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Editors’ Notes Episode 2: Braless (interview)

By Will Kleinschmidt , Jordyn Balam , Luther Walker and Amelie Fawson | April 24

Listen to Braless band members Sarah Lorenzi, Chloe Winchester, Deana Garst, Samuel Ellington, Will Poteet and Izze Steinke talk with The Daily Tar Heel’s ...

Walk-Ons in Wonderland: UNC a cappella group celebrates seniors and beautiful voices

By Olivia Jarman | April 15

The concert featured a variety of songs, from a Katy Perry medley to an Aretha Franklin song, which showcased the range and personalities of the performers. ...

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Column: The rise of country music is a pathway for bridging America’s divides

By Quin Edelin | April 15

"If country music’s upward trajectory continues, then by introducing new and diverse audiences to southern culture and normalizing more rural lifestyles ...

UNC Loreleis hold spring concert celebrating a night of women and music

By Sophia Graci | April 13

The a cappella group sang a combination of genres, including a Bruno Mars medley and “Lorelei” by Ella Fitzgerald, and honored their seniors.

A look into Cat’s Cradle’s storied history

By Ashley Burnette | April 13

For over 55 years, Cat’s Cradle has been the leading concert venue within UNC’s vicinity, hosting a variety of events including musicians, philanthropic ...

Column: Music does more for my mental health than any study tip ever could

By Hailey Rodriguez | April 10

"Music isn’t going to do your homework for you, make your professor grade faster or help you ace your exams. But in a season of overwhelming deadlines, ...

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Clef Hangers' spring concert acts as coda to seniors' UNC experience

By Ashley Burnette | April 9

Seniors Mark Finamore, Imani Chabikuli and Scott Gilliam each sang a solo at their last Clef Hangers concert, in addition to group numbers like "Carolina ...

Column: There’s more to music than that trending audio

By Cooper Hall | April 9

"For those without the same guidance I had, I hope next time your friends serenade you with a set of lyrics from the song currently permeating their minds ...

Punk-adjacent local band brings new vision to Chapel Hill music scene

By Brooke Xu | April 8

Chiroptera, a newly debuted Chapel Hill/Carrboro band of middle and high school-aged members, is winding up to perform more shows this spring and summer. ...

Student music collective to release second multi-genre album

By Michael Melton | April 8

"Legacy Heartbeat" is to be released by Legacy Productions on April 25, featuring genres including rock, EDM and country.

Column: What is a real American man? Country music has been searching for decades.

By Gray Hamby | April 8

"What led a complex and thoughtful genre down the path of repeated lines about beer, trucks and ex-girlfriends? Country music has no short history of ...

Office DJ: For your pleasure, Wilco

By Connor Foote | April 8

"I could have ranked their best songs, provided a listening chart or attached lyrics to moments in my life. But a band like Wilco is hard to sum up, even ...

Office DJ: Joseph Quinn, please don’t murder my dear George Harrison

By Avery Thatcher | April 8

"When I need comfort, clarity or just a quiet moment to breathe, I turn to his songs. They’re not just notes strung together; they’re fragments of ...

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Carolina Bluegrass Band incorporates Southern music into curriculum

By Kate Alexander-Heyward | April 8

The Carolina Bluegrass Band performs and brings both traditional and contemporary bluegrass music to UNC.

Satire: A day in the life of UNC’s official music curator

By Sydney Baker | April 8

"Just like the Rameses mascots revealed themselves as the end of the semester approaches, I feel that it’s the right time for me to reveal my own ...

From R&B to indie rock: What Chapel Hill Town Council members love to listen to

By Aiden Hall | April 8

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with council members about their favorite tunes, albums and artists.

Collectors, musicians cherish community through vinyl connections

By Maddie Policastro | April 8

Gerry Williams will host Carrboro's bi-annual CD & Record show on April 13 at the Carrboro Century Center.

Office DJ: A peaceful, easy Sunday morning with my roommates

By Emma Moon | April 8

"With the hash on the stove and a meaty aroma filling the kitchen, someone will connect their phone to our old 2018 Alexa Echo Dot speaker, and our morning ...

Across genres and cultures, student dance groups find connections through music

By Diana Lopez Zapata | April 7

With around 27 dance clubs that vary in styles of movement, culture and music, UNC students can find community through many different dance groups on ...

UNC Harp Ensemble hosts spring recital

By Shreya Senthilkumar | April 7

The UNC Harp Ensemble had their annual spring recital Thursday, led for the past 10 years by Laura Byrne, a harp instructor in UNC’s Department of Music. ...