Hi-Wire Brewing
DJ Sparrovv chats with Tom from Hi-Wire Brewing. Based in Asheville, N.C., Hi-Wire sponsored the April 28 and May 5 Local Band Local Beer shows.
May 08, 2016•21 min•Ep. 104
WKNC Interviews
WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 is student-run non-commercial radio from NC State University, playing indie rock, electronic, hip-hop and metal. This podcast features interviews from 2010-2018.
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Black Boye
Hillsborough, N.C. rapper Black Boye stopped by the WKNC studios to chat with DJ Iron Mic about his new single, “War.”
Apr 22, 2016•14 min•Ep. 8
Defacto Thezpian
DJ Iron Mic talked with Defacto Thezpian during Wednesday’s local rap lunch to preview his performance this Friday, April 8 for WKNC’s Fridays on the Lawn. Listen it to their interview to learn about some of Defacto’s other upcoming gigs, including Durham’s Art of Cool Fest, and his top four celebrity crushes.
Apr 07, 2016•25 min•Ep. 63
Earthly
Sometimes music is better described using objects, colors, and feelings rather than sounds. When listening to Earthly, you picture yourself skiing down the sides of red, blue, and yellow ice cream cones, falling onto a rubbery drum set and slingshotting back to that one class field trip in elementary school when you caught a crawfish by hand. DJ iCloud caught up with Edaan and Brint of Earthly, who played WKNC’s Double Barrel Benefit Night 2. They talk about some of Earthly’s beginnings, inspira...
Feb 29, 2016•24 min•Ep. 135
Bombadil
Bombadil swung by WKNC for an interview with Curlz MT to talk about their Dec. 19 show at Cat’s Cradle. The Durham-based band shared their new EP, “Still Bombadil Issue #1: Score for Cell Phone, Rubber Band & Wine Glass,” talked about their music process, and discussed the culinary phenomenon of food on sticks.
Dec 14, 2015•13 min•Ep. 4
Shakedown
Nash Roberts, of the locally based band The Shakedown, came to WKNC to speak with DJ Soulwood about his upcoming Frank Sinatra tribute performance at the Pour House on Saturday, December 12. This promises to be an incredibly fun time on Sinatra’s actual 100th birthday! Nash tells us about the cover concept that The Shakedown has adopted and their previous cover shows including Van Morrison and Bob Marley. For more information about The Shakedown band and their upcoming Sinatra tribute gig/birthd...
Dec 11, 2015•11 min•Ep. 301
Rozwell Kid
DJ AJ and King Kronk welcomed West Virginia band Rozwell Kid to the WKNC studio on Nov. 17 before their show at Motoro. The band talked about their home state and its music scene, their Broken World Records label-mates and touring with Andrew Jackson Jihad. Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast. P.S. Rozwell Kid will also be playing with the Get Up Kids on their 20th anniversary tour on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Cat’s Cradle.
Dec 11, 2015•8 min•Ep. 270
Lowland Hum
Greensboro-based folk band Lowland Hum stopped by the WKNC studio on Nov. 20 before their show at Motorco. DJ Cauliflower talked with the husband and wife duo about touring, making their self-titled sophomore album and whether they are a pie or cake couple. The interview also includes the songs “Older, Wiser” and “Night Driving.” Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast.
Dec 11, 2015•28 min•Ep. 162
The Color Exchange
The Color Exchange stopped by for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer on November 5th! The band discussed their album, Cubed, and their favorite memories of Tir Na Nog Irish Pub. The following songs were played during the interview: 1 - Sparks 2 - Beacons 3 - Timelines
Nov 18, 2015•27 min•Ep. 345
ET Anderson
Last Thursday, Phian spoke with ET Anderson about falling in love with each other, their upcoming tour, and emo music. They went on to play at Tir Na Nog Irish pub for Local Band Local Beer, along with Wild Fur and Zack Mexico. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at ET Anderson’s facebook page. The following tracks were played during the interview: 1 - Going Deaf 2 - It’s Not The Same 3 - Love Is Not 4 - Take Met To The Other Side
Nov 17, 2015•33 min•Ep. 127
I Was Totally Destroying It
I Was Totally Destroying It stopped by the studio for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for the Local Band Local Beer series on Thursday, November 5th. The band discussed their long and loving history with Tir Na Nog as well as much more. During the interview, the following songs were played: 1 - Yours Truly 2 - Move So Slowly 3 - Cup of Tea 4 - Beneath You All The Way
Nov 17, 2015•28 min•Ep. 155
T-Top
Straight off of his outstanding performance on the BET Live Cypher, Fuquay-Varina’s own T-Top came up to our studio to hang out with DJ Iron Mic and Anderson Burrus for The Saturday Night Pre-Game. They talked about Top Bizzy’s experiences at the BET Hip Hop Awards, battle rapping, upcoming shows and his plans to take the rap game by storm. Best thing about it, they blessed the airwaves with their own cypher over the “0 to 100” beat. Check it out, and tune in on Saturday nights for more live int...
Nov 10, 2015•28 min•Ep. 329
Born Ruffians
Born Ruffians were awesome enough to stop by for an interview! Here’s what happened.
Nov 05, 2015•5 min•Ep. 3
Heart Racer
Heartracer stopped by for an interview with Phian before LBLB.
Nov 05, 2015•31 min•Ep. 107
K.A.A.N.
If you’re a fan of bars over bullsh*t rap, look no further than one of the DMV area’s most promising up-and-comers, K.A.A.N. The 24 year old Maryland native is a student of the greats, like Big L, 2Pac, and Big Pun, but unlike the hoards of wannabe rappers that claim the same thing, you can here their influences echoing in his extraordinarily complex and high octane raps. Go to his Soundcloud page, listen to “Kaancepts,” and try not to jump out of your chair screaming. Not gonna happen. He bless...
Oct 15, 2015•17 min•Ep. 143
The Charming Youngsters
On September 17, Phian interviewed The Charming Youngsters before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. They featured four tracks during the interview: Resourcerer, Sentinels, Brave Me, and Black Birds. If you want to find out more about The Charming Youngsters, check out their Facebook Page.
Oct 07, 2015•29 min•Ep. 347
Durty Dub
Last Thursday, DJ Dilemma interviewed Durty Dub before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. They discussed the origins of the band and the group’s affiliation with the larger African beats community. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at Durty Dub’s Facebook page.
Oct 07, 2015•19 min•Ep. 53
Naked Naps
John Meier of Naked Naps fame sat down with Jake from State Farm and Granma Kara last Friday at Hopscotch’s Wristband City. He shared tales from the gone-but-not-forgotten Mattress Fort and the story of how he ripped his pants on stage. He also promises that the track names “Toyota Prius, The Silent Killer” and “Honda Civic ’99,” off the Naked Naps and Museum Mouth split, are merely coincidental.
Sep 23, 2015•22 min•Ep. 227
Wahyas
On our last day broadcasting live from Wristband City, Wahyas stopped by for a quick interview! They talk about their Hopscotch experience, their other musical projects, and playing drums while standing up.
Sep 20, 2015•7 min•Ep. 322
Hotline
Raleigh locals Hotline sat down with Granma Kara and Jake from State Farm at Wristband City to discuss their new album, their transition from Oulipo, and their super tight friendship. The lively quartet shared their favorite Hopscotch moments and who they were excited to see take stage this year.
Sep 18, 2015•8 min•Ep. 99
SMLH
Before their Friday night set at Tir Na Nog, Sam and Kevin stopped by WKNC’s Live broadcast table at City Plaza. They talked about past Hopscotch experiences, pros and cons of “dumb rock music,” and the shows they were most excited to see.
Sep 17, 2015•7 min•Ep. 291
Wild Honey
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Sep 16, 2015•10 min•Ep. 317
River Whyless
DJ Duchess and Curlz MT interviewed the group River Whyless Saturday, September 12th for WKNC as a part of Hopscotch, live in Wristband City. The band, from Asheville, NC, shared some of their best experiences together, as well as their craziest. Listen here to learn more about their recent releases and upcoming album.
Sep 15, 2015•11 min•Ep. 271
Chit Nasty Band
Two Thursdays ago Phian interviewed with the Chit Nasty Band before they played at Tir Na Nog for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview Phian played the Chit Nasty Band songs “Nasty Nation,” “Enough” and “Brand New.” If you like what you hear, you can check out more from the Chit Nasty Band at their website.
Sep 10, 2015•33 min•Ep. 78
Knurr and Spell
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed Knurr and Spell before they played at Tir Na nOg for Local Band Local Beer. If you like what you hear, you can check out more from Knurr and Spell at their Bandcamp.
Sep 10, 2015•17 min•Ep. 141
Drique London
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Drique London before he played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Drique London songs “Mysterious Vibes”, “You Dont Know”, “Iz U Ridin’ “, and “Lay Back.” If you like what you hear you can check out more of Drique London at his website.
Sep 02, 2015•43 min•Ep. 55
Sky Blew
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Sky Blew and the band before they played at TIr Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Sky Blew songs “Picture That”, “Who Made Sammy Run”, ”The Ballad of Patience”, and “Spirit Detective 2.″ If you like what you hear you can check out more of Sky Blew at his Bandcamp.
Sep 02, 2015•37 min•Ep. 296
Jenny Besetzt
Phian interviewed Jenny Besetzt before they played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, several Jenny Besetzt songs were played. If you like what you hear you can check out more from Jenny Besetzt at their Bandcamp and also check them out tonight at Tir Na nOg!
Aug 27, 2015•40 min•Ep. 151
Flash Car
On August 13th, Phian interviewed Morgan from Flash Car before he played at Tir Na nOg Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, the Flash Car songs “Lady Lindy,” “Summer Storm,” and “Changing Lights” were played. If you like what you hear you can check out more of Flash Car at their Bandcamp.
Aug 25, 2015•26 min•Ep. 123
Drake Murphy
Local artist, Drake Murphy, from Addor, North Carolina stopped by the studio to speak with us about his latest album and single, upcoming projects, and his performance at NC State’s Packapalooza DH Hill stage.
Aug 20, 2015•34 min•Ep. 56
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