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With humble beginnings performing in a basement of a barbershop in 1996, Dropkick Murphys soon catapulted into the punk world. Known for their vehement Irish and Boston pride, the band has become internationally known and quite accustomed to playing sold out shows.Luckily for you, WKNC has your c...
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This Saturday, 11/28/2009, on Mystery Roach, Andrew, a Raleigh local, will be visiting to share the story about (and the music in) his windfall of a record collection.In a nutshell, a friend from work prematurely lost her husband about two years ago. (He suddenly died when they were traveling ab...
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Normally, as Sweet Annie Rich, I’m known for handpicking sweet Americana tunes to play on Saturday mornings. The thing is, I have other musical interests too, and jump at the chance to see live acts that I know will be amazing.Take, for instance, Amanda Palmer. I’ve been a fan of Ms...
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Debut ‘Album’ not redefinition of rockAlbum – GirlsTrue Panther Sounds4.5/5 starsBy DJ GoofSan Francisco’s Girls combines the dreamy, surf-rock of the Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys with modern day lo-fi indie pop. The band’s debut album, titled “Album,” consists of relatively simply arranged so...
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Mariah’s ‘Memoirs’ nearly perfectMemoirs of an Imperfect Angel – Mariah CareyIsland Records4/5 starsBy Mir.I.amFor almost two decades, Mariah Carey has been a consistent force in R&B/Pop music, with worldwide sales of more than 200 million copies and more number ones than any other solo...
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Robert Earl Keen – The Rose Hotel4 out of 5 starsby Sweet Annie Rich The Rose Hotel Robert Earl Keen has been a driving presence in Americana for the past 15 years, at the very least, and his latest offering “The Rose Hotel” only further cements his place in the alt-country pant...
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Other Truths dares you not to hum along4.5/5 starsby DJ Matticus RexDo. Make. Say. Think. A list of instructions; suggestions, perhaps. Sound strange to you? Well, welcome toD.M.S.T. Other Truthspost-rock, where the music is almost as strange as the band names. For a genre this obscure, an intro...
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Be sure to tune into 88.1 WKNC for your chance to win tickets to these awesome shows happening the week of November 22: Tuesday, November 24:Capelton w/ Anthony B, Cocoa T, and Steve Martinez & The Give Thanks Band @ Lincoln TheatreCapeltonThursday, November 26:NAPS w/ Felix the Drum Machine ...
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The staff of N.C. State’s Technician and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Daily Tarheel are playing flag football on Miller Fields, starting at 4:30 p.m. today. For more info on the game or for each publication’s editor’s remarks, check out the last episode of Eye on the Triangle at wknc...
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Rogue Wave courtesy Brushfire RecordsThis week has certainly been a strange one. I decided earlier in the week that I’d haul all my Christmas stuff out of the garage and start putting it up. In order to get in the real spirit, I broke out the eggnog, and one of my holiday comedy favorites...
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Interpol Courtesy of Rolling Stone1. Interpol has announced its follow-up to the 2007 album, “Our Love’s to Admire,” will be released sometime next year. When asked about how the album will sound, drummer Sam Fogarino said, “The new record falls back towards the first.R...
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Check out the colorful, vintage style of this new video from Nathan Oliver. “Playground Lies” is featured on the album Cloud Animals which was released in March 2009. Share and Enjoy:
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It’s hard to believe that two months ago we were setting up for the first ever Fridays on the Lawn concert with I Was Totally Destroying It and Luego. From conception, Fridays of the Lawn was designed to expose students to the thriving, yet largely unnoticed music scene of the Triangle. Car...
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Local Beer Local BandThis Thursday, November 19, is Tir Na Nog and WKNC Local Beer Local Band Night. This week’s show features music from bands Hank Sinatra and Hearts & Daggers. The show starts at 10 p.m. No charge at the door, so come in and enjoy a local beer along with some Rock n...
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WKNC 88.1 FM Fridays in the Wolves Den! Get there early for free food and T-shirts. Major thanks to Union Activities Board, Inter-Residence Council and Student Government for their help making this happen.
Location:The Wolves Den (Talley Student Center)
Time:6:00PM Friday, November 20th
WKNC 88.1 FM Better than whatever else you had planned tonight.
Whiskey-soaked fun for everyone!
Location:Tir na nOg
Time:10:00PM Thursday, November 19th
This week’s Eye on the Triangle episode was a little different than usual. Because the N.C. State Board of Trustees is meeting Thursday and Friday (be sure to check the blog Thursday and Friday, and WKNC 88.1 at 7 p.m. Thursday for updates!) to vote on student fee increases, the EOT brought...
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Listen in to 88.1 FM for your chance to win tickets to these local shows happening this week:Wednesday Nov 18:Robert Earl Keen w/ Sons of Bill @ Lincoln Theatre Robert Earl KeenThursday Nov 19: Bright Young Things @ Slim’s Bright Young ThingsDoco w/ The Balance and Greenshack @ The Pour Hou...
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The punk rock group, Rise Against, will be performing on December 5 at The Fillmore Charlotte. Formed more than a decade ago in the windy city, the band have now become Van’s Warped Tour alumni and have gained international success, having their tracks featured on the U.S. Billboard 200.Whi...
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Rammstein's latest album prompted discussion about lyricsIf you were one of the fortunate people that happened to tune in during my last show, you got to listen to myself and three others discussing some of the deeper points surrounding music. While we were limiting our debate to metal, I bel...
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Vampire Weekend Courtsey of Casey Miler1. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig has revealed that the inspiration for Vampire Weekend’s next album, Contra, comes from both the popular 1987 Konami game and the Nicaraguan rebel groups. He added, “I did have a moment where I stopped and th...
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With the most recent shooting at Fort Hood, Texas and the shooting in Orlando, Florida, this week’s Eye on the Triangle focused on emergency preparedness, with an online exclusive from one woman who was at Virginia Tech during the 2007 shootings. In Hear This, we reviewed some of the Troika...
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On Saturday, November 14, Mystery Roach will celebrate its second birthday.I will be using the playlist from the first show. (With a couple of exceptions.) Check it out. Call in, email , or reply to this post with your comments.See below for the playlist from November 17, 2007, the maiden v...
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WKNC 88.1 FM Listen up! War of the Worlds rebroadcast Sunday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Then put on your dancin' shoes for Dance Dance Revolution Sunday at 9 p.m.
Windhover, the literary arts magazine of NCSU, will be hosting its third annual Open Mic Night Sunday, November, 22, at 7 p.m. in Caldwell Lounge.The staff is looking for students and faculty to read or perform their work at this event. Come read your poetry, short stories, or play some music!Thi...
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Check out the top 30 albums played during the past week, compiled by Daytime Music Director Jenna St. Pierre:James HusbandBrazosBear in Heaven1. James Husband - A Parallax I 2. Brazos – Phosphorescent Blues3. Bear in Heaven – Beast Rest Forth Mouth 4. Headlights – Wildlife 5. Te...
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Oh my girl punk.Pistil, the three-piece indie pop-punk group based in Durham, NC, has graced Sessions@KNC and listeners with some brand spankin’ new tunes. This music is definitely loud, in-your-face, and catchy so take a listen to “Greedy” just below!GreedyPistilPistil played ...
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WKNC 88.1 FM Local Beer Local Band TONIGHT with The Catch Fire, Violet Vector & The Lovely Lovelies, & Mitch Easter. War of the Worlds rebroadcast SUNDAY at 8 p.m.
WKNC 88.1 FM NCSU Graduating Seniors! Get your FREE senior portrait and get a FREE Agromeck.
Location:Witherspoon
Time:6:20PM Monday, November 16th
WKNC 88.1 FM Legendary.
Local Band-Local Beer gets legendary!
Location:Tir na nOg
Time:8:30PM Thursday, November 12th
As you might have attended or at least heard about, the UAB’s All Night Bash was Thursday, November 5 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. There was carnival foods galore: sweet corn, turkey legs, corn dogs, french fries, lemonade, candied apples, and funnel cakes. All the food was delicious. There we...
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