5 Bands Worth Catching Before 5:30 at Carolina Rebellion 2017

by Jeff Hahne on May 3, 2017 at 2:01PM

The Charlotte-area's largest music festival, Carolina Rebellion has bringing an array of metal bands to the region since 2011. What started as a two-day event at Metrolina Expo has developed into three days of heavy rock and metal at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.

CL EXCLUSIVE: World Premiere of 'Rotated,' by Ali Steele, Black Linen & Cosa Nostra Que

by Mark Kemp on April 20, 2017 at 9:49AM

Happy 4/20, folks. And for your pleasure, enjoy this ode to the weed from Charlotte artists Ali Steele, Black Linen and Cosa Rostra Que — premiering today exclusively at Creative Loafing.

VIDEO: Watch The Menders Unveil a New Song, "Pass It On"

by Mark Kemp on March 14, 2017 at 4:20PM

Last week I headed out to Bessemer City to catch up with The Menders, whose new album, Nina, comes out this week. You can check out the band's newest song, "Pass It On" — scheduled to appear on Nina's followup —  in this video.

Watch Charlotte's Sinners & Saints Sing Sweet Harmonies

by Mark Kemp on March 2, 2017 at 12:42PM

On the cover of Creative Loafing Charlotte this week: Pat Moran writes about Mark Baran and Perry Fowler of the Charlotte acoustic duo Sinners & Saints. Check out his video clip of them doing what they do best: harmonizing on a sweet country-folk tune.

Watch The World Famous Tampones Tease You — Twice

by Mark Kemp on February 8, 2017 at 2:18PM