will be producing a series of 7" vinyl (and digital) collector’s singles over the next year on their Turbo Time label. At the end of the series, they’ll be releasing a full-length album of the singles. He also talked about the Bruise Cruise Festival the band will be playing in February. It’s a  three day Caribbean cruise with a fantastic lineup of garage rock bands including Turbo Fruits, Black Lips, Vivian Girls, The Strange Boys, and more.

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We also discussed more general topics such as whether Jonas felt that being based in Nashville had affected the band’s sound. He said it was more about the environment (people, places, outdoors, etc.) than the city specifically itself, but he did say “if we were from California, we probably wouldn’t sound the way we do.” About touring, Jonas said it was “like going to war in a time of peace.” I also asked whether there was a back-story for the unique video for “Naked With You.” Apparently, it involved hunting down an unknown cute girl in Chicago at the last minute and her being willing to make a sexy but strange music video. I’d say it worked for the best.

Turbo Fruits will be playing tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8 at Local 506 in Chapel Hill.

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SoundOff8 Ra Ra Riot/Jenny and Johnny

This week we talked about the pending legal problems from Vampire Weekend, The X Factor banning Autotune, and we review new releases from Ra Ra Riot and Jenny and Johnny.

Listen to episode eight.

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WKNC To Premiere New Future Islands and Lonnie Walker Tracks!

Yep, you read it right! WKNC will have the great pleasure of premiering two brand new songs by local favorites Lonnie Walker and Future Islands from their split 7" coming out this November. We are the very first ones to have the tracks, so you’ll just have to tune in to the Local Lunch this Wednesday to hear them (and trust me, they rock).

The one and only DJ Ray will be unlocking the treasure chest of two brand new singles to rock you through the next week and a half until we get to see both bands live at Hopscotch! Are you as excited as I am?!??

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This Week’s Delish Giveaways

This week, we’re giving away lots of artist schwag, including vinyls, t-shirts, and even CDs.

We are also giving away tickets to Jim Avett at the Pour House on August 29.

In other exciting giveaway news, we have tickets to Takers, The Other Guys, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and The Expendibles, showing at Crossroads 20 in Cary, NC. These tickets are good Monday through Thursday. Sorry, no weekends.

That’s it for me, next week, MOLLYPOP will be taking over my duties. It’s been great serving you this summer. Thanks for being so great!

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Vampire Weekend Ticket Giveaway! (No sparkly skin required)

Vampire Weekend will be playing with special guest Beach House at the Raleigh Amphitheatre on Sunday, October 17 in support of their new album Contra. Tickets go on sale at Livenation.com on Friday, August 27, but WKNC has them now.  Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it, and you could win!

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SoundOff7 Best Coast/Arcade Fire

We are back from the summer break and this week we focus on new releases from Arcade Fire and Best Coast.

Listen to episode seven.

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This Week’s Fantastic Giveaways

This week we have a lot of cool stuff to give away!

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We have tickets to The Stone Temple Pilots with The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on October 5 at The Raleigh Amphitheatre and  Sound Tribe System 9 at The Raleigh Amphitheatre on August 25.

We have tickets to Warpaint on August 18 at The Local 506.

On August 19, we have tickets to Cockabilly Roadshow at The Pour House and Lou Barlow At Cat’s Cradle.

On August 20, we have tickets to Jack the Radio at Slim’s, Chatham County Line at Fletcher Theatre, and The Design at The Pour House.

On August 21, we have tickets to Malarkey Gras ft. American Aquarium at The Pour House.

DON’T FORGET THAT WE HAVE MOVIE TICKETS TO:

The Other Guys, Scott Pilgrim v. The World, and The Expendables

Keep Listening to WKNC for these giveaways and more!

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STS9 Comes to Raleigh Amphitheatre

Wanna go so Sound Tribe Sector 9 at their August 25 show at The Raleigh Amphitheatre? Well, you can get tickets now at Livenation.com or be the correct caller when the WKNC DJ asks for it, and you could win tickets!

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Pilots and Bikers and ticket giveaways – oh my!

Stone Temple Pilots and special guest Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will be playing at The Raleigh Amphitheatre, Tuesday, October 5. Tickets go on sale at Livenation.com on August 20, but you can get them here now. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it to win.