Shaped by Sound

Indie rock group Superchunk was at the forefront of the Chapel Hill, NC music scene of the early ’90s and a major part of the rise of independent record production through its seminal label, Merge Records. Mac McCaughan and guitarist Jim Wilbur discuss why they chose Chapel Hill, how Merge Records came to be and what it’s like to see their music connect with new audiences.

Shaped by Sound

This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.

Justin Morris and Avery Sullivan of the Durham, NC-based indie rock outfit Sluice discuss how their music is inspired by the hidden world of history and our futile attempts to control nature. Plus, they share why they leaned into the surreal world of David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” for the production design of their “Shaped by Sound” performance.

Shaped by Sound

This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.

NC-based singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine shares the stories behind his music and his approach to songwriting. He also discusses the connection between his music and his visual art, his book “Love and Some Verses” and how he balances his career with his family life. Plus, he opens up about what it’s like to go from small venues to larger ones and why he believes vampires have souls.

Shaped by Sound

This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.