Smoke From All The Friction performs a live set for DJ Beowvlf and all of WKNC’s lucky listeners! Settle in and listen up for a great show including some exclusive musical sneak peaks.
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John is back this week as the boys get you updated on men’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, swimming and diving, and the women’s basketball remaining undefeated. Super Bowl preview as well.
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Chainsaw Charts 2/15
# Artist Record Label
1 GIDEON “No Love/No One” [Single] Equal Vision
2 OSSUARIUM Living Tomb 20 Buck Spin
3 BURY TOMORROW Black Flame Sony
4 BLEED FROM WITHIN Era Century Media
5 BORN OF OSIRIS The Simulation Sumerian
6 SANCTION The Infringement of God’s Plan Pure Noise
7 YEAR OF THE KNIFE First State Aggression [EP] 713281
8 ATTACKER Armor Of The Gods [EP] Metal On Metal
9 INCITE Built To Destroy Minus Head
10 DAMN YOUR EYES Radio Sampler [Advance Tracks] Self-Released
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Afterhours Charts 2/14
# Artist Record Label
1 APHEX TWIN Collapse [EP] Warp
2 HOLOGRAM TEEN Between The Funk And the Fear [EP] Self-Released
3 SOPHIE Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Future Classic
4 FLYING LOTUS “Heroes Pt. 5” [Single] Adult Swim
5 UNKNOWN ARTIST Chikyu-u Unknown [EP] Chikyu-u
6 TORO Y MOI Outer Peace Carpark
7 32STICHES “Remember This” [Single] Self-Released
8 YAEJI One More – Remixes [EP] Self-Released
9 ARIA Molecule Mille Feuilles
10 DEVATA DAUN Pye Luis [EP] Pytch
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Daytime Charts 2/14
# Artist Record Label
1 HAPPY NOTHING Happy Nothing [EP] Self-Released
2 CHERRY GLAZERR Stuffed & Ready Secretly Canadian
3 SHARON VAN ETTEN Remind Me Tomorrow Jagjaguwar
4 PUZZLE X Hail Burger
5 ADVENTURE VIOLENCE Adventure Violence Inmaginator
6 MOTHERS Render Another Ugly Method Anti-
7 CALEB FRAID The Old Rugged Me Self-Released
8 IAN SWEET Crush Crusher Hardly Art
9 JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD Magick Songs Dine Alone
10 MADELINE KENNEY Perfect Shapes Carpark
11 HEMHORA AND THE GLASS BAND Helix Pattern Blues [EP] Greyday
12 CATBATH Glitter Box Self-Released
13 YELLOW DAYS Radio Sampler RCA
14 PHANTASTIC FERNITURE Phantastic Ferniture Polyvinyl
15 UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Wasteland Rise Above
16 MAUS HAUS “High School”/“White Kids” [Single] 30th Century
17 BOYO Dance Alone Danger Collective
18 SPUD CANNON Squeeze Self-Released
19 TWIST Distancing Buzz
20 A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS Pinned Dead Oceans
21 GIRLPOOL What Chaos Is Imaginary Anti-
22 MASS GOTHIC I’ve Tortured You Long Enough Sub Pop
23 KERO KERO BONITO Time N’ Place Polyvinyl
24 LIFE Popular Music Afghan Moon
25 TY SEGALL Fudge Sandwich In The Red
26 JERRY PAPER Like A Baby Stones Throw
27 JACK STAUBER HiLo Plopscotch
28 MOUNTAIN GOATS, THE “Younger” [Single] Merge
29 MIKE KROL Power Chords Merge
30 WHALE CITY Warmduscher The Leaf Label
What’s up Butcher Crew!? Last month (January) I got to see the boys in Metallica for the second time! I went to both legs of the North American WorldWired tour. The first was back in 2017 in Atlanta, GA at SunTrust Park. The most recent time I saw them was in Raleigh, NC at the PNC Arena.
The two times that I’ve seen Metallica were very different. While seeing them in Atlanta, I was outside in GA (and you already know I was in the pit). Metallica brought along Voltbeat and Avenged Sevenfold for this leg. At this time, I had never seen Metallica, so me and my mom traveled down to Atlanta to check ’em out! Their stage performance was incredible and their energy was unmatched. They played their most popular songs (Sad But True, One, Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, and Master of Puppets, etc.), and being that close to the band yelling the words to their songs back to them is something I will never forget. Also, during the Atlanta show, Robert (Bass player) complimented my mom’s cowboy hat. You already know we had to bring some crazy NC redneck style to Georgia. I still remember this show like it was yesterday, and being in the pit for Metallica is something I will always cherish. To top it all off, right after Metallica, I had to book it back to Raleigh to go to orientation at NC State. The grind never stops.
ATLANTA, GA.
The most recent time I saw Metallica, it was a little bit different. It was in Raleigh at the PNC Arena, literally 10 minutes from where I live. So, this show was indoors and I had Club Seating. My parents and I went, and this was our Christmas gift to ourselves. Unlike the show in Atlanta, there were no other bands with Metallica, but there was a comedian. It was a weird match up but it was entertaining. Seeing Metallica was different this time. One of the main reasons was that I had a seat and I wasn’t in the pit. Instead of headbanging, moshing, and jumping around, I sat, stood, and sang the songs (though I did sling some hair during the DJ’s set). This was a much more casual way of seeing Metallica and it was a fun time just playing air guitar with my dad and pointing at each other when we were singing the songs. Just like before, Metallica never disappoints. They were set up “In the Round,” which basically means the stage is in the center of the arena and the crowd surrounds them. Lars’ drum kit would rotate so each side of the arena appeared to be front and center. They had fire, big screens, and all other kinds of technological advances during this show. Their energy was great, again, and they put on another great show. They played their best-known hits, but also some songs that I was really surprised that they played (Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Creeping Death, and Fuel). They were very interactive with the crowd and let me tell you, there were a lot of people there. Metallica set a new record for how many people were at the PNC Arena that night.
RALEIGH, NC.
Metallica is by far the best band that I have seen live. No one can beat their live performances. I believe everyone should go see Metallica at least once in their life because even if you aren’t a metalhead, you know who Metallica is. And I KNOW you know their songs. We all played them on Guitar Hero, don’t lie to me.
And by seeing Metallica for the second time, I have now seen the Big Four (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer) each two or more times!
Have you seen Metallica? How was it?
Stay Metal,
THE SAW
John is out this week but Cody Hoyle steps in as he and Benjamin get you caught up in Swimming and Diving shellacking of UNC, Rifle and Gymnastics. Cody provides insight in his area of expertise in MMA and the WWE as well as how the government shutdown may have stopped the expansion of an up and coming pro wrestling league!
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Chainsaw Charts 2/8
# Artist Record Label
1 AFTERMATH There Is Something Wrong Zoid
2 ATTACKER Armor Of The Gods [EP] Metal On Metal
3 SPIRITS OF FIRE Spirits Of Fire Frontiers
4 GIDEON “2 Deep” [Single] Equal Vision
5 WHILE SHE SLEEPS “The Guilty Party” [Single] Spinefarm
6 CHOKE CHAMBER “Broken Moral Compass” [Single] Self-Released
7 ANY GIVEN DAY “Loveless” [Single] Shaprtone
8 BORN OF OSIRIS The Simulation Sumerian
9 SILENT PLANET When The End Began Solid State
10 WARS Scorn and Fidelity [EP] A Wolf At Your Doors
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Afterhours Charts 2/7
# Artist Record Label
1 APHEX TWIN Collapse [EP] Warp
2 HOLOGRAM TEEN Between The Funk And the Fear [EP] Self-Released
3 SOPHIE Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Future Classic
4 FLYING LOTUS “Post Requiste” [Single] Brainfeeder
5 UNKNOWN ARTIST Chikyu-u Unknown [EP] Chikyu-u
6 TORO Y MOI Outer Peace Carpark
7 32STICHES “Remember This” [Single] Self-Released
8 YAEJI One More – Remixes [EP] Self-Released
9 ARIA Molecule Mille Feuilles
10 DEVATA DAUN Pye Luis [EP] Pytch
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January Favorites 2019 // Dj Psyched
When 2019 started I told myself I would listen to a lot more new music this year. And since January has come to an end I wanted to reflect on some of my favorite songs from this month. So I made a playlist of them (linked at the end) and in this article I want to highlight my top three favorites from the playlist. Quick disclaimer they’re not all brand new but they are new to me (and most are relatively recent). It was difficult choosing my top three favorite for this list but with a lot of contemplating and listening I came up with this:
American Anonymous – Demi the Daredevil
This list is starting off strong with one of the most unique tracks I’ve heard so far this year. Demi the Daredevil can best be described as alternative theatrical rock (with dark elements, but not too dark). And that’s exactly the vibe that comes from the track. The track starts with glitchy noises and these eerie bells come in, then the track explodes with the powerful vocals and electronics mixed with bass and steady drum beats. But it’s the lyrics that really make this track stand out to me. Every verse holds its own unique elements and themes, but they’re all held together nicely with the repeating chorus. The track holds a high energy all throughout and there’s enough lyrical and instrumental diversity that it doesn’t get old or worn out, especially when the breakdown comes through near the end of the track. I was a little shocked to see that this track hasn’t gained more traction because it’s incredibly well rounded and the chorus will easily stick with the listener.
Trippy – Mindchatter
This track is a 2019 release and I have to say it’s an amazing one. This song is, just as the title says, trippy. It’s mesmerizingly smooth and catchy. The best way I can describe the sound is that one chill friend that seems to never get fazed by anything. It’s a track I put on when I’m feeling stressed by school work or just want to relax a bit. I couldn’t find much on the band but I’ve really enjoyed the two tracks they’ve released this year and I’m excited to see what else they release.
W€ CHANG£ – Clarence Clarity
According to spotify this was my most played track of the month. W€ CHANG£ caught my ear from the very first listen and I haven’t gone a day without it since. This track has so many elements to it that you simply can’t just listen to it one time, it takes a few listens, focusing on different elements, to truly hear the whole thing. Every time I listen I find myself fixating on a different piece and it keeps the track exciting to go back to. The music and vocals have a very electronic sound with some rock and light guitar elements thrown into the mix. The breakdown reminds me of something you would hear at a carnival and it really adds to the daunting undertones of the track. It’s definitely one of those tracks you really have to just listen to to get the full feel for.
All of these tracks have made me pretty excited to continue this ‘more music 2019’ thing. But lastly, I can’t finish this list without giving some honorable mentions (although it was pretty hard to choose these too):
Death, Thrice Drawn by The Scary Jones
Soft Music/ Juno Portraits Of The Jovian Sky by of Montreal
Wavy Gravy by Okey Dokey
Meteor Shower by Cavetown
Monster by Dodie
Best,
DJ Psyched
https://open.spotify.com/user/1218329188/playlist/0jpWCH8IX6YuJLAxiOFXZV?si=PFdeNpn_QPuk4Ao_IISyJA