When compiling a list of the top music destinations in the South East, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is probably not one of the first to come to mind. Despite being within spitting distance of some of the South’s hippest music spots, Winston-Salem has never established its own identity as an honest-to-god “scene.” Phillip Pledger, of Winston-Salem based … Read more
Estrangers, led by vocalist/guitarist Phillip Pledger, are the sickest thing to come out of Winston Salem since…. Well…. Just about ever. I don’t mean to knock Winston, Estrangers are just that awesome. Their unique blend of indie-pop, surf and lo-fi noise first charmed me as I was researching for Phuzzphest, a local music phestival (hah) … Read more
Change is nothing new for Chapel Hill darlings Lost in the Trees, and after two albums of symphonic chamber folk the band has undergone its most dramatic reinvention yet. Led by the Berklee educated Ari Picker, LitT have become known for their intricate harmonies and orchestral arrangements, but it would seem that Picker developed a … Read more
Winston-Salem, you’ve done it again. The city that I only ever knew for having an associated brand of cigarettes, is actually a wicked groovy place! Lots of friendly people, tasty grub (chicken satay baja taco hell ya,) and most importantly, great music. Phuzzphest was replete with talented artists last year, but Phillip Pledger and crew … Read more
After the resounding success of the last two years, Phuzzphest, Winston Salem’s premiere independent music festival, begins anew tomorrow evening. 2013 was SiC’s first time at the party, and we had such a blast that we’re returning again this year! My deficit of sleep is only about to get larger, but I have no problem … Read more