Madelyn spent years searching for the right medium before finding her place in ceramics. Today, her work is grounded in experimentation, authenticity, and a community that has grown with her.

Some would call it a cornerstone of Hickory, NC…. Larry’s Music & Sound. Celebrating 30 years this year, Larry’s has withstood the test of time and the evolution of the rapidly moving industry.

Artist Erin Lail sits down to talk about burnout, reinvention, and finding a balance. She takes us through her many creative lives as she rediscovers creativity outside the pressure of perfection.

I met up with Moose on the Hum stage to reflect on the venue, it’s problems, it’s successes, and it’s potential future.

Artisan picks built from unique materials, handcrafted in Taylorsville, NC.

A spotlight on the woman behind Hickory’s spooky, alt, and inclusive salon; The Black Veil Parlor.

The stitch witch behind Thread Head Denim.

We visit the shop and talk to Holly, the owner and woman behind all of these unique creations.

Skillfully resurrecting the past and preserving it in a way that will endure. Repressed, Remastered, Reworked.

Had a quick chat after his show with Aly and Aj at the Orange Peel.