Off The Record

Off The Record WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 interviews podcast

About the Podcast

Off the Record features interviews with local and national musicians as aired on WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2.

Podcast Episodes

  • The Wilder Flower – WKNC Interviews

    WKNC interviews Madeline from Carolina Bluegrass group “The Wilder Flower.” We discuss songwriting, performing, and the overall journey of the band so far.

  • Machine Girl – WKNC Interviews

    DMC Woodstock interviews Matt Stephenson of Machine Girl and various concert-goers at Lincoln Theater (11/08/24). Topics of conversation include electronic music, annoying cars, ugliness, the U.S. presidential election, catharsis, Xavier Renegade Angel, and more! Credit to Michael Pilmer for concert audio. His Youtube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelPilmer Credit to Chalcopyrite for image. 

  • Bedrumor – WKNC Interviews

    Join your devilish host DJ Crush as they interview TikTok sensation bedrumor, a sensational jazz-influenced band from right here in North Carolina

  • Pretty Crimes – WKNC Interviews

    An interview with the “genre-fluid” band Pretty Crimes about their creative process, ideas, experience as a band, and of course their music.

  • Fiona Moonchild – WKNC Interviews

    Join your devilish host DJ Crush as they interview Seattle-based indie pop dream pop sensation Fiona Moonchild!

  • Owen Ashworth of Advance Base – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Cherryheadache and Owen Ashworth discuss throughlines, cities and look back on Owen’s previous project Casiotone For The Painfully Alone

  • Josh from Divine Right – WKNC Interviews

    Talking Shirley Temples and supporting your scene with Josh from Divine Right.

  • Bombadil – WKNC Interviews

    On this episode of Off the Record, we’re hearing from Bombadil, a folk band from Durham, NC. We talked about their favorite cuisine, algorithms in music, the making of their new album “In Color,” and much more!

  • Yesterday’s Clothes – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid sits down with members of indie-rock band, Yesterday’s Clothes to discuss upcoming shows and recently released music.

  • The Weasels – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid sits down with 5 piece rock and roll band from the mountains of Boone, The Weasels, to discuss upcoming performances and music releases.

  • Rod Argent/The Zombies – WKNC Interviews

    On this episode of Off the Record, Rod Argent from the legendary 60s band The Zombies is being interviewed. We talked about what Britain was like in the 60s, their new album Different Game and the reality of making a living as a musician.

  • By George – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid sits down with indie band By George to talk about their upcoming music and tour performances. Tune in to hear their currently unreleased song, “Love It Let Go.”

  • Jasmyn Milan and Jooselord – WKNC Interviews

    On this episode of Off the Record, Jasmyn Milan and Jooselord are being interviewed. They are being interviewed for their upcoming performance at Double Barrel. Jasmyn talks about her influences, other artistic outlets and love of manga/anime. Jooselord talks about his motivations, writing process and giving back to your community.

  • Greg Mendez – WKNC Interviews

    Tune into this episode of Off The Record to hear about Greg Mendez’s songwriting process and musical inspirations.

  • Will Younts – WKNC Interviews

    Listen in on this episode of Off The Record to hear about Will Younts, an English student and instructor at NCSU and musician. Learn about their musical career and their experiences with music and literature.

  • Good Deal – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid sits down with Raleigh based band, Good Deal, to talk about their upcoming EP release and performances. Tune in to hear their unreleased song, “Circles.”

  • Hiding Places – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid talks to the 3 piece band Hiding Places to discuss their upcoming music, performances, and inspirations behind their songs. Tune in to hear their unreleased song “After Image.”

  • Juggs – WKNC Interviews

    Listen in to this episode of Off the Record to hear DJ ocean spray interview Juggs, a UNC-based band. Discover more about Chapel Hill’s college band scene, the band’s musical inspirations, and their future plans.

  • Cigarettes @ Sunset – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid sits down with 3 members of the band Cigarettes @ Sunset to discuss their upcoming music, inspirations behind their songs, and being a part of the music scene in Boone. Tune in to hear their unreleased song “Shoulder Blades.”

  • Babe Haven – WKNC Interviews

    DJ Lucid talks with members of local punk/riot band Babe Haven about their upcoming music and experiences being an all-female band.