Cherub
The Nashville duo is primed to blow up thanks to the infectious, electro-pop
party single “Doses & Mimosas,” which simultaneously channels Timberlake’s
soul, Kesha’s crassness, and edgy hip-hop attitude. Its debut album, “Year of
the Caprese,” is due May 27 on Columbia Records. (Video contains some profanity).
Amos Lee
The Philly singer-songwriter mines the South (he graduated from
the University of SC) on “Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song” - which finds
him shifting from raw near-bluegrass to classic country and radio-ready R&B
ballads to all sorts of rootsy, atmospheric spots in between. That’s also
reflected in recent live shows.
Desert Noises
Saturday 10 p.m., Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St., $10-$12, www.eveningmuse.com
Utah's latest buzz band recently wrapped a slew of SXSW appearances that garnered praise from outlets like NPR. The hard working road band's buzz continues to build with the late March release of its latest album "27 Ways" - think a heavier (at times) Band of Horses with a keen sense of harmony and hooks.
Holly Golightly/Dexter Romweber Duo
Given their separate histories with tastemaker Jack White - she
appeared on the White Stripes’ “Elephant” while White has namedropped the NC
guitarist and his old band Flat Duo Jets for years - it’s about time the Brit-garage
rocker turned rural Georgia transplant joined the revered rockabilly vets. The
latter duo celebrates the new disc “Images 13.”
Ben Taylor
The handsomely scruffy singer-songwriter son of James Taylor and
Carly Simon makes gentle, quiet folk-pop with a voice and delivery similar to
his dad’s, but infuses it with his own humor and perspective. He’ll reveal new
music from an upcoming album tentatively scheduled for August release.
Ben Sollee
From Ditch the Van bicycle tours to donating his performance guarantee
to a WV community ravaged by fire to scoring a Charlotte ballet, the
singer-songwriter and cellist makes stirring music that reflects the beauty and
thoughtfulness evident in his everyday life.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Charlotte’s being treated to classic New Orleans’ brass for the
second month in a row with another French Quarter institution’s return as the
be-bop and funk-infused, 36-year-old DDBB, who - like neighbors the
Preservation Hall Jazz Band - has spent recent years enjoying an ultra-cool
resurgence and working with hip artists from disparate genres.
Griz
The 23-year-old electro-funk, sax-slinging producer (aka Grant Kwiecinski)
spikes his original modern soul tracks and remixes (like his recent retooling
of Lettuce’s “Slipping into Darkness”) with old school funk, jazz, and hip-hop
for a fresh and exciting sounds that mines the best of old and new.
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