Performers

N8NOFACE

He’s been described as a Chicano Flannery O’Connor playing chiptune Ministry, the Sleaford Mods of the American Southwest, Suicide for the 21st Century and Ghostmane meets darkwave synthpunk dashed with early Ween’s glue-huffing pop. Lyrically, his sometimes romantic, oftentimes violent storytelling tunes lean toward Narcocorrido, the bloody ballads of Mexican drug cartels. It sounds dark on the surface, but really N8NOFACE’s […]

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Ho99o9

The atmosphere is full of chemicals and tension. Cynicism and mistrust are at a record high. The whole societal order is teetering on the brink of collapse. What better time could there possibly be for a new Ho99o9 (horror) album? When the duo of Yeti Bones and theOGM kicked in

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MAGIC SWORD

In the beginning, there was Light, and Darkness, a creation of perfect Balance. But as time passed, evil spread over the land like a plague, slowly consuming everything in its path. In the final moments, before Light was lost to the Shadow for all time, a weapon of infinite power

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DANCE WITH THE DEAD

Drawing inspiration from the dystopian and chilling worlds of classic cult horror and science fiction films, duo Justin Pointer and Tony Kim embarked on a musical journey that transcends genre boundaries. Hailing from Irvine, California (USA), this dynamic duo has been crafting dark electronic metal-fueled synth anthems for over a

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JOOSELORD

At first sight … he may just seem like someone who just wants to make a scene Someone who likes to reek havoc and cause disorder for kicks and giggles You may find him dangling from the rafters at a show Or convincing people to dive headfirst off of platforms

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BULL CITY SUMMIT

The inaugural Bull City Summit Music, Art, Science and Technology festival kicks off on Wednesday, March 23 at Motorco Music Hall with a highly-anticipated performance by Durham-based breakthrough rapper and producer JooseLord. The pioneering artist and activist has earned Best New Artist and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the Carolina Music Awards and Artist of the Year in the WRAL

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Carla Copeland-Burns

Noted as a flexible and versatile player, flutist Carla Copeland-Burns currently performs with the Greensboro, North Carolina, and Salisbury Symphonies as well as the North Carolina Opera, Carolina Ballet, Blue Mountain, and with the performer-composer collective Forecast Music. She has been a guest artist-teacher at universities and conferences nationally and internationally,

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Jacquelyn Bartlett

A champion of chamber music, Jacquelyn Bartlett was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she was surrounded with music. Her mother, Mary Bartlett, is a noted harpist, arranger, composer and teacher and Bartlett began her musical studies with her at an early age. A dedicated and passionate educator, she is much sought after as

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Carrie Jane Knowles

Carrie Knowles is an award-winning artist and author with a passport the size of a library. Take a captivating journey into the not-so-ordinary lives of her characters across the globe. A MUSICAL AFFAIR A Musical Affair is a novel about divorce, deception, love affairs, expensive secrets, long overdue forgiveness, the

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GENESIS OWUSU

Genesis Owusu’s debut body of work, Smiling With No Teeth arrived in 2021 as an artistic triumph that has resonated with audiences globally, surpassing genre and disrupting boundaries. Six months on from its release, the album has proven a runaway success and garnered universal acclaim from critics, including covers with

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CHRIS GETHARD

Chris Gethard is a comedian, actor and author. He’s the host of the Beautiful/ Anonymous podcast, which was recently adapted into a 4-part series streaming on Topic, the former host of The Chris Gethard Show, and wrote and starred in the HBO special Career Suicide. He also hosts the podcast

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M.A.G.S

M.A.G.S. is the solo moniker for Buffalo-bred, Los Angeles-based artist Elliott Douglas. His style seamlessly glides between genres ─ from funky garage to minty alt-pop ─ and hooks you in almost immediately. His universal appeal feeds his success, and it’s never at the expense of his art. Elsewhere in his

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BING & RUTH

Species, Bing & Ruth’s new album, is out now on 4AD. On a surface level, Species is an exploration of the sonic possibilities of the Farfisa organ – aided only by clarinet and double bass. The record is a devotional to both humanity and humility, and an exploration of suspended

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CUPID’S UNDIE RUN

Cupid’s Undie Run is the largest pantless party and indie run in the nation. We bare it all to raise money and awareness of neurofibromatosis (NF), a rare genetic disorder that impacts 1 in 3000. 100% of net proceeds fund research through our partner the Children’s Tumor Foundation. For more

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WAILIN’ STORMS

Originally formed in the unrelenting heat of Corpus Christi, Texas, WAILIN STORMS migrated east and ended up in Durham, North Carolina. Their sound is justly a mix of doom-punk and swampy rock, as elements of their prior and current surroundings culminate into a unique and volatile brew. Stamped with eerily

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TOTALLY SLOW

In punk, a genre that prizes burning fast and bright, it’s rare for a band to make it to their third album. Greensboro, North Carolina’s Totally Slow have arrived at theirs with renewed energy, a revamped lineup, and an inspired, collaborative songwriting process, resulting in Casual Drag, their sharpest collection

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BRIAN DUNNE

Raised in New York State, Briane Dunne was drawn to music with a singular devotion from an early age. He picked up the guitar first, later adding piano and voice to his repertoire as he fell in love with kind of songwriters who paired muscular rock and roll with raw,

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NOSO

What does it mean to feel pride – to feel love? Not just romantic desire, but an all-encompassing love built around acceptance and unconditional respect? For 24-year-old indie/alternative artist NoSo, they seek out the answers in their work. If you’re a guitar enthusiast or familiar with the L.A. music scene,

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KOO KOO KANGA ROO

Koo Koo Kanga Roo is a dance party of the senses. For the last 12 years, lifelong friends and collaborators Bryan and Neil have toured the globe delighting fans with their high-energy music, infectious positivity, and interactive live show. They cut their teeth on the road, playing everything from DIY

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HELADO NEGRO

A South Florida native, born to Ecuadorian immigrants and based in Brooklyn, Roberto Carlos Lange’s upbringing provides essential elements to his songwriting, including his consistently bilingual—English and Spanish—lyrics. Exploring the expressivity within intense states of being, Latinx identity, and pluralistic sensibilities, his music as Helado Negro is an engrossing statement

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REVEREND HORTON HEAT

Loaded guns, space heaters, and big skies. Welcome to the lethal littered landscape of Jim Heath’s imagination. True to his high evangelical calling, Jim is a Revelator, both revealing & reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on a endless intestellar musical tour, and we are

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