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Genre: Indie

Certain Seas with Erie Choir and Neon Ruins

Certain Seas Instagram / Spotify   North Carolina’s Certain Seas is the indie folk-rock project of former Squirrel Nut Zippers cofounder and vocalist Katharine Whalen, guitarist Austin Riopel, and trombonist Danny Grewen. Known for shimmering harmonies and melodic guitars, they released the album Ordinary Hopes in 2025 to much acclaim and are recognized as one of NC’s most eclectic and highly regarded acts.   Erie Choir Instagram / Spotify   Erie Choir is the North Carolina-based indie rock band of Eric Roehrig (formerly of Sorry About Dresden). Originally a solo acoustic project, it has evolved into a five-piece band blending hook-laden folk-pop with classic rock influences.   Neon Ruins Instagram / Bandcamp   Chapel Hill’s Neon Ruins melds indie folk, roots rock, and psychedelic guitars into an esoteric, post-American soundtrack. Inspired by a visit to the birthplace of H. P. Lovecraft, long time musical collaborators R. M. Mclaughlin (Travel Horse, Magnolia Collective) and D. T. Snyder (Magnolia Collective, Gambling the Muse) were inspired to write and record a batch of songs that will appear on their upcoming debut album Gas Station Carnivals.

Island Moons with Run Hill

Island Moons Instagram / Twitter  / Spotify / Youtube   American singer-songwriter Brandon S. Harwood, professionally known as artist Island Moons, has two decades of live performance and songwriting experience under various forms. However, while living in NYC, new inspiration struck in the midst of the COVID-19 silence with no contact except for the life of an expectant baby. A surge of creativity ensued and he began to sing and pen his thoughts with a newfound voice. Taking his songs into the studio in upstate NY, he discovered his artist’s name after finding a manuscript of William Blake during the session. He emerged with 4 singles released in 2023 and a debut EP (fall 2025) that combines indie, psychedelic, and folk-rock elements. His versatility in songwriting and arrangements takes listeners on a journey, residing somewhere in the musical space between Radiohead, Bowie, and Cat Stevens. He enjoys playing solo or with his band, and relocated to Chapel Hill, NC in 2024.   Run Hill Instagram   Run Hill is a three-piece band from Elizabeth City, NC, channeling a raw blend of surf rock and garage punk. Run Hill crafts songs that crash over you like a wave: loud, fast, and full of feeling.

Whoop with LaureNicole

Whoop Website On sophomore album Just What? North Carolina’s Whoop traverse indie-pop, rock, reggae, and jazzy hip-hop with instinctive musicality, rare chemistry, and palpable joy.   Due on Porcelain Records on April 1 st , the foursome’s second full-length in as many years evolves an innately diverse palette channeled through force-of-nature vocalist Fal and shaped by Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Steve Bigas.  “Music is supposed to bring people together, shake things up, cause a ruckus, and make a mark,” said Fal. “I always want Whoop to leave a lasting impression in someone’s mind/heart/ears.”  Formed in 2020, Whoop evolved organically from Friday night jams in Bigas’ barn studio in Raleigh. Consisting of musical moments captured, distilled, and tastefully shaped into songs, the band’s celebratory yet introspective eponymous debut emerged to rave reviews just a year later.  Since then, the prolific quartet, completed by bassist Nick and drummer Will, has been performing electrifying live shows – including Carolina Indie Fest and the NC State Fair – between the writing/recording sessions that ultimately spawned Just What?  LaureNicole  

Suffering Jukebox: A Celebration of David Berman

Suffering Jukebox: A Celebration of David Berman   A night to celebrate the life, music, and memory of David Cloud Berman.Proceeds benefit Musicians for Overdose PreventionNarcan and overdose prevention information will be available!Featuring:Paul FinnAmelia RiggsEntrez VousThe RattletrapsMax RandallRandy Bickfordand more!

Cancelled: The Stray Lions with The Sheeps, Dover and the Elevators, and Dakota Proctor

The Stray Lions Bandcamp / Instagram The Stray Lions are a pop group or musical dance craze from Roanoke Virginia.   The Sheeps Bandcamp / Instagram   Dover and the Elevators Bandcamp / Instagram   The electric duo that makes up Dover and the Elevators are here to disappoint. The garage rock, psychedelic, punk band are all of those genres and yet no particular one simultaneously. Dover’s music is best heard while speeding in school zones or while sitting in your room thinking about your ex. They comes in hot, and leave you rode hard and put up wet.   Dakota Proctor Bandcamp  / Instagram

Idle County with Bottom Shelf and glowr

Idle County    Instagram / Bandcamp   Idle County is Alt-Country Farm-Rock from Western North Carolina.    Bottom Shelf   Instagram / Bandcamp   glowr   Spotify / Instagram

Daybed with Gumhead, Backteeth, and Graham Dickey

Daybed  instagram, spotify, website. Daybed is a post punk band formed in 2017 in Austin, TX. With influences ranging from Chad Vangaalen to Pile, Daybed explores crunchy Post Punk in a way that feels familiar, yet surprising. Vocalist/guitarist Reagan Smith guides the audience through his memories, while band mates Joey Chance and Ali Wagner provide the dark and dense backdrop, all the while, leaving bread crumbs along the way.

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