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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, Chris Chism, and Eric Lee Hardt

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!