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UNC student releases new hip-hop single ahead of next album

By Marisa Rosa | August 26

Senior music major K’mani Leonerio released his latest single, “The Ocky Way (feat. Conway the Machine),” on Aug. 19.

Palestinian-American post-punk band DUNUMS releases new single

By Akash Bhowmik | August 22

Songwriter Sijal Nasralla said his band’s “honeycomb art on a billion twins” is an evocation of love.

'She's fearless': Nine-year-old Chapel Hill dancer inspired by moment with Taylor Swift

By Lucy Marques and Kathryn DeHart | August 21

Lucia's dream of dancing professionally means being the star of the show, not backup. Her dance teacher Summer Disher said it’s crucial for young girls ...

Sunset Serenade highlights UNC a cappella groups, fosters artistic community

By Mollie Ray | August 21

From the bottom of the steps of South Building to the flagpole, UNC students and community members gathered in Polk Place on Monday to witness UNC’s ...

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Word on the street: Students recommend songs for the first day of class

By Will Kleinschmidt | July 25

Staffer Will Kleinschmidt interviewed UNC students about their ideal first day of class songs. Here is a playlist of their song selections.

UNC student rapper aims to prove 'you don't have to be one thing'

By Emma Moon | July 14

Benji Garland released his second rap album under the name Skkolar in May, with a new single on July 14 and four more singles on the way.

Student-run WXYC radio station focuses on genre diversity and activism

By Sarayu Thondapu | July 3

During its slower summer months, WXYC continues to focus on genre diversity, building sets and training DJs to make entertaining and unique shows.

Local musicians experiment with bluegrass sound at Beer and Banjos

By Shreya Arukil | July 2

Beer and Banjos is a weekly event at 401 Main, where local musicians play everything from bluegrass to indie pop.

'Come see a show': Cat's Cradle provides live music performances for community

By Albert Carlson | June 19

Cat's Cradle provides opportunities for students to watch live performances for popular and less well-known artists, close to campus, and serves as a ...

North Carolina Symphony inspires local community with classical music

By Emma Cooke | June 16

On Friday evening, the symphony performed at the Southern Village Green for their free annual event to kick off the summer.

The UNC Tarpeggios' newest album 'Bloodline' explores friendship and legacy

By Anna Fetter | June 5

The UNC Tarpeggios are a mixed-voice a cappella group at UNC. The group has just released an album in May, "Bloodline." This is the first album the group ...

Freight Train Blues concert series showcases Carolina folk artists for past decade

By Sarayu Thondapu | June 4

The series has been ongoing through May and into June and features folk artists supported by the Music Maker Foundation. It is named after Elizabeth Cotten, ...

'A long time commitment': Nightlight lives on through Triangle music community

By Eliza Benbow | May 14

The music venue has been closed since 2022 and its current co-owners are still negotiating with their landlords, but the venue's influence persists.

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Music Library to relocate, Davis to extend weekend hours this fall

By Keerthana Gotur | April 22

Nerea Llamas, the associate University Librarian for collections strategy and services, said that Davis and the Undergraduate Library are the two most ...

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Review: Taylor Swift's new album gives heartbreak poetic justice

By Marisa Rosa | April 21

Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," contains 31 songs about grief and lost love and is centered around poetry.

Review: Clef Hangers deliver an emotional, passionate spring concert

By Sam Hodges | April 16

"I recently had the pleasure of witnessing UNC’s oldest a cappella group, the Clef Hangers, perform their Spring Concert in Memorial Hall, and I have ...

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Gibson & Toutant spin together musical ephemera in latest album

By Alexis Clifton | April 10

Written over three days in what they call a game of telephone, Josephine McRobbie and Joseph O’Connell's latest album gives unexpected purpose to small ...

Dreamville Festival brings national audience to local stage

By Hamsini Sivakumar | April 8

Thousands of people flocked to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh for J. Cole's Dreamville Fest, which features R&B and hip-hop artists.

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'I feel this music:' UNC lecturer releases debut saxophone album

By Laney Currin | April 7

Heidi Radtke, a music professor at UNC, recorded her debut album "Convergence" after getting a grant from the department to record it in Moeser Auditorium. ...

East Chapel Hill High students lead music lessons, create community for middle schoolers

By Makenzie Mills | April 2

Middle school students are paired with high schoolers to refine and learn skills.