Triangle Music

WKNC presenting Double Barrel Benefit day party & market

2012-01-27T15:06:00.001-05:00

This year's WKNC Double Barrel Benefit concert at The Pour House (which you can read more about HERE) is taking a page from the Hopscotch Music Festival playbook by hosting a day party and market. There will be music at Tir Na Nog on Saturday, February 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with sets by Patrick Phelan (of Luego), Jeff Crawford, Baobab, Magnolia Collective, Driftwood and Juan Huevos. The show

Ben Folds Five start work on new album, eyeing spring release

2012-01-27T07:24:00.000-05:00

Legendary Chapel Hill piano rock band Ben Folds Five have officially started to work on their first new album since 1999's The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner. On Wednesday (January 25) Folds' Tweeted a photo of the band at work (which you can see on the right) saying "It's happening fo sho - Day 1 in studio with Robert and Darren through March." If that's not exciting enough, the

Dinosaur Feathers announces new album & tour, coming to Raleigh

2012-01-26T16:30:00.003-05:00

Brooklyn indie band Dinosaur Feathers are gearing up to release their sophomore album on April 10 titled Whistle Tips. Before the album even hits shelves, the band will be on the road which will bring them back to Raleigh (they played the Hopscotch Festival last year; see photos and a review HERE). Dinosaur Feathers will play Kings Barcade in Raleigh on Saturday, March 3 with Grandchildren. The

New music from Superchunk - "Blinders" (slow version)

2012-01-26T08:02:00.000-05:00

Local indie mainstays Superchunk have been laying low lately, but they've got a new free song to give away. The track is "Blinders," which was actually released as a b-side to "Crossed Wires" in 2009, but the new version is slowed down, hence it being dubbed "slow version." Download or stream the song below. Superchunk doesn't have any shows scheduled right now, but frontman Mac McCaughan will

This Week's Local Band Local Beer: Richard Bacchus, Maldora & Prison Book Club

2012-01-25T17:04:00.002-05:00

This week's (January 26) free WKNC Local Band Local Beer show at Tir Na Nog in Raleigh features a trio of rock bands, two from Raleigh and one coming all the way from West Virginia. Richard Bacchus & the Luckiest Girls will headline with Maldora and Prison Book Club (from Shepherdstown, WV) getting things started. Check out some music from Bacchus below along with a full stream of Prison Book

The Budos Band & Charles Bradley announce spring tour, coming to Carrboro

2012-01-25T13:33:00.000-05:00

Venues across the south are going to get a heaping helping soulful R&B in April when Daptone label mates The Budos Band and Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires team up for a short tour. They'll make a stop at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Monday, April 9. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $20. Bradley's debut album No Time For Dreaming, released last year, made Rolling Stone and Mojo's

Natalie Merchant to perform with NC Symphony in Raleigh

2012-01-25T07:21:00.000-05:00

Photo by Mark Seliger Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant is set to come to Raleigh this spring for a special performance with the North Carolina Symphony. They'll perform songs from her latest album Leave Your Sleep as well as other selections from her catalog. The performance is one of only three shows she has scheduled so far this year. The show will take place at Meymandi Hall at the

Bruce Springsteen announces 'Wrecking Ball' Tour, coming to Greensboro

2012-01-24T16:01:00.000-05:00

Bruce Springsteen will release his seventeenth studio album on March 6 titled Wrecking Ball, and will hit the road with The E Street Band this spring to support it. The tour will be the first since the passing of saxophonist Clarence Clemons, and there has been no mention of whether someone will fill his role for these shows. The second stop on the tour is at the Greensboro Coliseum on Monday,

Album Review: Onward, Soldiers - Monsters

2012-01-24T15:09:00.002-05:00

As would be expected from a band with a name implying forward motion, Wilmington's Onward, Soldiers breaks new ground on its second album, Monsters.As the record kicks off with "Telling Nobody," the first thing that jumps out is how open the sound is. Percussion and keyboard drives the songs on Monsters rather than guitar. This frees the guitar to play more melodic lines and allows the sound to

M. Ward releasing 'A Wasteland Companion' in April

2012-01-24T12:28:00.000-05:00

After announcing a national tour, it comes as no surprise that singer-songwriter M. Ward is about to release a new solo album. A Wasteland Companion, the follow-up to 2009's Hold Time, will be out on April 10 via Merge Records. The album will feature 12 new songs recorded in six different cities, Portland, Omaha, New York, Los Angeles, Austin and Bristol, UK. It features a plethora of musicians

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt bringing solo acoustic show to Durham

2012-01-24T09:33:00.000-05:00

After spending about a week together on the Cayamo Cruise in February, singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will bring their solo acoustic show to land in March. The pair will play the Durham Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 15 in what the venue is calling "the acoustic show of the year." Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 28 via the box office and

Miniature Tigers headlining The Modern Art Tour, coming to Chapel Hill

2012-01-23T15:36:00.000-05:00

Miniature Tigers are gearing up to release their third full-length album, Mia Pharaoh, on March 6. To support the release, the band will headline The Modern Art Tour in March, which will also feature Geographer, The Chain Gang of 1974 and Pretty & Nice. The tour will come to the Nightlight in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, March 21. Tickets will go on sale soon via Etix for $10. Pre-sale tickets are

Islands announces new album & tour, coming to Chapel Hill

2012-01-23T12:50:00.000-05:00

Canadian indie rock band Islands will release a new album titled A Sleep & A Forgetting on Valentine's Day, February 14. A tour will kick off in Los Angeles on the same day, which will quickly make it's way to the Triangle. They'll play Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, February 21. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $9. Download the song "This Is Not A Song" from A Sleep & A Forgetting

Cass McCombs, Frank Fairfield wow the crowd at Haw River Ballroom

2012-01-23T07:45:00.003-05:00

Photos by Justin WeberOn a night after The New York Times told the world about the secret that is Saxapahaw, NC, concert goers trickled in slowly to the Haw River Ballroom and whether is was the rain or the wait for the NYT-recommended diver scallops at the General Store that slowed them down, I can’t say. The cavernous three-story ballroom made the crowd seem smaller than it was. What the fans

St. Vincent announces spring tour, coming to Carrboro

2012-01-20T15:57:00.002-05:00

Photo by Tina Tyrell Indie singer-songwriter St. Vincent is hitting the road this spring in support of her latest album Strange Mercy and will be making her way back to the Triangle. She'll hit the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Wednesday, May 23. Tickets will go on sale via Etix soon for $17. St. Vincent performed on Conan last week, playing the excellent song "Cheerleader" from Strange Mercy.

Good Old War announces tour with The Belle Brigade, coming to Carrboro

2012-01-20T08:01:00.000-05:00

Philadelphia indie folk band Good Old War are releasing their third full-length album on March 6 titled Come Back as Rain and will hit the road on a hefty spring you rot support it. The Belle Brigade and Family of the Year will open throughout the entire tour. The bands will stop at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Saturday, March 10. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, January 21 via Etix for

Elton John extends March tour, coming to Raleigh

2012-01-19T17:42:00.000-05:00

Elton John has enjoyed a widely acclaimed career over the past five decades, complete with dozens of gold and platinum albums, 29 consecutive top 40 hits and the number one selling single of all time. After a nine-year absense, he's returning to the Triangle this spring with a tour that will celebrate his most popular songs. John will perform at Raleigh's RBC Center on Friday, March 16. Tickets

M. Ward announces spring tour with Lee Ranaldo, coming to Durham

2012-01-19T17:00:00.003-05:00

Singer-songwriter M. Ward is hitting the road in May with Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth opening each show. Ward's latest solo album is 2009's Hold Time and last played the Triangle the same year, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Merge Records (check out the review HERE). The tour will bring Ward and Ranaldo to Page Auditorium on Duke's campus in Durham on Tuesday, May 15. Tickets will go on

The Features kick off winter tour in Chapel Hill

2012-01-19T09:50:00.000-05:00

All photos by Kevin Norris Nashville rockers The Features rolled into Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Wednesday night to kick off their winter tour. The band roared through a set heavy on their latest album Wilderness, released in July. Highlights included the danceable tune "How It Starts" and the cheeky "Big Mama's Gonna Whip Us Good." They also delved into their back catalog a bit, hitting the

New music from Midtown Dickens - "Only Brother"

2012-01-18T17:35:00.002-05:00

Durham folk band Midtown Dickens are getting ready to release their third album, Home, via Trekky Records on April 3. It was recorded with Scott Solter, who has worked with Spoon, St. Vincent and the Mountain Goats, at his studio in Monroe. Stream or download the fantastic fourth track from Home, "Only Brother," below. Check out a teaser video for the album below as well. A release show for the

Video: Megafaun plays synthed up tunes for Moog

2012-01-18T13:41:00.000-05:00

Megafaun stopped by the Moog Sound Lab in Asheville recently to play a few songs using only Moog products. The result is a stunning performances of "Hope You Know" and "State/Meant." Watch the former below and the latter on Spin.com. As we mentioned last week, the band will wrap their forthcoming spring tour at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on Saturday, April 14. Tickets are on sale now

Mates of State announces February tour, coming to Durham

2012-01-18T10:27:00.000-05:00

Indie pop duo Mates of State are hitting the road in February for a short tour in support of their latest album Mountaintops and you guessed it, their coming to the Triangle. They'll play the Casbah in Durham on Wednesday, February 22. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $15. An opener has not been announced yet. Check out the awesome hand painted, rotoscope animated music video for "Palomino"

Joan Osborne announces spring tour, coming to Raleigh

2012-01-17T18:04:00.000-05:00

Singer-songwriter Joan Osborne, best known for her 1995 hit "One of Us," is getting ready to release her eighth studio album on March 27 titled Bring It On Home. A tour will follow the release which will bring her to the Triangle. She'll play the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh on Monday, April 9. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, January 27 via Etix for $22 (standing) or $30 (seats). Bring It On

Album Review: First Aid Kit - The Lion's Roar

2012-01-17T13:55:00.000-05:00

Klara and Johanna Söderberg’s passion for American folk and rock is evident on their second album under the name First Aid Kit, The Lion’s Roar. The album rises on the strength of its fantastic singles, “The Lion’s Roar” and “Emmylou,” which happen to be the first two tracks on the album. The title track is both bold and haunting thanks to the mix of driving percussion and mysterious flute that

The Boxer Rebellion announces spring tour, coming to Durham

2012-01-17T09:54:00.000-05:00

British band The Boxer Rebellion are coming back to the states this spring in support of their 2011 album The Cold Still. The band will play Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Saturday, April 21. Tickets will be $12 in advance and will be available HERE and at the box office. Pre-sale tickets are available now from the band's website. Check out a performance of the song "The Runner" filmed at the