Schooner
Great band based in Raleigh, NC. Simple and wonderful songs. One critic described it as a combination of The Smiths and Willie Nelson.
Schooner's official web site.

Spader
A three-piece disco/punk band from Raleigh/Chapel Hill. A favorite with the malcontented youngsters who love to boogie down.
Spader's official web site.

Torch Marauder
A cult favorite. From Durham, NC mostly. Some people have trouble seeing past the blue face paint and the cape, but the Torch Marauder writes some wonderful songs. The newest release, Boxers Painters & Snappers, illustrates that perfectly.
Torch Marauder's official web site.

The Sames
Simple music for simple people. From Durham, NC. The first release, EP, earned many favorable reviews. A full-length album is on the way.
The Sames' official web site.

Gerty
Fun-lovin' new-wave synth pop from Durham and Chapel Hill. The kids love this band. A new EP is coming very soon – with a video.
Gerty's official web site.

Razzle
Local heroes of loud rock'n'roll. Sadly, their first release on Pox World Empire may be their last ever.
Razzle's official web site.

Pleasant
Quirky, jerky, sincere, and delicious indie pop from Chapel Hill.
Pleasant's official web site.

Tricky the Cosmonaut
Music so good and so simple that you wonder why you didn't think of it, with mind-numbingly good lyrics.

Jett Rink
Part punk, part glam, part disco. From Durham and Chapel Hill. A bundle of rock'n'roll energy.
Jett Rink's official web site.