WKNC 88.1 FM - North Carolina State University Student RadioIn honor of N.C. State’s anniversary, the university hosted different speakers and scholars on spurring innovation in the workplace here in the Triangle area, and the role that N.C. State plays in spurring growth.
Recently, a controversy has broken out over the alleged mishandling of cases of reported rape and other sexual assault crimes on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Deondre’ Jones did a little research into this worrying problem.
Every week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds. Here are the Daytime Indie Rock charts for this week. You can tune into our Daytime programming weekdays from 5am to 7pm.
For those of you who have no idea about modern punk bands, there’s an insane fest coming up that definitely destroys most punk shows I’ve seen popping up recently. Damaged City Fest is a huge fest taking place in DC (get it?) on April 12th and 13th at St. Stephen’s Church. And coolest of all, Double Negative (Raleigh hardcore) is playing.
At the top of the poster is legendary hardcore punk band Negative Approach, whose song ‘Ready To Fight’ has been covered by literally half of the good bands I’ve seen in my life, if that says anything. Dropdead sits at the top as well – their plain-looking logo says nothing about how brutal the band is. Last time I saw Dropdead was in DC with Magrudergrind – they definitely play harder than most younger dudes.
Double Negative (Raleigh’s own hardcore outfit) earns a top spot as well on the poster. Their psyched-out style of hardcore has earned them a much-deserved, worldwide reputation.
Prisoner Abuse, a band that has been receiving a lot of hype recently, is playing as well, featuring the vocalist from Think I Care. Other bands I’m definitely looking forward to are Sick Fix, Tenement, and Ilsa.
This fest is being put on by cool dudes for cool dudes, so if you’re a cool dude, it would only make sense if you went and supported the Raleigh and DC scenes.
-Possessed
Girls Rock North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering girls and women to become confident and engaged members of their community through creative expression. The program uses music as a way to build community and self-esteem by centering around creativity, confidence, and collaboration. The organization’s biggest program is Rock Camp for Girls. The camp is a one week summer event in which campers between the ages 9-16 are instructed in an instrument of their choice, form bands, and write original music with their peers. This year the event is the week of July 22nd at Saint Mary’s School. Activities between band practices include attending workshops on songwriting, self defense, DIY, zine making, deejaying, body confidence, and more. During their time at camp, the girls are mentored by musicians, educators, and activists. The week concludes with a showcase at King’s in downtown Raleigh on Friday, July 26th at 6:00 pm.
No musical background or instrument are necessary to participate! If you sign up your girls before March 1st, then the $10 registration fee is waived!
To register follow this link!
Each week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds. Here are the Afterhours charts for this week. You can tune into Afterhours programming Tuesday and Wednesday nights starting at 8pm.
Tune in to WKNC all this week for your chance to win tickets to awesome local shows! Just be the correct caller (919-515-2400) when the DJ asks for it to when a pair of tickets to the following local shows:
Tuesday, May 14 – Alkaline Trio with Bayside @ Cat’s Cradle (Tickets went on sale Friday!)
Monday, February 25 – Ra Ra Riot with Pacific Air @ Cat’s Cradle
Tuesday, February 26 – Some Army with Small Houses and Onward, Soldiers @ The Pinhook
Wednesday, February 27 – Lotus with Moon Hooch @ Cat’s Cradle
Wednesday, February 27 – Bruce Cockburn @ Fletcher Opera Theater
Thursday, February 28 – The Lollipops with White Laces, The Dave Fell Band, and Djingis @ Kings Barcade
Saturday, March 2 – Bombadil with Christy Smith (of The Tender Fruit) and Magician Michael Casey
Each week, WKNC compiles a list of charts and adds. Here are the Afterhours charts for this week. You can tune into Afterhours programming Tuesday and Wednesday nights starting at 8pm.
Live Nation will be presenting Band of Horses at The Ritz here in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 8th! All this week, WKNC will be giving away tickets, so tune in for your chance to win. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Saturday, February 23rd here! WKNC would like to thank Live Nation for their continued support.
Tune in to WKNC all this week for your chance to win tickets to awesome local shows! Just be the correct caller (919-515-2400) when the DJ asks for it to when a pair of tickets to the following local shows:
Monday, Feb 18 – Black Francis with Reid Paley @ Cat’s Cradle
Tuesday, Feb 19 – Speck Mountain with Humble Tripe @ Kings Barcade
Wednesday, Feb 20 – Menomena with Guards @ Motorco Music Hall
Thursday, Feb 21 – Netherfriends with Canine heart Sounds @ Pinhook
Friday, Feb 22 – The Toddlers with Black Zinfandel and Savage Knights @ Kings Barcade
Sunday, Feb 24 – Foxygen with Naked Gods @ Local 506
Interview with Lauren Collier, president of UAB about the controversial Dirty Bingo event.
Interview with Paul Valone, president of Grassroots North Carolina, a pro second amendment organization.
Interview with Jeovannah Hunter, Nubian Message columnist advocating for tighter gun control.