San Francisco’s Royal Baths churn out paranoid 60s-era psych like they were there. Spawned by the same Bay Area garage scene that gave us Ty Segall and Thee Oh Sees, heavy-lidded tempos, pounding tribal rhythm, apathetic punk humor, and a woozy sense of pop melody keeps their brand of sludge sounding fresh. This isn’t a simple ode to Velvet Underground, though it is a fitting one; it’s the shock-waves of 60s underground hooked up to modern-day amps.

The band is set to release its second LP, Better Luck Next Life, February 7th.

Slowdance offers up bouncing indie pop with a slightly brighter outlook and its own nostalgic tendencies. Think 70s synthwave and a francophone Debbie Harry.

Charlotte-based Paint Fumes has already made their name as some of the loudest, noisiest and best garage punks in the state. Imagine Greensboro’s own Pinche Gringo as a three-piece band. Cuz that’s what it is.

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WUAG & WQFS present what could very well be one of the greatest live music shows in the history of Greensboro!

Future Islands and Twin Sister will co-headline this unique show with opening performances by Ava Luna and Ed Schrader’s Music Beat. This is the only show Future Islands and Twin sister will play together on their respective headlining tours (take that New York, LA, Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill!) and best of all, this incredible show is only 8 bucks!

Tickets are available at CFBG record co-op from 1pm-8pm M-S, at the Blind Tiger between 6pm and midnight, and online here

Future Islands

The last time Future Islands performed a show at Artistika Nightclub, the result was a full-blown dance riot. Many people described it as the best live show in the history of the city. So with expectations held high, the band’s epic return to the Gate City is sure to blow minds

The North Carolina-bred, Baltimore-based post-wave trio conveys the human struggle to connect in this isolating digital age by contrasting electronic music and throbbing bass guitar with Sam Herring’s passionate vocals and engaging stage presence. Feet will shuffle, booties will shake, and you’ll remember what it’s like to feel part of something bigger.

Twin Sister

Brooklyn-based Twin Sister makes the sonic equivalent of a lucid dream. Drawing comparisons to Deerhoof, Stereolab and Portishead, the band’s debut LP, In Heaven, filters everything from liquid electro shimmer, galloping spaghetti-Western, stuttering 80s pomp and funked-out space disco into bright, playful tunes with subdued lyrics about “the legend, the man, the hero,” Gene Ciampi and whether Saturday is more fun than Sunday.

Ava Luna:

Fellow Brooklynites Ava Luna somehow manage to cram doo-wop harmonies, industrial drum beats, soulful wails and seven members into a sound that could be called sparse. It’s wildly inventive, eclectic, totally groovy and above all, it has doo-wop harmonies.

Ed Schrader’s Music Beat:

The “music beat” Ed Schrader claims to have might be better described as a music beat down. For three years, Ed’s only accompaniment was an internally-lit floor tom that doubles as an alarming bottom light. The rave he played in Baltimore is infamous. Along with bassist Devlin Rice, he’s the no-wave to Future Islands’ post-wave.

♢PRINCE RAMA♢

Brooklyn/Boston-based three piece Prince Rama make psych music. Deep psych music. This isn’t folk with a few tribal drums, or plain old rock with some flanged triangle thrown in for no reason. There’s sanskrit chants. Zonked synths. And, yes, more than a few tribal drums. Their freak-outs were convincing enough for members of Animal Collective, who recently signed them to their Paw Tracks label and helped record their fourth album, Shadow Temple.

-Pitchfork

♢HUME♢

Incredible prog-rock from our nation’s capitol. Two drummers + dreamy vocals and guitar. Currently on a massive U.S. tour. Not to be missed.

♢MATT NORTHRUP♢

Trippy guitar loops + a recently acquired synthesizer. GSOhh

♢$8 advance, $10 day of ♢

Buy your tickets at the Blind Tiger in advance, and you can avoid etix service charges.

This winter, skip the butt-numbing bleacher seats and make every game a home game. WUAG will be bringing you a selection of both UNCG Men’s and Women’s basketball games all season long, so grab your Snuggie and rest assured that no one ever has to know you own one.

M Mon Nov 28 at NC A&T 7:00pm

W Sat Dec 3 vs. Samford 2:00pm

M Sun Dec 11 at FSU TBA

M Mon Dec 19 at Duke 7:00 pm

M Thurs Dec 22 vs. VCU 7:00pm

M Fri. Dec 30 at Richmond 4:00pm

M Mon Jan 2 at Miami 9:00pm

M Thurs Jan 5 vs. Davidson 7:00pm

W Mon Jan 9 vs. App State 7:00pm

W Fri Jan 13 vs. C of C 7:00pm

M Thurs Jan 19 vs. Chatt 7:0pm

M Sun Jan 22 vs. Samford 7:00pm

W Sat Feb 4 vs. Western Carolina 2:00pm

M Wed Feb 15 vs. College of Charleston 7:00pm

W Mon Feb 27 vs. Wofford 7:00pm

The festival and awards ceremony will be held at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro on Thursday December 1st, and will be broadcast live on the People’s Channel in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Durham.

HearNC is currently accepting video and art submissions through Friday November 25th, and best of all, there is no submission fee. HearNC is also looking for volunteers.

Below are some of last year’s award winners.

MARKS, STERN & THOMAS AWARD: Most creative
Pearl and the Beard “Vessel”
Directed By Harvey K. Robinson (of Greensboro’s own Monkeywhale Productions)

Pearl And The Beard – Vessel from HearNC.com on Vimeo.

CRYING FOR THE CAROLINAS AWARD: Best portrayal of North Carolina through music and the visual arts
Stranger Day “Not Playin”
Directed By Ben Coffman

Stranger Day – Not Playin’ from HearNC.com on Vimeo.

JACK COLE AWARD: Best Synergy of Music and Movement
Future Islands “An Apology”
Directed By Jerry Stifelman

Future Islands – An Apology from HearNC.com on Vimeo.

TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM AWARD: Best overall
The Never “Raincloud”
Directed By Jim Haverkamp

The Never – Raincloud from HearNC.com on Vimeo.

Hand to Hand Market 3-19-11 from Stefan K. DiMuzio on Vimeo.

This year’s vendors include screenprinted gigposters, letterpress stationary and cards, traditional crafts from Burmese refugees living in Greensboro, homemade soaps and lotions, eco-friendly clothing, vintage apparel, and whimsical home decor.

The Hand-to-Hand Holiday Market will take place Sunday December 4th from noon-6pm at Bin 33 restaurant. For more information on Hand to Hand and the vendors for the Holiday market, visit handtohandmarket.com

WUAG Top 30 – 11/14/11

WUAG Top 30 – 11/7/11

JEFFREY LEWIS

WUAG 103.1 FM is proud to announce Jeffrey Lewis’s triumphant return to Greensboro!

Lying somewhere between folk and standup comedy, Jeffrey Lewis is an incredible songwriter and story-teller with a truly unique sound.

Press:

“Weird? Very… but also downright inspiring” (four of five stars) – Rolling Stone

“[Jeffrey Lewis is] The best lyricist working in the US today.” – Jarvis Cocker (Pulp)

“Hands down my favorite contemporary songwriter” – Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie)

http://​www.thejeffreylewissite.com​/

http://​www.roughtraderecords.com/​jeffreylewis

SECRET MESSAGE MACHINE

Joining Jeffrey will be Greensboro’s own Secret Message Machine, a clever moniker for one Michael Barrett. SMM has taken many forms over the years, and always provides an exciting performance. You won’t want to miss the chance to catch this increasingly reclusive musician.

$3-5 Suggested donation.
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