Local Music

After a 23-year hiatus, Chapel Hill's Mayflies USA are back with a brand new record called "Kickless Kids." Matt McMichaels and Adam Price of the band recently stopped by the WUNC studios to talk with music reporter Brian Burns about the new record.

Whether you're a seasoned musician or you've never touched an instrument in your life, BOOM Club, short for Building Our Own Music, is a space to both create, learn and even record yourself. Throughout their American Tobacco Campus residency, BOOM Club will also be offering workshops and performances from both local and nationally known artists.

WUNC's Brian Burns chats with Matt Sweeney of The Hard Quartet before their show at Cat's Cradle.

A first look at what we can expect when Red Hat Amphitheater moves in the Spring of 2026.

WUNC Music's Brian Burns chats with Raleigh-based artist and musician George Hage.

Brian Burns chats with Skylar Gudasz about her new album "Country" before her show at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw.

WUNC gathers a list of live shows happening to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Merge Records is celebrating their 35th anniversary this weekend with four shows at Carrboro's Cat's Cradle.

WUNC Music announces First In Music, a new running blog highlighting music from North Carolina artists.

WUNC's First In Music is your weekly source for new music from the most exciting and interesting artists in North Carolina