WKNC 88.1 FM - North Carolina State University Student Radio9/8: Mick Jenkins & STWO @ Cat’s Cradle
9/11: The Fall of Troy @ Cat’s Cradle
9/13: Laetitia Sadier @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
Tune into WKNC 88.1 FM this week and when the DJ asks for it, call the request lines at 919-515-0881 or 919-515-2400 for your chance to win tickets to these shows! Good luck!
Death Cab for Cutie is currently on their highly anticipated North American tour, and they are coming to the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on September 15th! This week we will be giving away 5 pairs of tickets to this concert thanks to our friends at Live Nation. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for calls and you could win a pair of tickets. Good luck!
Hopscotch is approaching… and you certainly don’t wanna miss our day party extravaganza with fellow Triangle college radio stations WXYC and WXDU! There will be free food and FREE MUSIC! Kings is all ages and Neptunes is 18+ for this special event. Come hang out and mend college radio rivalry Friday, September 11th!
9/2: Ragana @ The Pinhook
9/2: Nicki Bluhm @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
9/3: Trevor Hall @ Cat’s Cradle
Tune into WKNC 88.1 FM this week and when the DJ asks for it, call the request lines at 919-515-0881 or 919-515-2400 for your chance to win tickets to these shows! Good luck!
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Drique London before he played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Drique London songs “Mysterious Vibes”, “You Dont Know”, “Iz U Ridin’ “, and “Lay Back.”
Local Band Local Beer: Sky Blew
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Sky Blew and the band before they played at TIr Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Sky Blew songs “Picture That”, “Who Made Sammy Run”, ”The Ballad of Patience”, and “Spirit Detective 2.″ If you like what you hear you can check out more of Sky Blew at his Bandcamp!
1. LA LUZ – Weirdo Shrine – Hardly Art
2. TAME IMPALA – Currents – Interscope
3. WHITE REAPER – White Reaper Does It Again – Polyvinyl
4. MAC DEMARCO – Another One – Captured Tracks
5. TEARJERKER – Stay Wild – Self-Released
6. WORRIERS – Imaginary Life – Don Giovanni
7. STRANGE WILDS – Subjective Concepts – SUB POP
8. SODA SHOP – Soda Shop – Velvet Blue
9. TITUS ANDRONICUS – The Most Lamentable Tragedy – Merge
10. BEACH HOUSE – Depression Cherry – Sub Pop
11. ULTIMATE PAINTING – Green Lanes – Trouble In Mind
12. VINYL WILLIAMS – Into – Company
13. SORORITY NOISE – Joy, Departed – Topshelf
14. SEAPONY – A Vision – Self-Released
15. GWENNO – Y Dydd Olaf – Heavenly
16. WESTKUST – Last Forever – Run For Cover
17. GARDENS AND VILLA – Music For Dogs – Secretly Canadian
18. DESTROYER – Poison Season – Merge
19. DAMAGED BUG – Cold Hot Plumbs – Castle Face
20. TEEN DAZE – Morning World – Paper Bag
21. WILD ONES – Heatwave – Topshelf
22. SILICON – Personal Computer – Weird World
23. MYNABIRDS – Lovers Know – Saddle Creek
24. HEALTH – Death Magic – Loma Vista
25. POTTY MOUTH – Potty Mouth EP – Planet Whatever
26. MOTHER FALCON – Good Luck Have Fun – BitCandy
27. DUCKTAILS – St. Catherine – Domino
28. MATILDE DAVOLI – I’m Calling You From My Dreams – Loyal To Your Dreams
29. COLD BEAT – Into The Air – Crime On The Moon
30. FAILURE – The Heart Is A Monster – InGrooves
WKNC TOP 5 ADDS
1. MIKE KROL – Turkey – Merge
2. PANDA BEAR – Crosswords – Domino
3. LOU BARLOW – Brace The Wave – Joyful Noise
4. MEAT WAVE – Delusion Moon – SideOneDummy
5. FRESH AND ONLYS – Early Years Anthology – Castle Face
With Hopscotch approaching, there is a certain topic on everyone’s mind – moshing. For the use of this article, the term moshing will have the following definition: Any physical contact between the audience members that ranges from group swaying to lightly knocking into each other… and a moderate amount of pushing. Moshing is a controversial topic. Some people love it and take every opportunity possible to partake. On the other hand, others find it unapealing and whenever they see someone moshing they get as far away as possible.
In order to appease the crowd, it is important to know the correct times to mosh. This is my guide on when to mosh and when not to mosh. I do hope that this will save many scars, both emotional and physical.
–Make sure the music is suitable for moshing.
Is this music acoustic? Is it one person singing and playing an instrument? If so, it’s probably not the ideal scene for moshing. I, personally, find that for more downtempo music, moshing is not always necessary.
If it is almost anything else, vary your degree of moshing depending on the intensity of the music.
–Make sure the environment lends itself to moshing.
Are there people moshing already? Are people getting a moshing circle started? If so, that part of the audience and that part of the floor is a great place for you to be.
However, if you’re the one getting the moshing started, your job might be a little more difficult. For instance, if you’re in a part of the audience that is just swaying and head-bobbing, I’d suggest relocating to a different part of the floor before beginning to mosh. Many people do not find it enjoyable when you are knocked back by other people in crowds and receive elbow strikes. However, if done properly it can lead to a better environment and memorable show.
Your safest bet is finding a friend who likes to mosh and begin with them. People around you who are interested will immediately begin to mosh with you as well. And as you already know, once moshing is started and accepted by a handful of people, it’ll grow quickly.
–If the band encourages you to mosh, then go for it! Mosh your heart out.
Many times, if the crowd hasn’t already started moshing itself, bands will encourage their audience to mosh. This is definitely an invitation, and one the band hopes the audience will accept. It’s very fun and thrilling to see the audience moshing with the music. It’s honestly a compliment and means the audience is into the show, performance, and music.
However, this invitation does not have to be accepted by all audience members. If you do not feel comfortable moshing, then do not do so. I would suggest, though, stepping aside from the moshing part of the audience to avoid contact, shoving, elbows, etc. The band wants you, non-moshers, to enjoy your time as well!
This Moshing 101 lesson is not to deter you from moshing. Moshing is a social interaction, and as such, requires at least two people. It can also be an infectious experience, when one person starts moshing, all other potential moshers come out of the cracks and rush towards the scene. Keep in mind, that just because people aren’t moshing yet doesn’t mean you can’t make it start. Just know when and how to do it first!
Furthermore, this lesson is also not to pressure you to mosh. It’s definitely a form of enjoyment and expression for those who are comfortable with it. However, I do recommend that if you not tried before, it’s a good experience. Maybe, a smaller and less-chaotic moshpit could be the opportunity to try it. After all, you never know until you try, right? See you guys in the pit!
WKNC’s first ever Radio ride was a success! The alleycat style race was a scavenger hunt all around the Raleigh area. Racers biked roughly 15 miles stopping in at checkpoints to either get their lists signed-off or participate in activities like a CD corn-hole toss.
The following were our lucky first, second, and third place winners
Regardless of who won though, everyone seemed to have a really great time and WKNC was able to raise a huge amount of funds to help us continue doing what we do. Thank you to everyone who supports us, our sponsors, our listeners, our volunteers, and the great people that come to our events!
Some of the Participants
And don’t forget our lovely dj’s for the event
With Hopscotch right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how your weekend will pan out. Though you’ll have a ton of fun regardless, just a bit of planning can take your Hopscotch to the next level. I’m here to give you a few things to think about as you take a look at this year’s schedule. Though this will be my first Hopscotch, I have been to Bonnaroo the last two years as well as the BUKU festival in New Orleans earlier this year. Hopefully you can learn a little from my past music festival successes and mistakes.
There’s probably a few names that jump out at you on the schedule as shows that you need to see. Make these shows must-sees. Then, make a list of other shows that you would like to see. It’s good to have these tiers in case one of your friends wants to see a different show at the same time. You can see how much each person really cares about seeing that band and make a decision based off of that.
2. Don’t follow your schedule too closely
Though it’s good to have a basic schedule of shows you want to see, don’t be afraid to branch out. Some of my favorite festival shows were spur-of-the-moment decisions inspired by the musical tastes of new friends. It’s also a great way to discover new music. Even if you don’t know the band now, they could be your favorite band in a year based off of a fantastic show.
3. Don’t get too drunk early in the day
There’s nothing wrong with having a few drinks at shows if you’re of age. Just be sure you’re not wasted at 7 o’clock. By 12 you’ll be in no state to go to any shows, let alone enjoy them. If you’re going to drink, start later in the night or pace yourself. You don’t want to be the guy passed out in an alley outside the venue.
4. Fight through the pain
At some point in the festival, it’ll be late at night and you and all of your friends will be dead tired. Someone will suggest you skip this one show and go back to the hotel or apartment because “Do we really need to see this band?” I know it’s tough but try to resist! When you think back to your weekend, are you going to remember that killer show or that extra hour of sleep? You can sleep when you’re dead. Hopscotch only comes around once a year. Make the most of it.
5. Enjoy yourself!
You’re at a music festival! Your job for the next few days is to have fun and see a lot of cool live music. Regardless of what happens, you’re going to have an unforgettable time. You’ll grow closer to old friends and meet new friends from across the state and country. You’ll see some of your favorite bands and discover some new ones. There’s nothing like it. Have a blast.