Local Music

WUNC music reporter Brian Burns get to know the Raleigh-based musician LesTheGenius.

The Great Cover Up, which started in 1999, is an annual event in Raleigh that features an eclectic lineup of local musicians dressing up and performing cover sets of more famous artists — and audience members don't get any details about the lineup in advance. Now, it's the subject of a new documentary that premieres Thursday on PBS North Carolina.

WUNC music reporter Brian Burns gets to know Triangle-based visual artist and musician Ron Liberti.

North Carolina musician MJ Lenderman chats with WUNC music reporter Brian Burns about the Hopscotch Music Festival, making a music video with Lance Bangs and more.

Asheville's Drop of Sun studios has become one of the most in-demand recording studios for indie artists in the country.

Durham-based Merge Records is partnering with Bloomington, Indiana based Secretly Group in a deal that sees Secretly acquiring a 50% stake in the indie label.

Dex Fest 2025 is happening across four nights at four different venues in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of local musician Dexter Romweber.

WUNC Music Reporter Brian Burns chats with Chaz Martenstein as he celebrates 20 years of operating Bull City Records

The inaugural Raleigh Wide Open Festival has released its initial lineup of performers. The festival takes place in downtown Raleigh on October 3rd and 4th.

Cannonball Music Hall recently opened at Raleigh Iron Works. It's both a music venue and practice space designed to help musicians and bands who are just getting started.