Where are your fave WKNC DJ’s going to be chilling during Hopsctoch? Check out their schedules below!
Going to be a Kings Friday night for Sand Pact? Say hi to Double Duchess! You can also catch her DJing live from Wristband City today from 3-4 p.m.
The Fuzz plans to close out Thursday and Saturday at Lincoln Theatre. You can also catch her and DJ Yalla live at Wristband City Friday at 4 p.m. for NO DUDES PWR HR Hopscotch edition.
DJ sPaRr0vV is spending Sunday at Red Hat Ampitheatre! You can also catch her DJing live from Wristband City with Whatsherface on Saturday from 1-2 p.m. and with wolfware Saturday from 2-3 p.m.
You’ll find our local music director Whatsherface at lots of local acts this weekend. She’ll also be live at Wristband City with DJ Mac on Saturday at noon and with Whatsherface Saturday at 1 p.m.
DJ Casserole better have good walking shoes! You can also catch them DJing live at Wristband City today from 1:30-3 p.m.
1 BABY IN VAIN – More Nothing – Partisan 2 DOWNTOWN BOYS – Cost Of Living – Sub Pop 3 WIDOWSPEAK – Expect The Best – Captured Tracks 4 STRANGE RELATIONS – Editorial You – Tiny Engines 5 SEE THROUGH DRESSES – Horse Of The Other World – Tiny Engines 6 SO MANY WIZARDS – Heavy Visions – Lolipop 7 JEN CLOHER – Jen Cloher – Milk!/Marathon Artists 8 WAXAHATCHEE – Out In The Storm – Merge 9 A GIANT DOG – Toy – Merge 10 INSTITUTE – Subordination – Sacred Bones 11 QUEEN MOO – Mean Well – Topshelf 12 THE PREATURES – Girlhood – Harvest 13
KATIE VON SCHLEICHER – Shitty Hits – Ba Da Bing 14 GIRL RAY – Earl Grey – Moshi Moshi 15 WARIK – In My Lens (EP) – Self-Released 16 RATBOYS – GN – Topshelf 17 WALTER ETC. – Gloom Cruise – Lame-O 18 SEXTILE – Albeit Living – Felte 19 CAROLINE SAYS –
50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong – Western Vinyl 20 EXHIBITION – Last Dane (EP) – Cult 21 BRIANA MARELA – Call It Love – Jagjaguwar 22 TRAILER TRASH TRACYS – Althaea – Double Six 23 SOCCER MOMMY – Collection – Fat Possum 24 DASHER – Sodium – Jagjaguwar 25 LIARS – TFCF – Mute 26 FRANKIE ROSE – Cage Tropical – Slumberland 27 VALLEY QUEEN – Destroyer (EP) – Self-Released 28 BIG THIEF – Capacity – Saddle Creek 29 HIGH FUNCTIONING FLESH – Culture Cut – Dais 30 DREAM WIFE – Fire (EP) – Lucky Number
TOP ADDS 1 DEERHOOF – Mountain Moves – Joyful Noise 2 LOMELDA – Thx – Double Double Whammy 3 LOVELY BAD THINGS – Teenage Grown Ups – Burger 4 MADELINE KENNEY – Night Night At The First Landing – Company 5 THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART – The Echo of Pleasure – Painbow 6 ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER – Talk Tight Reissue (EP) – Sub Pop 7 ZOLA JESUS – Okovi – Sacred Bones 8 BABY JESUS – Take Our Sons Away – Yipee Ki Yay
The Captain here with something completely unrelated to all things emo and That Emo Show. You’ve probably heard of pairing different wines with cheeses or courses within a meal but what about food pairings for some of your favorite artists/my favorite artists at this year’s Hopscotch? I’ve created five pairings for five artists below:
1. Run The Jewels (Hip-Hop/Rap)
The duo of Killer Mike and El-P have etched out their own brand of catchy, politically-charged hip-hop over the past few years. Given their status as a two-piece it would be fitting to make their pairing not one but two different dishes. Taken from an interview found here, El-P’s pairing would be Beef Bulgogi and Killer Mike’s a dish from one of his Atlanta favorites, The Ghetto Burger. They play at Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday at 8:00 PM!
2. Preoccupations [formally known as Viet Cong] (Post-Punk)
Preoccupations is ½ of the now-defunct band, Women, and previously known as Viet Cong. They released a self-titled album last year and it’s a soundscape at times and technical nonsense at others. Just pack a picnic for the beach and then put that in the blender and there you go. Preoccupations takes the stage at Lincoln Theatre on Friday at 11:30 PM!
3. Thou (Sludge Metal)
Easily being one of the heaviest artists at this year’s Hopscotch, Thou has been cranking out sludgy jams since 2005. Since they’re old heads at their craft, it’s probably a safe assumption they put on a powerful, energetic set. The dish that pairs well with them really isn’t food at all. It’s motor oil in a sippy cup. Thou’s set is at The Pour House on Friday at 11:00 PM!
4. KAYTRANADA (Electronic/R&B)
Louis Celestin (better known by KAYTRANADA) is a Haitian-Canadian DJ/producer who released his debut album 99.9% last year (it’s 100% fire). 99.9% is laidback with an in-the-pocket vibe and has no lack of great artists features like BadBadNotGood and Anderson.Paak. To honor his combined heritage, his dish would be riz collé aux pois (a traditional Haitian red snapper and bean dish) with a side of poutine. KAYTRANADA plays The Basement at 12:00 AM on Friday!
5. Margo Price (Singer-Songwriter)
Margo Price is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who released her debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, last year. In listening to a chunk of the Hopscotch artists, her material is what sticks out the most for me compared to everything else. Midwest Farmer’s Daughter has that “twang”, but it’s a mature work with plenty of nice instrumentals to bob your head to. Her pairing is probably no surprise to anyone. Just a classic Southern spread of fried chicken, okra, mashed potatoes and a biscuit. Margo plays City Plaza on Thursday at 8:15 PM!
Hope you enjoyed the read and learned a little about each artists in the process! The full 2017 Hopscotch lineup can be found here and the entire festival schedule here. Look for me this weekend and we can talk all things sad…
AAs one-half of the NO DUDES PWR HR, I just couldn’t not tell y’all about the acts led by people of underrepresented genders that I’m most excited for at this year’s Hopscotch Music Festival. Here they are in alphabetical order:
Cayetana: Slim’s, Thursday at midnight (technically it’s Friday)
Is it just me, or are all musicians from Philly these days? Jk. But, as my friend once told me, there’s truth behind every “jk,” and clearly the scene there is producing some great artists. One of these is Cayetana, who you should listen to if you just can’t get enough straight up indie rock. Pay special attention to their lyrics and the bass line in Grumpy’s, and be sure to catch them at Slim’s. Cayetana press photo from Bandcamp.
Madame Gandhi: Nash Hall, Friday at 11:30 p.m.
If you’re going to Hopscotch to be inspired, definitely check out Madame Gandhi’s set. She’s a percussionist, electronic musician, vocalist and activist who seriously cares about people. If you see her set, she’s sure to create some great beats and leave you thinking afterwards. To give you an idea, check out the song The Future is Female. Madame Gandhi “Voices” album cover
Mary Timony Plays Helium: Red Hat Amphitheatre, Sunday at 4:15 p.m.
If you’re like me, you know Mary Timony mostly from the bands Ex Hex and Wild Flag, but her set at Hopscotch will be special. Timony went on tour this summer, recreating the songs of Helium, the band that she fronted in the 1990s. She’s bringing these songs to Hopscotch, and who knows when else you’ll be able to hear them live? My personal faves are Hole in the Ground and Superball. Ex Hex at South By Southwest 2014 photo by Bri Aab, WKNC.
MOURN: CAM, Friday at 11 a.m.
I thought I’d never get to see this band in my life. The self-proclaimed “very young quartet” is from Spain, and they make awesome post-punk music that I can’t wait to hear live. They’re also releasing a new EP, Over the Wall, on the same day that they play. Check out their new single here, though I’m partial to Misery Factory and Gertrudis, Get Through This!MOURN press photo from Bandcamp.
Solange: Red Hat Amphitheater, Saturday at 9 p.m.
Of course. Of course. Just be there! Until then, I highly recommend taking a peek at Solange’s music videos because they’re really visually engaging. Try Don’t Touch My Hair or Losing You. Solange Knowles’ “A Seat at the Table’ album cover
ZenSoFly: Red Hat Amphitheater, Saturday at 2:15
If you saw her at this year’s Double Barrel Benefit, you know she’s the best. If you didn’t, now you can find out. It’s great to see so much great hip-hop at Hopscotch, including local artist ZenSoFly. I personally will never get over CookOut, and her EP Little Miss Perfect is great. ZenSoFly at Double Barrel Benefit 14 photo by Katelyn Auger, WKNC.
Want to hear these artists and more on WKNC? Listen at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 8 for a special NO DUDES PWR HR show broadcast from Wristband City!
For the full Hopscotch schedule, click here. Catch you out there!
The countdown to Hopscotch is winding down. Concerts are always better with friends, so you’d want your friends to keep you company during this annual event, right? But perhaps you find that you’re the only one in your friend group that is associated to WKNC (even if by just listening to the station or you just really dig our website) and therefore realize that your interest in/obsession with Hopscotch interest isn’t shared. That’s okay, having friends with different interests is what life is all about. However, we still should care about are friends and empower them do what’s in their best interest. So, if you realize that you are the only member of you, apartment, rec league team, cubicle section, study group, posse, crew, mob, etc. that is a) is going to b) wants to go to, or c) has at least heard of Hopscotch, you need to show your group that you care about them and introduce them to the experience that is Hopscotch.
Step 1: Casually Introduce the subject
It’s the week immediately following Labor Day and everyone has returned from what is most likely their last summer adventure. Whether it’s the realization that the first round of tests is in sight or that you have to clock back in tomorrow morning, your friends aren’t ready to let go of summer. Gently bring up the idea that they can still have one last big bang the weekend of memories at Raleigh’s biggest music festival of the year. Yes, you just said weekend, music, festival, and Raleigh in the same sentence. No, you did not mean Bonaroo or Lolla. You’re talking about the one and only, the North Carolinian music fanatic’s dream, the cake that they can have and eat too – HOPSCOTCH.
Step 2: Hit them with the Ol’ Razzle Dazzle
Now that they’re aware of the occasion, give them a reason to go. You want to be careful here. Right now you have them hooked, so you need to keep up the momentum as you reel them in. The best way to go about this is disorientation: Throw out the big-name artists you know they love, as well as the fact that there’ll be local (yes; local as in Cheerwine-drinking, Cookout-Tray ordering, lowkey-still-knows-all-the-words-to-either Sweet Caroline and/or Raise Up) acts to discover as well. Make them feel like a music scout by describing the different venues in which they can be in the presence of seasoned and up-and-coming stars: Kings, The Pour House, CAM Raleigh (yes, the museum!), The Basement, and more! And of course, don’t neglect to mention that you (insert your name) will be there to not only guide them through this experience as someone in touch with WKNC but to experience it alongside them as well – YOU are also a selling point.
Step 3: Provide the 411
At this point your friends are in all probability on their phones buying tickets so they don’t miss out on this opportunity and have to wait until next year. They bombard you with questions about the details: when, where, parking, food, times, etc. Releasing them from their fervor, provide the following responses:
When: September 7th-10th
Where: Downtown Raleigh
Parking:
Free on NC State’s campus after 5 pm
Use WKNC’s Lyft code WKNC50 to get credits toward your first Lyft rides.
Skip it by taking the Wolfprowl into downtown between 10 pm and 3 am onFriday and Saturday nights
Walk or bike if you’re super local – save the Earth!
Food: Almost every block downtown has some food vendor on it, or bring your own!
Times: Check out and print the full Hopscotch Schedule @ http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/schedule/
If some or all of this information escapes you in the moment, you can always direct your friends to WKNC’s blog and they can peruse at their own convenience. Remember – take care of your friends by introducing them to Hopscotch in a reasonable, non-assaulting or judgmental manner. They’ll thank you for it and be glad they knew about this epic final summer hurrah.
This year we will be putting our rivalries aside and teaming up with UNCCH’s WXYC for a Hopscotch day party! This year’s day party will be occurring on Friday, Sept. 8 at Legends Nightclub in downtown Raleigh starting at 12pm.
For those who may be new to the festival or unfamiliar, day parties are free and open to the public concerts which occur every day before the festival and generally start at noon.
They are the perfect opportunity for those who don’t have a ticket to see some music and participate in the Hopscotch festivities or for those who do have tickets to get their pre-game on and see additional artists not featured on the official lineup.
If you decide to go out to day parties, ours is one not to miss. Legends, which is located at the corner of W Hargett St and Harrington st is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the rest of downtown with its large outdoor bar, generous seating in its lounge, and large stage it’s the perfect venue and hang out space. In addition this party is put on by college radio stations so naturally the artists chosen to play will be amazing, but for those who would like to know more here’s a brief description of what to expect:
Oxidant: Raleigh based powerviolence/hardcore. The perfect early set to get your blood pumping for the day. https://oxidant.bandcamp.com/
Chucha: https://soundcloud.com/chu_laura Electronic project of Laura Munoz. Her music can be noizey, dancey, and make you the feel like floating through space any way it will impress you.
Jock Gang: Experimental/artful indy rock music from Atlanta Georgia
The Muslims: Durham based politically charged punk music. Queer and muslim band members use the power of musical activism to fight racial profiling in the age of Trump. https://youtu.be/wrz2Euscpzc
The schedule will be as follows:
12:00 – Oxidant 1:00 – Chucha 2:00 – Jock Gang 3:00 – Ami Dang 4:00 – Das Drip 5:00 – The Muslims
Come out enjoy some music and maybe meet some of your favorite radio DJs!
Ben Denton and John Hinton discuss Packapalooza, Russell Wilson, NCSU football preview, college athlete rights, their fantasy football picks, and much more in the first ever episode of Pack is Life, a new sports podcast on 88.1 WKNC!
1 STRANGE RELATIONS – Editorial You – Tiny Engines 2 DOWNTOWN BOYS – Cost of Living – Sub Pop 3 SEE THROUGH DRESSES – Horse of the Other World – Tiny Engines 4 BABY IN VAIN – More Nothing – Partisan 5 WIDOWSPEAK – Expect the Best – Captured Tracks 6 WAXAHATCHEE – Out In the Storm – Merge 7 BIG THIEF – Capacity – Saddle Creek 8 TRAILER TRASH TRACYS – Althaea – Double Six 9 DASHER – Sodium – Jagjaguwar 10 INSTITUTE – Subordination – Sacred Bones 11 FRANKIE ROSE – Cage Tropical – Slumberland 12 THE DISTRICTS – Popular Manipulations – Fat Possum 13 SEXTILE – Albeit Living – Felte 14 GIRL RAY – Earl Grey – Moshi Moshi 15 A GIANT DOG – Toy – Merge 16 EXHIBITION – Last Dance (EP) – Cult 17 HONEY JOY – Honey Joy – Infinity Cat 18 SARAH JAFFE – Bad Baby – Kirtland 19 JEN CLOHER – Jen Cloher – Milk!/Marathon Artists 20 KEVIN MORBY – City Music – Dead Oceans 21 NAOMI PUNK – Yellow – Captured Tracks 22 SO MANY WIZARDS – Heavy Visions – Lolipop 23 BRIANA MARELA – Call It Love – Jagjaguwar 24 PALM – Shadow Expert (EP) – Carpark 25 BIRDS – Everything All At Once – Greenway 26 VALLEY QUEEN – Destroyer (EP) – Self-Released 27 PEARL EARL – Pearl Earl – Dreamy Life 28 THE DRUMS – Abysmal Thoughts – Anti- 29 US AND US ONLY – Full Flower – Topshelf 30 EMA – Exile In the Outer Ring – City Slang
TOP ADDS 1 WALTER ETC. – Gloom Cruise – Lame-O 2 CAROLINE SAYS – 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong – Western Vinyl 3 TURNOVER – Good Nature – Run For Cover 4 DREAM WIFE – Fire [EP] – Lucky Number 5 THE PREATURES – Girlhood – Harvest 6 LIARS – TFCF – Mute 7 ANGELO DE AUGUSTINE – Swim Inside The Moon – Asthmatic Kitty 8 THE WAR ON DRUGS – A Deeper Understanding – Atlantic
Ah, the sun’s blaring heat has begun to retreat indicating the decline of the Summer season. More importantly is that August is closing up to give way for September: the month of Hopscotch.
Yes reader, you do have reason to feel a sense of urgency as this year’s Hopscotch is but two weekends away! That means you only have this coming weekend to prepare yourself. Allow me to bestow my knowledge from past Hopscotch experience on how to get the most out of your experience. I will break down these sacred preparations into a list of steps that go in chronological order.
Ensure a wristband for yourself by either purchasing a ticket at http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/tickets/ OR volunteering for a ticket through http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/info/volunteer/
Print out the schedule located at http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/schedule/
Highlight all of the acts you are interested in (accept that you probably will not be able to see every show you highlight)
Print out the Hopscotch map (http://hopscotchmusicfest.com/info/map/) and determine the most efficient way to get to all of the shows you highlighted
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes (you will be walking/running from venue to venue)
Pack a water bottle
Sleep as much as you can
Following these steps are crucial to ensure that you make it to Hopscotch and can confidently go between venues without having to waste precious time trying to google directions or pass out from dehydration/sleep deprivation/bad footwear choice. These tickets ain’t cheap and these bands are following a strict schedule. You have a lot to lose from being under-prepared and your Hopscotch experience is entirely in your hands. Prepare diligently and have an awesome time at Hopscotch this year!
