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(04/21/11 2:18am)
Last Year’s Men has a moniker derived from a Leonard Cohen song and suggests a group of older, world-weary men. The surprising reality is that its members are in their late teens and early twenties. But that doesn’t stop the band from crafting a blend of punk and garage-rock that belies their young years.
(04/14/11 2:26am)
The Raveonettes has never faltered in sound and concept. The band is guilty of employing gimmicks like composing all of debut Whip It On in B-flat minor with only three chords, and sophomore effort Chain Gang of Love in B-major.
(04/07/11 2:38am)
Carrboro fixtures The Huguenots has been rocking the Triangle since about 2008, spreading its brand of sunny, vintage-sounding pop and developing a reputation for its live shows.
(04/07/11 2:27am)
There’s never been a doubt about the Triangle’s place in the development and celebration of music. We’ve praised the bands, the labels and the festivals.
(03/31/11 2:21am)
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart broke out in 2009, its first album wrapped in fuzzy guitar with lyrics that signaled a teenage-centric, heartbreak-soaked foray into the world of indie pop.
(03/24/11 2:25am)
There’s been growth in recent years in the popularity of bands like The Avett Brothers, which straddles the line between folkish authenticity and mainstream appeal. And then there are bands like Mumford & Sons, which doesn’t seem to realize that you need more than the mere presence of a banjo to grant you deep-rooted Americana legend status.
(03/17/11 2:40am)
OFF! may be a relatively new band, but the members have all had plenty of legitimate experience in the hardcore and alternative rock scenes.
(03/03/11 3:28am)
Spring break can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, there’s that posse of friends who are Bahamas-bound. Then again, there are plenty of folks stuck in town or at home, wallowing with roommates or parents. Whether you’re voyaging or wanderlusting, Dive’s got some tips on how to maximize your break, be it the best traveling records or easy day-trip or weekend destinations. So don’t be blue if there are no exotic beaches in your future. Even Chapel Hill can feel tropical when there aren’t midterms clouding your outlook.
(02/24/11 3:30am)
Beatlemania will always conjure images of hysterical girls and The Fab Four’s shaggy haircuts and skinny suits.
(02/17/11 3:39am)
Chaz Bundick released his freshman debut Causers of This as Toro y Moi last year, a few steps behind artists like Neon Indian and Washed Out.
(02/10/11 3:32am)
West African musician Diali Cissokho recalls a time when, during a stint abroad, he and a friend went to play a show at a restaurant. After a while, Cissokho noticed a man in the audience listening to his songs and crying.
(02/03/11 4:31am)
After three previous studio albums, British Sea Power still sounds like it is trying to achieve a combination of U2’s stadium sound, Bruce Springsteen’s working class appeal and The Clash’s rock sensibilities. Those are some lofty goals, and if you’re wondering whether or not all that trying can start to wear on a band, you’ve got confirmation with Valhalla Dancehall.
(01/27/11 3:47am)
Adolescent frustration hasn’t sounded this sweet in a long time._ Dye It Blonde_ is an intoxicating mix of summery pop songs, so ably constructed that it belies the 18-20 age demographic of the group.
The Smith Westerns’ 2010 debut was a grungy, lo-fi and critically mediocre affair, but the cleaner and sunnier sound of the band’s sophomore album fits them perfectly.
(01/13/11 3:35am)
Greg Cartwright is a staple in the garage rock scene. Cartwright has been churning out a fast and furious blend of punk, soul and pop as the frontman of punk rock band Reigning Sound since 2001. This week, Cartwright released a side project with Coco Hames of The Ettes under the moniker The Parting Gifts. As the musician preps for his Reigning Sound show this Sunday at Local 506, Diversions staff writer Anna Norris chatted with Cartwright about covers, the state of vinyl and keeping the new ideas coming.
(12/02/10 3:29am)
During “Art Tatum: Piano Starts Here,” a one-man theater and musical, fictitious jazz club owner Doc Hanley remembers the jazz heavyweights that once played his club, especially the legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum.
As Hanley muses, the audience will be able to hear performances of the pianist’s much-lauded album Piano Starts Here. In fact, the songs will be played exactly as Tatum plays them.
(11/18/10 3:55am)
The biggest difference you notice about Butterflies’ Residual Child is how much of a stark contrast it is to bands like Arcade Fire and The National, which explore the painstakingly boring routines of everyday life —a Pitchfork review labeled The National’s brand of music as ‘sad bastard melodrama’.
(09/30/10 3:33am)
Any student who sticks around Chapel Hill during the summer is no stranger to the deserted streets and businesses brought on by vacation.
(09/16/10 12:33am)
The Old Ceremony has been a mainstay in local music for several years now. Its fourth album, Tender Age, is an amalgamation of many of the good qualities that have shaped the band so far.
(09/09/10 3:12am)
Looking at Hopscotch’s event schedule, you might begin to wonder if festival directors are taking their event-planning cues from Kiss. First, there were promises of rock ‘n’ roll all night. And now you can party during the day, too.
(09/02/10 4:45am)
Saint Solitude is the stage name of Dup Crosson, an Asheville resident who manages to create full-bodied, melodic pop as a solo musician. This Saturday, he comes to Local 506 with Free Electric State and Birds and Arrows.