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EWO X Maw: Berzerk

EWO x Maw: BerzerkBerzerk is a hardcore, anime-inspired live experience built around tension, impact, and release. Pulling from nu-metal, experimental hip-hop, and live band energy, the show blends distortion, heavy rhythm, and experimental structure into something physical and immersive. Curated by Eyes Wide Open in collaboration with Mawpy and LIPS, Berzerk brings together underground artists and hardcore energy, channeling themes of conflict, adrenaline, and expression into a full-room experience. No fixed genre. No clean edges. Authentic energy.Eyes Wide Open EWO Instagram   Eyes Wide Open is a Raleigh-based collective founded by Memphis and Cocoa, focused on pushing the intersection of music, fashion, and art. Originally formed through open mic events at The Portal HQ in Raleigh, EWO prioritizes self-expression, experimentation, and community over rigid structure. Their events are built as environments rather than traditional shows, bringing together different disciplines to create something fluid, immersive, and rooted in underground culture.MawpyMawpy InstagramMawpy is an experimental hip-hop artist emerging from North Carolina’s underground, known for constant output and an unpredictable approach to sound. Blending self-produced work with frequent collaborations, his catalog moves between styles without settling into one lane. Whether performing solo or stepping into a cypher, his delivery leans on off-the-wall lyricism, sharp improvisation, and a clear intent to stand out in a saturated scene.LIPSLIPS InstagramLIPS YoutubeLIPS brings a live band element into the mix, grounding the night in raw instrumentation and alternative influence. Originally formed at Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival through organic jam circles, their sound pulls from folk-punk, hardcore, and improvisational spaces, adding depth and texture to the overall lineup. In a setting like Berzerk, LIPS acts as a physical counterbalance that translates energy into something loud, immediate, and felt in the room. 

Kill Bill: The Rapper with Ashtin Larold

Kill Bill The Rapper   Underground rap’s own kaiju, Philadelphia based Kill Bill: The Rapper’s deep rasp and hard-hitting, emotional lyrics offer many cathartic moments that are easy to relate to. Known for his knack of taking a dip into romantic nostalgia and collecting the bones of what once was, he’s been a staple in the underground lofi rap scene for over a decade at this point. After charting top 50 on Billboard on his last solo release completely independently, he’s back to destroy the city.   Ashtin Larold   Ashtin Larold is a South Jersey–raised, Philadelphia-based rapper known for his bouncy, hard hitting production and sharp, bar heavy lyricism. Blending punchy, playful flows with an irreverent swagger, his music is packed with wit, sarcasm, and offbeat references pulled from pop culture and anime. His distinct style has helped him build a growing fanbase online, where his colorful personality and style have provided the perfect visual pairing for his over the top writing.

Matt Heckler with Julian Sikes

Matt Heckler Website / Bandcamp / Instagram MATT HECKLER is a solo multi-instrumentalist that barely fits into any ordinary musical category. He tends to keep to the darker side of Appalachian mountain music and early bluegrass but listen long enough and you’ll soon be transported to the mountains of Eastern Europe or a dimly lit bar in Ireland where they honor those who have passed with a gently swaying a cappella ballad. After touring almost nonstop for years in support of bands like Devil Makes Three, Lost Dog Street Band, Flogging Molly, and others, HECKLER, like the rest of us, got sidelined by the ongoing global pandemic. With the newfound time off, he set to pushing creative boundaries in his home recording studio as far as his mind would allow. Each fiddle, banjo, and guitar track carefully put in place all the while retaining the grit and energy reflected in his live shows. Paired perfectly as the sequel to After The Flood, the Blood, Water, Coal album is a defining release in his career. Blood, Water, Coal was performed and recorded by MATT HECKLER with upright bass and backing vocals provided by Jeff Loops (Lost Dog Street Band). While recording Blood, Water, Coal, MATT HECKLER released The Magnolia Sessions outdoor live set – the maiden release for the now popular series – which made it to #9 on the Bluegrass Billboard Charts. The Magnolia Sessions was still charting upon the release of Blood, Water, Coal, which debuted at #3, leaving HECKLER with two albums running on the Billboard Charts simultaneously. With the release of his last album, “This Town Is Killin Me”, HECKLER signed off on his fourth album with a national tour. Fans filled the venues for a rowdy solo act, and he held true to the grit of his live shows reputation. Moving forward, HECKLER has a new album in the works, which he says is his best yet. Keep your ears peeled for future recordings, videos and performances near you.   Julian Sikes Bandcamp

Withered witth Xenobile

Withered Website From its inception, WITHERED has been an outlier, a perplexing charge of extremity which the metal scene has never been able to put its finger on. “We want to compound new elements into every album,” posits guitarist/vocalist Mike Thompson, “and we’re definitely a band for metal nerds. Our audience seems to be the old-schoolers who are absorbed by this stuff every day and jaded folks of a certain age. Industry types and peers tend to get it, but that’s about it.” Thompson’s self deprecating assessment of his creative output might be part gentlemanly humility talking or a harshly realistic take on WITHERED’s cult status, or somewhere in between, but with an impressive body of work fanned out over the course of 18 years and five albums which have weathered as many trends, the Atlanta quartet continues to confound and refuses to compromise. New album, Verloren is the band’s most daring and iconoclastic work yet, one that spits in the eye of complacency and exists as a contrarian masterstroke.   Xenobile Website   Ignorant Death Metal from Atlanta

Celaris with We Used to Cut The Grass, Somnium, and Lofield

Celaris Bandcamp   Celaris is a progressive metal band from Raleigh, NC   We Used to Cut The Grass Bandcamp   A genuinely fun-loving experimental ensemble from New Jersey.   Somnium Bandcamp   Math rock from the Carolinas   Lofield Bandcamp   Lofield is a post-rock outfit comprised of Adam Norris (Guitar, Bass, Vox) and Joey Colvin (Drums).Together they seek to blend as many genres and sounds as possible within the typical workings of Post-Rock. Samples, beats, angular riffs, strings, synths, and more make up the fabric of Lofield songs.

Jack the Songman, Eric Lee Hardt, and Chris Chism

Jack the Songman   Jack The Songman is a new artist from North Carolina determined to show you a good time straight from the heart. The man behind the song, Jack Carmichael, has been making music in the Triangle for more than a decade. Under the “Songman” moniker, he writes songs with a funky, classic pop sound that feels familiar but sincere. Love, togetherness, and celebration of the mundane are central motifs baked into the entire Songman catalog. Born into a family of musicians, Carmichael has been a member of various musical ensembles since childhood—however, it wasn’t until his mid-twenties that he stepped into the dual role of frontman and songwriter as Jack The Songman. With the support of lifelong friends and collaborators (known collectively as The Songman Band), Carmichael has forged a genre-melding, piano-driven sonic identity that weaves together elements of yacht rock, funk, and power pop while calling to mind musical forces such as Michael McDonald and Ben Folds. Since stepping onto the scene, the Songman has made a name for himself playing high-energy shows throughout the Triangle. Carmichael’s songwriting craft has made an impression on his hometown, generating a commission to write and record the signature jingle for Chapel Hill’s radio station, 97.9 The Hill WCHL. The debut album “Love Songs and Other Songs” comes on the heels of Carmichael’s marriage to his high school sweetheart. The tracklist navigates different stages and flavors of a romantic relationship, from the high-energy, horn-forward bop “No Plans” to the heartening ballad “Get By”. As groovy as it is heartfelt, Jack The Songman’s first album is an exposition on joy, warmth, and endearment.   Chris Chism   Chris Chism is a North Carolina-based musician, originally from Indiana, whose work blends traditional folk with modern indie and alternative influences. Playing guitar and banjo, Chris creates music that is both deeply personal and open to interpretation.His songs carry a melancholic tone, but offer glimpses of hope for those willing to look closer. Through a unique mix of heartfelt storytelling and diverse musical elements, Chris’s work invites listeners to connect with the beauty and complexity of life’s quieter moments.   Eric Lee Hardt A captivating songwriter and expressive performer. Eric Lee Hardt is a recent transplant to the Carrboro music scene you won’t want to miss. With a broad span of influence and experience, his music radiates the countless hours and miles that have crafted his unique sound.  With lyric forward songs and guitar technique shaped by years of composition and real world experience gained through performance on the road.  He delivers a musical experience you won’t soon forget

Living in Y2K Early 2000s Dance Party

LIVING IN Y2K: EARLY 2000s DANCE PARTY!   The best Y2K Party in the USA comes to Chapel Hill for the first time!!! • Nothing but the best throwback hits and remixes spinning all night long • A Costume Contest with $100 Cash Prize • Free Y2K Gifts & Candy, and much more!!!    Follow @Living.in.Y2K on Instagram+TikTok for more info!

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