AltWeeklies Wire
What a Band Wantsnew
A look inside the odd backstage requests of touring musicians.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
01-15-2014 |
Music
George Jones: No One's Gonna Fill His Shoesnew
Recalling the quintessential country's singer's lasting influence.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
04-29-2013 |
Music
Tags: George Jones
CL editor debates "Accidental Racist" at 'New York Times'new
When a Times editor invited me to participate in a debate about the controversial Brad Paisley/LL Cool J song, my feelings about it had already evolved several times.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
04-11-2013 |
Music
Holy Ghost Tent Revival conjures up the spiritnew
Greensboro band defies folk-rock expectations
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jordan Lawrence |
02-21-2013 |
Music
Tags: folk-rock, Holy Ghost Tent Revival
To Bieb or not to Biebnew
Justin Bieber is huge now, but which historical teen star's path will he follow?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Corbie Hill |
01-16-2013 |
Music
The State of North Carolina Musicnew
North Carolina innovators make their mark in 2012.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jordan Lawrence |
01-03-2013 |
Music
Tags: North Carolina Music
The prodigal king Royal-Tee returnsnew
Rapper returns to what he does best — making music for the common man.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Emiene Wright |
12-13-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Royal-Tee
Lee Fields shares musical wisdom in his second actnew
At 62, N.C.-born singer is part of a growing soul revival in Brooklyn.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
12-06-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Daptone, Lee Fields
When will Madonna stop being relevant?new
When we stop asking if Madonna's still relevant.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
11-14-2012 |
Music
In Flight: Andrew Birdnew
Violinist/songwriter takes a direct approach in crafting his folk form.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
09-29-2012 |
Reviews
Music Festival 411new
A quick rundown of this fall'a biggest festivals.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
09-19-2012 |
Concerts
Building Momentum: The Avett Brothersnew
Just a band of carpenters working their way to folk-rock perfection
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
09-19-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bob Crawford, folk, rock, Avett Brothers, Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions, concert, Scott Avett, Seth Avett, brain tumor, Rick Rubin, American Recordings, Charlotte, Carolina Jubilee, Concord, festival, Jacob Edwards, Joe Kwon, Mumford and Sons, Music Midtown Festival, Ramseur Records, Southern Ground Festival, The Carpenter
Review: Clicks & Whistles' Serious Bidnessnew
Embassy Recordings; Release date: Sept. 17, 2012
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Brittany Gaston |
09-18-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: review, hip-hop, trap, electronic, album, bass, CD, EP, freestyle, Jorge Hernandez, Petey Evans, Serious Bidness, Clicks & Whistles
Just Me and the Boybandsnew
Or... omygod, why One Direction is, like, totally awesome!
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
06-21-2012 |
Music
CD Review: Whatever Brainsnew
Sorry State; Release date: April 26, 2012
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jordan Lawrence |
05-31-2012 |
Reviews
