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PLUGG, French Music Politics, and the Dreaminess of the Club

While studying abroad in Rotterdam, Holland, I had the chance to meet Milan Waterhout at a house party in the city’s South. Our conversation quickly turned to East Coast US hip-hop, the distinctive DMV flow, and PLUGG music—a genre I’m deeply familiar with. Milan revealed he produces PLUGG under the name Milanezie through the label Entreprise. A few weeks later, I sat down with Milan for an interview at Hogeschool in Central Rotterdam. We delved into his music, the history of the PLUGG genre, the vibrant French PLUGG scene, internet-driven music culture, the club circuit, and the transatlantic influence of Atlanta trap.

Artist Interview
A Deep Dive into Jersey Club with Producer and DJ 1-800-RAZ

Jersey Club is everywhere—and for good reason. Originating in New Jersey and influenced by neighboring Baltimore Club sounds, this fast-paced, innovative style of music is undoubtedly addictive. I sat down with 1-800-RAZ, a Jersey-born, North Carolina-based producer/DJ/jack-of-all-trades–and one of my personal favorite talents in the genre. We discussed his journey into Jersey Club from a young age, the music that inspires him, his opinions on whip cracks and gun clicks, and where he sees his music going in the future.

Artist Interview
Inside the Intimate Beauty of Prague's Club Scene with DJ & Promoter Anna-Marie Bartova

DJ and local organizer Anna-Marie Bartova (AMB) shared some insight into Prague's electric Lunchmeat Festival, the community-driven club scene, and the struggle to break into Western media.

Artist Interview
WXYC x Ron Liberti (Pipe) Poster Raffle for Western NC

WXYC raffled off archival Ron Liberti PIPE screenprints to raise money for the Emergency Relief Fund for Western NC.

Artist Interview
A night with Khruangbin

The universe seemed to smile upon Raleigh as Khruangbin harnessed the power of simplicity and mellow jams for their set on June 11 at Red Hat Amphitheater. Promoting their fifth studio album “A LA SALA,” the tour marked their 10th anniversary as a band.

Show Review
'Sometimes you have to believe in yourself if people don't believe in you': a conversation with Saxsquatch

WXYC spoke to local cryptid celebrity, Saxsquatch, about touring, new music and keeping Chapel Hill weird.

Artist Interview

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