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DJ Ones to Interview Of Montreal 6/2 5pm EST

I have another amazing privilege in getting the chance to interview Of Montreal tomorrow night at 5 p.m.! Of Montreal plays later that night at Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, and you can hear their interview with me, DJ Ones, before you head out to the show.

Of Montreal is the spectacular band from Athens, Georgia, whose career has spanned the better part of almost two decades. The band has released over ten full length albums with one more entitled False Priest coming sometime later this year. The band has reached growing levels of success over the past decade with their 2007 album Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? reaching number 72 on the Billboard Charts, and their 2008 release Skeletal Lamping reaching 38.

And if you have questions for the band leave, them in the comment section below or tweet them to @wknc881

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PoJv4N1Too

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This Week’s exciting Giveaways

Listen to WKNC this week for these exciting giveaways:

Left Outlet with Tin Djinn (pictured) at The Pour House, on June 1.

Also, Reverent Horton Heat at Cat’s Cradle on June 3.

…And we still have passes for Robin Hood and Sex and the City 2.

Keep listening for these giveaways and others on 88.1 WKNC!

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DJ Ones Five Music Facts from the past week

1. Arcade Fire has announced specifics for their upcoming album entitled The Suburbs. Earlier in the week, the band released a special 12’’ single with two songs from the upcoming album. They have also announced a release date in early August. (via NME)

2. MIA has recently tweeted the phone number of a New York Times journalist who recently published an article that detailed the artist in an unflattering light. In response Lynn Hirschberg, the writer whose number was publicly released, responded saying, “She’s a provocateur, and provocateurs want to be provocative.” Hirschberg also stated that she found MIA’s response, “not surprising.” (via Guardian)

3. Due to Bono’s recent back surgery, U2 had to cancel their upcoming tour and headlining of Glastonbury. It was then later released that the band that would be replacing U2 at the upcoming festival would be Gorillaz instead. (via BBC)

4. The New Pornographers’ Kathryn Calder is set to release her own solo album on August 10th. Following fellow bandmates including Neko Case, Calder’s first solo album is entitled Are You My Mother? (via Pitchfork)

5. David Byrne is suing the Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist, alleging that the Talking Heads’ song “Road to Nowhere” was used in an advertisement without permission or proper licensing. Byrne is seeking $1 million in damages. (via ABC)

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Kooley High says, “See you later.” In-studio Interview

A few hours before Kooley High performs at the Pour House for their farewell Raleigh show, Foolery and Charlie Smarts wanted to come in and chat about their hip-hop legacy in North Carolina as well as their expectations for their futures in New York. The band plans to continue to make new music up north, but not before they have a great send-off tonight which will include classic Kooley High tracks mixed in with some new surprises.

Listen to part of the interview here:

Kooley High on WKNC

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Arcade Fire Finally Releases New Single and New Album Details

The 12’’ single which was previously teased very briefly by Arcade Fire has finally been released to the world. The two songs which are entitled “The Suburbs” and “Month of May” have been highly anticipated, and the unexpected release of these two new tracks already has music press buzzing about the possibilities of the next full length, which is expected sometime later this year. The two tracks have some questioning whether or not the next LP from the band could possibly be a concept album about a dystopian universe.

Since the news has been released, the single has popped up in a Glasgow, Scotland, record store, only with a white label that has basic track info. The picture taken by Chris Ward, the man who found the single in Glasgow is below:

Hear the tracks for yourself:

“Month of May”

[youtube width=“425” height=“25”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23X24Ei7J2w

“The Suburbs”

[youtube width=“425” height=“25”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jG9lqa8Uvw&feature=player_embedded

**Update**

Since the story broke yesterday afternoon, the band has also announced plans for their upcoming album which will be entitled “The Suburbs.” The album is set to release August 3rd. Will and Win Butler spoke on NPR earlier about the meaning behind their next full length’s title, claiming that is was inspired by their upbringing in Houston.

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James Ethan Clark on WKNC: A retrospective

Recently,  the very talented James Ethan Clark was on the radio show for a little Q&A session AND a live performance!

Ladies and gentlemen, I am here to say that the man tore it up on the microphone.  The song “Anna Mae” was a soulful, impassioned, flurry of emotion complete with solid vocals and steady guitar riffs.  "Forbidden Fruit" weaves a tale of unattainable yet irresistible love accompanied with a harmonica solo or two.   However, that’s just one humble deejay’s opinion, as the recordings really speak for themselves.  Help yourself to a listen or two below in the player and the embedded video.  In addition to the songs you can hear below, be sure to check out the full recording of the interview in case you missed it or wanted to hear it all again.  Also, be sure to check out the awesome photos posted nonchalantly around this post.

“Forbidden Fruit”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2Ss5hozgyA

James Ethan Clark interview

James and I
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Free Energy in Studio Next Tuesday 6/1 4pm EST

I, DJ Ones, will have the privilege of interviewing Free Energy next Tuesday at 4pm right here on 88.1 FM. Remember you can always stream the interview live on WKNC.org/listen. The band will come in before their show at Local 506 alongside Jukebox The Ghost, and another KNC favorite Minature Tigers.

Free Energy is one of the fastest rising bands in the nation right now. Since the release of their debut album Stuck on Nothing, the band has gone from receiving high praise from Pitchfork, Uncut, and Spin, and they have been named one of the best new bands of 2010 by Rolling Stone.

After hearing their music on WKNC, make sure you check out their live interview before what is sure to be an excellent show at Local 506. Oh and if you haven’t heard them before, you could always listen to one of my favorite songs, “Bang Pop,” below:

[youtube width=“425” height=“25”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fx-QfVxxRE

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This Week’s Giveaways

This week on WKNC we are giving away tickets to a myriad of fun goodness:

5/28 Carlitta Durand and Kooley High at The Pour House

5/29 North Elementary at Slim’s

Robin Hood, with Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett

Sex and the City 2!!! With Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Kattrall

Keep listening for these exciting giveaways and more!!!!

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Interview with R&B sensation Case audio and wrap up

On Saturday, 5/22, Mir.I.am had the opportunity to speak with multi-platinum R&B legend Case.  In the engaging interview, Case revealed the reason behind his 8 year absence from music, the benefits and disadvantages of going independent, the shooting accident that almost ended his life, and much more.

In the twenty minute interview, Case also describes how involved he was in the writing and production of his latest album The Rose Experience and how he’s already working on the album’s follow up.

Most known for hit singles “Touch Me Tease Me”, “Missing You”, and “Happily Ever After”, some would classify Case’s signature sound as romantic soul with a touch of hip-hop.

Find out more about Case here and on twitter.

Case interview

“Real RnB Radio" formerly known as "Saturday Night Soul and R&B” airs every Saturday night from 9-11pm.

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Interview with R&B sensation Case 5/22 on “Real RnB Radio”

This saturday, May 22nd, from 9-11pm, multi-platinum R&B sensation Case will be calling in for an interview with Mir. I.am on “Real RnB Radio”. 

Tune in as we discover the reason behind Case’s 8 year absence from the music industry, the accident that nearly ended his life, his thoughts on current R&B music and much more.

Most known for classic R&B jams, “Touch Me, Tease Me”, “Happily Ever After”, “Faded Pictures” and the #1 single “Missing You”, Case is now back with his forth album The Rose Experience.  Released last March, The Rose Experience, featuring smash single “Lovely”, shows that Case been able to adapt and bring a current, fresh approach to his music, while remaining true to his signature sound.  

For more information on the R&B star, visit here and follow Case on twitter.

“Real RnB Radio”, formerly known as “Saturday Night Soul and R&B” airs weekly from 9-11pm.