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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNC 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.
Shaped by Sound is hosted by PBS North Carolina. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Reuben Vincent" (28 April 2025, 76 minutes), "Fancy Gap" (21 April 2025, 81 minutes), and "Blue Footed Boobies" (14 April 2025, 92 minutes).
Shaped by Sound publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Shaped by Sound is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shaped by Sound requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shaped by Sound's contact route on record: verified email.
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PBS North Carolina hosts Shaped by Sound, a music podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #13
<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...
Episode #12
<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...
Episode #11
<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...
Episode #10
<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...
Episode #9
<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...
Episode #8
<p>Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez of Chapel Hill-based country outfit Blue Cactus discuss their dreamy country rock music along with their fascination with western wear, their appreciation for “Weird Al” Yankovic and why...
Episode #7
<p>Joseph Terrell and Jacob Sharp, one half of the bluegrass and folk-rock outfit Mipso, discuss growing as musicians on the road with bandmates Libby Rodenbough and Wood Robinson, crafting their first live record and...
Episode #6
<p>Folk music legend Alice Gerrard is one of the foremost historians and archivists of the genre. In this conversation, she discusses her love for the landmark 1952 compilation “Anthology of American Folk Music,” her...
Episode #5
<p>Sonny Miles gained recognition in 2019 when President Obama included one of the Winston-Salem native’s musical collaborations on his popular playlist. In this conversation, Sonny discusses his influences, including...
Episode #4
<p>Jazz legend Nnenna Freelon has multiple Grammy nominations and has performed in prestigious venues across the globe. In this intimate conversation, she talks about her first album of original tunes, “Beneath the...
Episode #3
<p>Indie rock group Superchunk was at the forefront of the Chapel Hill, NC music scene of the early ’90s and a major part of the rise of independent record production through its seminal label, Merge Records. Mac...
Episode #2
<p>Justin Morris and Avery Sullivan of the Durham, NC-based indie rock outfit Sluice discuss how their music is inspired by the hidden world of history and our futile attempts to control nature. Plus, they share why...
Episode #1
<p>NC-based singer-songwriter Sam Beam of Iron & Wine shares the stories behind his music and his approach to songwriting. He also discusses the connection between his music and his visual art, his book “Love and Some...
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