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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.

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.
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.

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

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.

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