The Local Beat

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS

The Local Beat is a weekly interview program from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 focused on North Carolina musicians.

  1. 09/17/2021

    Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Interview

    Camryn (Big Hoss) and Lizzo (DJ Lizzo) sat down with North Carolina-based alt-country punk group, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. They discuss the band's spot on the Merlefest lineup, their upcoming album, Nightroamer, how country music has developed as a space for queer musicians, and more.

    14 min

  2. 09/01/2021

    The Local Beat: Bangzz

    Local Durham Band Bangzz sits down with hermajesty, Eubanks, and Space Cadet to talk about the term Riot Grrl, being covered in Top Ramen, the music in their heads, Festivals, and the catharsis of playing shows.

    33 min
  3. The Local Beat: Through the Tallwoods

    05/27/2020

    The Local Beat: Through the Tallwoods

    You can connect with Through the Tallwoods via their bandcamp (http://throughthetallwoods.bandcamp.com) & on social media (Instagram: @throughthetallwoodsnc). Their facebook link is https://www.facebook.com/throughthetallwoods/ Check out their EP Growth, now on all streaming services. You can find WKNC on all social media via @wknc881 & online at Wknc.org.

    50 min
  4. The Local Beat: Juxton Roy

    05/22/2020

    The Local Beat: Juxton Roy

    This episode features three Juxton Roy songs. They are, in order, "Flatlining," "Hallelujah," and "Hang My Head." This re-recorded version of "Hallelujah" is a more expansive version & was released as a single. To hear the original track of "Hallelujah," as well as any of Juxton Roy's other releases, you can find them on all streaming services. Juxton Roy is on instagram as @juxtonroy as well as on Facebook. Their bandcamp is juxtonroy.bandcamp.com/ You can connect with WKNC on all social media via @wknc881 and can find the Local Beat on all podcasting platforms.

    1h 8m
  5. The Local Beat: Tennis Elbow (again!)

    05/19/2020

    The Local Beat: Tennis Elbow (again!)

    Some songs off of Tennis Elbow's unreleased album "Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn" appear on this podcast. They are, in order, "Dinosaur & Intro," "Urydice," "Overton Window Swing," and "Re: Overall." The full album will be released on all streaming services on June 18th. You can connect with WKNC on social media via @WKNC881 on all platforms & Tennis Elbow on Instagram through @TennisElbowFanclub.

    1h 14m

  6. 04/02/2020

    The Local Beat: Art Critic

    Art Critic is a three-piece, instrumental act and DJ Beowvlf was lucky to sit down with two of them for this interview! The band discusses their influences, stage presence, and what sets them apart from the rest of the local music community.

    53 min

  7. 03/31/2020

    The Local Beat: To Julian

    To Julian shares a heartfelt and emotive set with DJ Beowvlf while the two discuss artistry, development of the craft, early musical experiences and self-love.

    1h 13m

  8. 01/28/2020

    The Local Beat: Charlie Smarts, Les Genius, Ace Henderson, and Zack Cokas

    The Local Beat is back and on this jam packed edition DJ Beowvlf sits down with Charlie Smarts, Les The Genius,Ace Henderson, and Zack Cokas tune in as they discuss the rise of the North Carolina Hip Hop Music scene, their individual music journeys, and whats special about Raleigh Hip Hop Music plus more tune in for a great conversation about Hip Hop

    47 min
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About

The Local Beat is a weekly interview program from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 focused on North Carolina musicians.

Information

  • Creator
    WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © NC State Student Media
  • Show Website
    The Local Beat