The Local Beat: Das Drip
DJ Beowvlf interviews Rachel from Das Drip - the first band to play at Double Barrel! Stay tuned for insight on local punk and a taste of the group’s demo!
Jan 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 25
The Local Beat
The Local Beat is a weekly interview program from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 focused on North Carolina musicians.
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The Local Beat: Holiday Special!
Tennis Elbow comes in for a special holiday edition of the Local Beat! Stay tuned for a live set and some nondenominational cheer!
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 24
The Local Beat: Green Aisles and Xylem
DJ Beowvlf and DJ sPaRrOvV host a live set with Green Aisles, chat about what their recording process is like, and give listeners info on their New Years day show. Later in the afternoon the pair get to listen to a live set by Xylem!
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 23
The Local Beat: Saphron
Ian and Zoe of Saphron stop by for a live set and interview during which they discuss an upcoming show, give some shout-outs, and explain their roots.
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
The Local Beat: Skylar Gudasz
Local artist Skylar Gudasz is back in the station with DJ sPaRrOvV to play some of her newest tracks!
Nov 30, 2018•41 min•Ep. 21
The Local Beat: Earther and Charles Walker
DJ Beowvlf and DJ sPaRrOvV are joined by Earther for a live set and a debut of their newest tracks, as well as Charles Walker for another live in studio performance and en exclusive interview!
Nov 27, 2018•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 20
The Local Beat: Dollhands and Stranded Bandits
Eric Smeal of Dollhands plays some tunes from the group's newest release, titled a public display of affection, explains the complex lineup of musicians that make up the band, and even gives some insider production tips. He's followed by a live set by Stranded Bandits!
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 19
The Local Beat: Black Bouquet
DJ sPaRrOvV and DJ Beowvlf host a live set with Black Bouquet, and the band reflects on the processes behind their most popular songs, then finishes off with an untitled track.
Oct 15, 2018•45 min•Ep. 18
The Local Beat: Seabreeze Diner
DJ Beowvlf interviews Seabreeze Diner, who previews a song not yet released to the public, and talks about their organic transition from part-time to full-time musicians.
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
The Local Beat: Alley Seventeen
DJ sPaRrOvV and DJ Beowvlf sit down with Alley Seventeen for a live set, a few questions, and the premier of their single, Full Bloom!
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 16
The Local Beat: Tennis Elbow and Placeholder
Tennis Elbow’s Ryan and Chandler stop by the station to chat with DJ Beowulf and DJ Sparrow, and are followed by Placeholder. Tennis Elbow plays a live set and Placeholder plays some of their top tracks.
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 15
The Local Beat: Slow Glow and Zensofly
Phian from Slow Glow and Zensofly stop by to promote their upcoming show at The Pour House Music Hall, play some of their newest tracks, and talk about how they collaborate.
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 14
The Local Beat: Poinsettia
Poinsettia stops by to talk about their new album and their appearance at Schoolkids!
Jun 28, 2018•39 min•Ep. 13
The Local Beat: The Muslims
DJ Whatsherface and DJ Sparrow end the semester with The Muslims! They chat about the band’s newest album release and their plans for the future, including their upcoming East Coast tour!
May 03, 2018•32 min•Ep. 12
The Local Beat: Moon Racer
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface chat with Moon Racer about her debut album as Moon Racer and the struggles of recording with limited space, as well as preview some of the album's top tracks.
Apr 26, 2018•57 min•Ep. 11
The Local Beat: Eggy Strange
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface chat with Eggy Strange about his newest release, his upcoming show, and how he made the switch from sad boy screamo to rap.
Apr 19, 2018•33 min•Ep. 10
The Local Beat: Noah Cross
Dj Sparrow and DJ whatsherface interviewed front man Taylor Turner of Noah Cross on the local beat before their show at Imurj. They talked about everything from the venue they'll be playing at to the band's plans for the future. Taylor brought a guitar and played a stripped down set live as well.
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 9
The Local Beat: Shakori Hills Promoters
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface interview promoters for the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, coming up this May in Pittsboro, NC!
Apr 11, 2018•50 min•Ep. 8
The Local Beat: Horizontal Hold
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface sit down with Horizontal Hold to preview their new album!
Apr 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 7
The Local Beat: De Fontaine
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface premiered Chapel Hill band De Fontaine's debut LP "Mixtape 1:Demons". The band talked about their unique writing/recording process, their stylistic changes, as well as a music video they put out for their song "First Kiss at the Skating Rink" among other things.
Mar 23, 2018•42 min•Ep. 6
The Local Beat: S.E. Ward
DJ Whatsherface sits down with S.E. Ward to talk about their new EP and what's coming up for the band.
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
The Local Beat: Pie Face Girls
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whats Her Face interview Pie Face Girls, who will be performing on Night 2 of Double Barrel Benefit 15!
Jan 31, 2018•35 min•Ep. 4
The Local Beat: RGB
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface interview RGB, an experimental artist and NC State student who will be playing Night 1 of Double Barrel Benefit 15!
Jan 31, 2018•55 min•Ep. 3
The Local Beat: Happy Abandon
DJ Sparrow and DJ Whatsherface chat with local band Happy Abandon (and play through their amazing first album, Face Paint!)
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2
The Local Beat: Foxture
DJ Whatsherface sits down with Foxture to discuss their upcoming 6-song EP "Eden"!
Oct 02, 2017•41 min•Ep. 1
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