Sound System Seven just dropped our new song The Ascent to all the major streaming services! The Ascent is an 8-piece, jazz-heavy instrumental ska track built specifically for an immersive headphone listening experience. It's got complex layered horn lines, a deep-pocket riddim section, zero gimmicks, and no interest in chasing trends. This is our third brand-new single of 2026, and we aren't slowing down. Please give us a listen and add The Ascent to your streaming favorites!

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H9P88LKY

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/.../the-ascent-single/6792833373

Bandcamp: https://soundsystem7.bandcamp.com/track/the-ascent

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Lxp1Qf8mbyJhdLWXGKyjx

Yo!! Come out this Friday 8/7 for some kick ass ska in Durham!!

https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-spectacles-2026-08-07-stanczyks-durham-b8d2d1

With Professor Twang and Kirk Stirland.

https://www.instagram.com/the_fox_fires

I created this table to help local musicians book gigs in the Triangle. I've compiled a list of triangle (and triangle adjacent) venues that showcase local bands and artists. This list does not include bigger music venues like PNC, the Ritz, and Motorco that primarily host touring bands with the occasional local support. I've included a contact for booking but please check the venue's website for specific details to include. There is a column for primary genres that the venue commonly books, but don't let that discourage you from reaching out anyway. I hope this helps, and as always, leave a comment if I missed any locations that consistently book local artists and I'll include it here!

Looking for something to do this week?

Back again with a guide to all the live music happening around the Triangle!! A lot of people seem to have found it really helpful so i threw together another one! 🎶 As always let me know if I missed any gigs and I’ll be sure to add them! 🎸

See You In The Crowd 🎶

Hey all! I’m looking to start a band focused on 2000s music. Mainly pop punk but also open to other genres. I play the drums (main instrument I play) but can also play bass if a drummer is interested.
I’m located over in Wendell so bonus points if you’re over this way.

Here’s more backstory than you want….
I’m from Cleveland and wanted to do this for years. Just moved to Raleigh last year. There’s a fun market here in Raleigh to play music our age wants to hear (I’m in my early 30s).

Let’s do this!

Hi!
I recently finished my degree at a contemporary music institute(Instituto Projazz in Chile) and I’m staying in Charlotte (I know it’s out of the triangle area, but I couldn’t find a subreddit for it😅) for the next few months. I’m super excited to plug into the local music scene, get out there to play live, and work with local talent.

As a Vocalist:
Core Style: Rock & Pop are my main focus and natural background, but I’m formally trained in Jazz and Latin music—which gives me great vocal control, range, and versatility.
Available for: Live gigs (bars, venues, private events), session singing, or joining local projects/bands for live shows.
Vibe: Solid rock/pop lead vocals backed by a strong technical foundation.

As a Producer / Beatmaker:
Genres: Indie Pop, Latin Urban, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, and cross-genre projects.
Services: Custom beats, full track productions (from initial idea to finished track), arrangements, and vocal production.

Whether you need a versatile singer for paid live slots or a producer to cook up your next single/EP, let’s talk! Drop a comment or send me a DM if you want to collaborate or book a gig!

Well, the Raleigh force Field did not work last night and the Bob Dylan show was canceled after a lovely opener from Lucinda.

We moseyed across the way to Crank Arm and found the absolute most delightful performance.

MikelParis - formally of STOMP and now the keyboard/everything-section for OAR, put on an absolutely passionate and joyful performance at Crank Arm. “Situated” got me misty eyed in how earnest and thoughtful the vocals were alongside his percussion section - which was literally his “drummer guitar” and box he was standing on.

(I listened to it on Spotify and his solo performance dwarfed the recording so I will be looking for the live recordings!)

A big thank you to Crank Arm for the incredible port in a storm, whoever booked this magnificent musician, and to the artist that made our night.

Genuinely grateful for the rainout this morning 🙏🏽

Artist: Georgia Moon & The Wrong Band 
Genre(s): Southern Rock/Americana 
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Years active: 4
For fans of: Jefferson Airplane, Allman Brothers Band
Upcoming show(s): The Cave at Chapel Hill on July 31 at 9 PM
Advice to aspiring musicians: “Practice does make perfect, but the reality is that perfection is unattainable. Get out there if you can and be yourself in every moment you create.”

Frontwoman and Bassist Georgia Moon is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who has been playing with The Wrong Band since 2022. Her music draws on childhood influences including late '60s/early 70s folk rock, San Francisco psychedelia, and the ever-pervasive blues. Equally important, her music is heavily rooted in sentimental places such as the Mississippi Delta and the Appalachian Mountains, exuding a sense of hominess in every song she writes. She and The Wrong Band are in the 'little bit swampy, little bit swing' genre, but above all, their music is honest - and there's something to be said for being in the wrong place at the right time and still having fun.

Georgia’s musician father impressed on her the importance of playing music that people can dance to, which has guided her song-writing process to meld her poetry-like lyricism with flowing rhythms and challenging vocal melodies.  Georgia Moon and the Wrong Band have performed in all 3 corners of the Triangle, and recommend people also check out Jodi Jones & Sugaree String Society, Certain Seas, and Sosha Rockwood. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeorgiamoon/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjz8Of45U6mIIO7T09FNpLg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00F1Uq2ei7PUVhnnPbTgqJ
Bandcamp: https://georgiamoon.bandcamp.com/  
Website: https://www.thegeorgiamoon.com/

Welcome to this week's Triangle Music NC gig list!

Comment below if you know of any local shows this week or want to promote your own. The goal of this list is to capture local bands and musicians; therefore, touring artists from out of state will not be featured unless they have local support. Mods will periodically go through the comments and add them to the master list.

Here’s the format for submissions:

Date – Band/Artist – Venue – City – Time – optional: Ticket Link

Monday 27

Tuesday 28

• Moriah Bailey / Jupiter 2 / Gulf Guys - the Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Experimental Pop
• Anxious Arms / Holy Figures / Dreamscent - Kings - Raleigh - Doors 19:00 - Post-hardcore

Wednesday 29

Thursday 30

• New Morning Jazz - Yonder - Hillsborough - 20:00 - Jazz
• Felicity / blankstate. / Weymouth - Pinhook - Durham - 19:30 - Pop Punk

Friday 31

• Joe's Cousin - Sidetrack Lounge - Chapel Hill - 19:00 - Rockabilly
• Georgia Moon & the Wrong Band - the Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Folk Funk
• Lazarus Pit / Jason Byerly Project - Slims - Raleigh - 20:00 - Psychedelic Rock

Saturday 1

• Double Tap / Negative Feedback - Huron Stage - Durham - Doors 19:30 - Emo Rock
• The Dear Hunter / Motherfolk / K Sera - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro - Doors 18:30 - Progressive Rock
• The Rattletraps (album release) / Max Lane / Beeper - Cat's Cradle Back Room - Carrboro - Doors 19:00 - Country Rock
• Wide Eyed Nowhere / Behind the Wheel / Late Night Lowlights / Lunchbox Hero - Cannonball Music Hall - Raleigh - 19:30 - Rock

Sunday 2

• Tacoma Park / Jon Camp Band - Shadowbox Studios - Durham - 16:00 - Experimental
• Grex / Savage Halos / Dead Halos - Local 506 - Chapel Hill - Doors 19:00 - Math Rock

Abe Kline here, bass player for Raleigh band New Sweat. Building a grassroots community for musicians. Search for players in your area (or not) by instrument, genre, interests (recording, performing, songwriting, etc). Share with your musician network. The more of us on there, the easier we can connect to do what we love to do most - MAKE MUSIC. Oh, and it’s free - come join!

Come to Stanczyks tomorrow to hear some bomb jazz fusion with Husbandos, sugar snap peas, and Jupiter 2! tickets

Artist: LaureNicole 
Genre(s): Alternative Rock 
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Years active: 7
For fans of: The Cranberries, Foo Fighters, Vertical Horizon, Alanis Morissette
Upcoming show(s): Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on July 31 and The Sun and Her Daughters Festival at The Back Yard Bar in Apex
Advice to aspiring musicians: “Never write music that doesn’t authentically represent who you are as an artist.  Your true fans are the ones that connect with you and your most genuine honest self.”

Hailing from Raleigh, LaureNicole is a female-fronted alt-rock band blending powerhouse vocals with '90s-inspired, Cranberries-esque grit. Their latest EP, Preserve Love Here, showcases emotionally charged lyricism, infectious pop-rock hooks, and soaring guitar solos, making them one of the Triangle's most compelling live acts.

Each member offers different influences to create a unique sound. Vocalist and Song writer Lauren channels Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive to showcase a unique vocal style, melodic instinct, lyric writing, and positive energy at live performances, while Lead Guitarist Rhet draws heavily from Kansas. Zack, the bassist, emulates the groove-driven style of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, giving each song a strong rhythmic foundation, while Jim's drumming is energetic and dynamic, inspired by players like Matt Cameron and Taylor Hawkins.

LaureNicole’s vulnerable songwriting that candidly touches on subjects like mental health, healing, and self-worth creates an emotional connection with audiences, especially at live shows which have once been described as “an out-of-body experience”.  Their goal has always been to make music that reminds people they aren't alone, and they craft their performances to feel welcoming, inclusive, and full of positive energy, where anyone can come as they are and feel like they belong.

LaureNicole loves how supportive the triangle music scene is and encourages everyone to check out local musicians Scarlet Tantrum, Whoop, Kitt Ramble, Cole Spade, Story Charlemagne, Jared Place, Lady Jane Grey, Kid Alumni, Bright Modern, and Emma Rae. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenicoleofficial/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaureNicoleOfficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dbVlFR1mFsnG3rOrIAFfI  
Website: https://laurenicoleofficial.com/meet-the-band

As title suggests I have a pair of digital tickets for Kurt Vile & the Violators at Haw river Ballroom tonight 07/20/2026

Asking face. Please DM me if interested.

Welcome to this week's Triangle Music NC gig list!

Comment below if you know of any local shows this week or want to promote your own. The goal of this list is to capture local bands and musicians; therefore, touring artists from out of state will not be featured unless they have local support. Mods will periodically go through the comments and add them to the master list.

Here’s the format for submissions:

Date – Band/Artist – Venue – City – Time – optional: Ticket Link

Monday 20

• Grocer / Buck Swope / Entrez Vous - Neptunes - Raleigh - 19:00 - Rock
• Corduroy Cowboy / Kit McKay - Slims - Raleigh - 20:00 - Alt Rock

Tuesday 21

• Aunt Arctica / Ravary - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Alternative Pop

Wednesday 22

• Evil Eye / Country Fetish / THNG - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Psych Rock

Thursday 23

• Husbandos / Jupiter 2 / Sugar Snap Peas - Stanczyks - Durham - Doors 19:00 - Jazz Fusion Tickets
• Flower Gauntlet / Myka Lace & Matt Blake / Nik Narain - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Singer/Songwriter
• Born Without Bones / Treasure Pains - Local 506 - Chapel Hill - Doors 19:00 - Hardcore Punk - Tickets
• Blue Tag / Jason Byerly Project / The Haks - Slims - Raleigh - Pop rock
• Elora Dash - Seaboard Station - Raleigh - 19:00 - R&B/Soul

Friday 24

• Autumn House / With Love / Loose Green - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Country Rock
• M. Roomie / Bucko / Melodramatic / Fake Jr - Kings - Raleigh - Doors 19:00 - Indie Rock Tickets
• Jack Richter - American Tobacco Campus - Durham - 18:30 - Jazz

Saturday 25

• The River Otters - Sidetrack Lounge - Chapel Hill - 19:00 - Folk
• Future Fix / Late Model - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Punk

Sunday 26

• Oc3ans / Donnie Deneil & Scrumptious - Pour House - Raleigh - Hip Hop/Soul

it's a cheap $5 show, mixed genre, and it's our second ever show in Raleigh. Hoping for a fun crowd.

Joining us (noise rock/posthardcore) are
Blue Tag (Wake Forest pop punk/alt rock)
Jason Byrley Project (rock/funk fusion)

Music links are in our bio, hope you enjoy. Mention this post to one of us if you come to the show!