Shaped by Sound

NC musical artists share the stories behind their songs in an intimate conversation with host James Mieczkowski. They discuss their creative journey and process, plus what makes the North Carolina music scene so special. The podcast and accompanying studio performances are filmed at PBS North Carolina’s studios in Research Triangle Park. Made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the N.C. Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Shaped by Sound is a music podcast hosted by PBS North Carolina, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PBS North Carolina hosts Shaped by Sound, a music show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Reuben Vincent

  Apr 28, 20251h 16mS1

  <p>Reuben Vincent’s dream to be a rapper became a reality when he was discovered by producer 9th Wonder at the age of 13. In this conversation, the Charlotte native discusses his family’s Liberian heritage, the hip-hop renaissance in the Queen City and what it’s like to work with 9th Wonder.</p><p>Shaped by Sound</p><p>This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performa...

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  Episode #12

  Fancy Gap

  Apr 21, 20251h 21mS1

  <p>Fancy Gap, created by Raleigh natives Stuart McLamb and Charles Crossingham, aims to capture pop-rock bliss that’s perfect for radio and an arena. In this conversation, they discuss making a record in Crossingham’s log cabin, looking for seeds of magic in music and writing songs that feel universal.</p><p>Shaped by Sound</p><p>This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC...

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  Episode #11

  Blue Footed Boobies

  Apr 14, 20251h 32mS1

  <p>Logan Chaucer and Sam Baker love surfing, classic rock and being in a band. Together, they’re Blue Footed Boobies, a psychedelic blues-rock duo from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this conversation, they discuss their love for live performance, overcoming obstacles through writing music and their soul-searching van conversations.</p><p>Shaped by Sound</p><p>This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC arti...

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  Episode #10

  Town Mountain

  Apr 7, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>If you were to search for Blue Ridge bluegrass mixed with Tennessee honky-tonk, you’ll probably discover Asheville’s own Town Mountain. Members Phil Barker and Robert Greer discuss how the band’s sound has evolved over the years, its blue-collar grit and its deep love for Asheville.</p><p>Shaped by Sound</p><p>This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist o...

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  Episode #9

  Shirlette Ammons

  Mar 31, 20251h 24mS1

  <p>Shirlette Ammons, a Peabody Award-winning producer, poet and hip-hop artist based in Durham, delves into the inspirations behind her music. She shares how her work draws from her eastern NC heritage, local community and family, and how her latest album, “Spectacles,” explores sight and perception.</p><p>Shaped by Sound</p><p>This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with a...

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