Artist Spotlight: Junior Astronomers @ Cat's Cradle

North Carolina´s own Junior Astronomers will be making a return to the Triangle next week just before the release of their sophomore album, Body Language, on Friday, June 9. As a follow up to their first album, Dead Nostalgia, band members Terrance Richard, Philip Wheeler, Colin Watts, and Elias Pittman describe their new album as one that portrays the nuances of coming of age, the complexities of relationships, and finding a new normal in a constantly changing world.

As the Charlotte based rock band embarks on a tour that features stops in Brooklyn, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, the Cat's Cradle Back Room will be the first of several shows in North Carolina over the next week. Having shared the stage with the likes of Manchester Orchestra and Modest Mouse in recent years, they're guaranteed to provide a performance that will induce moving.

For a preview of their album, check out the recently released single off their new album, "Pyramid Party." The lineup for the June 6 show also includes other talented acts, Cold Fronts, Youth League, and Cuzco and will begin at 8pm.

Tickets are $8 in advance and can be purchased here.  

Artist Spotlight: Trevor Sensor

The Cat's Cradle Back Room has been a welcomed addition to the already established music scene of Carrboro.  It is the perfect venue for artists like Trevor Sensor to play in the Triangle as the space ensures an intimate setting for artists and fans alike.  The release of his first EP on the Jagjaguwar label,Texas Girls and Jesus Christ, highlights the folk singer's rich lyrics and exceptional talents on the guitar.  Enjoy listening to the title track off his EP and be sure to add Trevor Sensor to your playlist! Trevor Sensor will be joining the talented trio, The Staves, later this month on Tuesday, June 21 for an 8:30pm show.  Tickets are available through the Cat's Cradle website.
   

Catch Air Traffic Controller at Cat's Cradle Back Room

Boston-based band Air Traffic Controller will take on the Cat's Cradle Back Room stage on Monday, November 23.  This indie rock group gained their name from front man, David Munro, who served as a real-life air traffic controller for the US Navy.  He started developing his music while working this gig and discovered he had gained some faithful music fans upon his return to Boston.  Fast forward to 2009 and the band released their debut album, The One.  This release gained them attention by MTV, being nominated for "Best Break-Out Artist" and winning "Best Indie Rock Act" at the 2010 Boston Music Conference.

In 2011, their sophomore album, Nordo, was released.  Sticking with aircraft terms, Nordo refers to an aircraft that has radio failure while flying.  Analyze that for a minute and it's plain to see that the main focus of the album is relationships and all of the difficulties that accompany them.  Nordo contains all too relatable lyrics wrapped in catchy melodies and intricate harmonies. 

ATC is featured on Funny Or Die and is being played on a regular rotation at MTVU.  Get your week started right with Air Traffic Controller and Jared & The Mill at Cat's Cradle Back Room.  The show starts at 8 and is $17 at the door.  Check out the video for one of ATC's more recent singles, "The House."