Candid Culture Arts

Your go-to North Carolina arts publication, elevating and promoting artists, and events.

NEW! NC TALKS With Jamaal Matters

NC Talks is a curious interview series that asks North Carolina artists the most candid questions.

NEW! NC DROPS JUN: '25

NC Drops is an all-genre monlthy music blog that spotlights the newest music out of North Carolina.

NC DROPS

Our monthly blog showcasing the newest music from North Carolina!

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Could You Get into the Genius Party?

Are you a genius? Ask The Genius Party! This music producing group, founded in 2021 in Raleigh, was back at it again with their 32nd party on July 27th, 2025 - elevating artists and vendors alike.

L.A. Based Band Visits Home in Raleigh

Formerly known as DotWavMedia, C4RP00L has been rapidly growing since we first saw them play at Cosmoball Festival in Snow Hill, North Carolina, circa 2019.

What is VAE Raleigh?: 45 Years Later

Have you been craving an inclusive circle of supportive artists who offer opportunities and resources to help you have a sustainable art career? Us too! On July 16th, 2025, we heard from the new co-directors for the 45 year-old communuity cultural arts non-profit organization, VAE (Visual Art Exchange) Raleigh. VAE was founded in 1980 by a group of artists in Raleigh who aspired to provide resources for emerging artists.