Album review: Tank and the Bangas float into a funk-filled finale on ‘The Last Balloon’
Back in 2019, Green Balloon felt less like a debut and more like an invite to the wildest house party in New Orleans, where the walls were lined with poetry,…
Image Gallery: Greensboro Groove vs Savannah Steel Season Opener
On May 15, 2026, the Groove and Steel kicked off the inaugural season for the new Upshot League.
Alabama Shakes returns from hiatus, shines on their 2026 tour
Live Review Alabama Shakes was one band I knew I needed to see live, and it was a thrill to not only hear about their reunion but also to be…
Clifton Brown Among Group of Inductees Into the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame
Clifton Brown told students that they should be ready for every opportunity, and to leave the door open for others during his induction into the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame.…
Parmalee Brings Their Carolina Charm to Foxborough Stage
Live Review There’s something fitting about seeing Parmalee perform so far from home while sounding completely at ease. The North Carolina natives rolled into Foxborough, Massachusetts for their February stop…
Vincent Mason Brings His “There I Go” Tour To Raleigh
Live Review Vincent Mason, the young, fast-rising country star, delivered a performance in Raleigh that had his fans genuinely hyped and excited while giving praise and admiration for one of…
New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton Deliver a Night of R&B Legacy
Every once in a while, there is a concert I attend that completely blows me away. The New Edition Way Tour stop in Greensboro, NC was certainly one of those…
Run The Jewels: A Legacy of Rap, Rebellion, and Cultural Impact
Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, Run The Jewels have become one of the most respected and influential hip hop duos of the 21st century. Comprised of Atlanta rapper…
Ten Years On, ANTI Remains Rihanna’s Boldest Statement
When ANTI arrived, it felt like a reset, a reclamation, and a clear message that Rihanna was no longer interested in playing by anyone else’s expectations. Up to that point,…
Queen Naija Steps Into Power and Peace on “30.”
Queen Naija rings in a new decade of life with 30., an eight-track album that highlights her growth as both a woman and an artist. The release is concise but…
