WKNC Interviews

DJ Sparrovv chats with Tom from Hi-Wire Brewing. Based in Asheville, N.C., Hi-Wire sponsored the April 28 and May 5 Local Band Local Beer shows.

Hillsborough, N.C. rapper Black Boye stopped by the WKNC studios to chat with DJ Iron Mic about his new single, “War.”

DJ Iron Mic talked with Defacto Thezpian during Wednesday’s local rap lunch to preview his performance this Friday, April 8 for WKNC’s Fridays on the Lawn. Listen it to their interview to learn about some of Defacto’s other upcoming gigs, including Durham’s Art of Cool Fest, and his top four celebrity crushes.

Sometimes music is better described using objects, colors, and feelings rather than sounds. When listening to Earthly, you picture yourself skiing down the sides of red, blue, and yellow ice cream cones, falling onto a rubbery drum set and slingshotting back to that one class field trip in elementary school when you caught a crawfish by hand.

DJ iCloud caught up with Edaan and Brint of Earthly, who played WKNC’s Double Barrel Benefit Night 2. They talk about some of Earthly’s beginnings, inspirations, and future plans for the project.​

Bombadil swung by WKNC for an interview with Curlz MT to talk about their Dec. 19 show at Cat’s Cradle. The Durham-based band shared their new EP, “Still Bombadil Issue #1: Score for Cell Phone, Rubber Band & Wine Glass,” talked about their music process, and discussed the culinary phenomenon of food on sticks.

Nash Roberts, of the locally based band The Shakedown, came to WKNC to speak with DJ Soulwood about his upcoming Frank Sinatra tribute performance at the Pour House on Saturday, December 12. This promises to be an incredibly fun time on Sinatra’s actual 100th birthday! Nash tells us about the cover concept that The Shakedown has adopted and their previous cover shows including Van Morrison and Bob Marley. For more information about The Shakedown band and their upcoming Sinatra tribute gig/birthday celebration at The Pour House, check out the band’s website theshakedownband.com or follow them on Facebook.

One last point: anyone who dresses up (i.e. wears a Sinatra-esque suit or equivalent) to Saturday’s gig has a reduced door price!

DJ AJ and King Kronk welcomed West Virginia band Rozwell Kid to the WKNC studio on Nov. 17 before their show at Motoro. The band talked about their home state and its music scene, their Broken World Records label-mates and touring with Andrew Jackson Jihad. Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast.

P.S. Rozwell Kid will also be playing with the Get Up Kids on their 20th anniversary tour on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Cat’s Cradle.

Greensboro-based folk band Lowland Hum stopped by the WKNC studio on Nov. 20 before their show at Motorco. DJ Cauliflower talked with the husband and wife duo about touring, making their self-titled sophomore album and whether they are a pie or cake couple. The interview also includes the songs “Older, Wiser” and “Night Driving.” Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast.

The Color Exchange stopped by for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer on November 5th! The band discussed their album, Cubed, and their favorite memories of Tir Na Nog Irish Pub. The following songs were played during the interview:

1 - Sparks

2 - Beacons

3 - Timelines

Last Thursday, Phian spoke with ET Anderson about falling in love with each other, their upcoming tour, and emo music. They went on to play at Tir Na Nog Irish pub for Local Band Local Beer, along with Wild Fur and Zack Mexico. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at ET Anderson’s facebook page.

The following tracks were played during the interview:

1 - Going Deaf

2 - It’s Not The Same

3 - Love Is Not

4 - Take Met To The Other Side