King's Raleigh

This event has been postponed to Sunday, August 16th (more info here) due to a health set-back.

Get ready to experience an unforgettable night with EMM at “THE DUMB TOUR!” From powerhouse vocals to electrifying performances, EMM is bringing her unique sound and energy to town. She... Read More

Raleigh’s longest-standing weekly electronic music night is coming to Kings!!  This historic Raleigh staple will feature a wide range of DJ’s and artists in the electronic music realm, and we’re kicking off with a bang.  Bonus: it’s FREE, and there will be some... Read More

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

SHATTERED REALM
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Southern New Jersey’s Shattered Realm were founded in the year 2000 by guitarist Joe None, and ensuing releases like 2000’s Alone with Everybody, 2001’s All Will Suffer EP and Human Conditions LP, and 2002’s Broken Ties…Spoken Lies... Read More

Let’s goooooo.  This is a truly ripping bill with Meet Me @ The Altar and Pollyanna.  Keep an eye out for lineup updates.

MEET ME @ THE ALTAR
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Meet Me @ The Altar is here to dismantle rock music’s stereotypes... Read More

Raleigh’s longest-standing weekly electronic music night!!  This historic Raleigh staple will feature a wide range of DJ’s and artists in the electronic music realm, and we’re kicking off with a bang.  Bonus: it’s FREE, and there will be some bangin’ drink... Read More

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

SOMETIME IN FEBRUARY
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Carolina’s based Sometime in February started as the instrumental solo project for guitarist/songwriter musician Tristan Auman. He recorded the debut EP “Here Goes” with several studio musicians before... Read More

Raleigh’s longest-standing weekly electronic music night!!  This historic Raleigh staple will feature a wide range of DJ’s and artists in the electronic music realm, and we’re kicking off with a bang.  Bonus: it’s FREE, and there will be some bangin’ drink specials, so what’s... Read More

GLITTERER
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Glitterer, the Washington, D.C., post-hardcore band, has a new record, its fourth full-length album. It’s called erer and it’s on Purple Circle Records, a little label that singer/bassist Ned Russin co-owns. Performed by a... Read More

It’s that time of year again… time to support your local college radio station!!  For the 22nd year!  They’re raising money to supplement their budget and essential work of bringing you cool new music, including this weekend of eight, super sick local acts. ... Read More

The American Aquarium Roadtrip to Raleigh official Friday night afterparty is coming to Kings, late night after their Friday night show at Lincoln Theatre.  Quick trip up a couple blocks, and we’ll see y’all there at 11:45, with... Read More

It’s that time of year again… time to support your local college radio station!!  For the 22nd year!  They’re raising money to supplement their budget and essential work of bringing you cool new music, including this weekend of eight, super sick local acts. ... Read More

DOLL DOMINATION IS BACK!!  We are an all trans cast turning our adversity into art bb! This time with the sultry songs of our honorary doll Lana Del Rey. This show is for the melancholy hearts, the sad girls that love too hard, and gays who are girls girls! We will see you there bb!! Drag performances and live song performances!!

Kayo Dot is back at 14 W. Martin St. for the first time in almost 10 years, this time at Kings.  This is serious next-level craziness, with Toby Driver’s expert gothic synthscapes and wild experimental metal concoctions.  We’re stoked to finally have Ex Iguana, freaky power... Read More

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

It’s that time of year again… time to get ready for THE GREAT COVER UP 2026!  A stacked night of a bunch of yr favorite locals covering a variety of bangers for a good cause!  This year’s dates are:

SWORD II
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In a busted, musty house in Atlanta, where the basement flooded when it rained, the air smelled like mildew, and the landlord once tried to evict them for using the space as an “electronic rock band facility,” Sword II... Read More

This is a frikkin’ treat y’all. Valgur is here all the way from Mexico, voted Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Spanish Language albs of the year. Keep an eye out for lineup updates*~

VALGUR
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Valgur is a Mexican... Read More

BARSTOOL RODEO
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Barstool Rodeo is a musical tribute to Widespread Panic’s original lead guitarist, Michael Houser. Brought together with the idea of recreating classic Widespread Panic setlists... Read More

LIVING IN Y2K: EARLY 2000s DANCE PARTY

The best Y2K Party in the USA is back in Raleigh!!!

• Nothing but the best throwback hits and remixes spinning all night long
• A Costume Contest with Cash Prize
• Free Y2K Gifts & Candy, and much more!!!

DJs: S A S H A, DJ WICKED, and JAMXLIVE

Follow @Living.inY2K for more info!!

THE PSYCODELICS
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Once every millennia, the forces of nature and the stars above, align to give the human race a gift from the Gods. For this chapter in our existence, that gift is The Psycodelics. The group embodies and glorifies Black... Read More

JED HARRELSON
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Nashville based soul artist Jed Harrelson has found a way to fuse sounds of Soul, Rock and R&B. Music connects and he carries that into the center of his work, leaving both a euphoric and familiar presence. While... Read More

BRADEN BALES
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Braden Bales is a Canadian singer-songwriter/artist who has built a reputation for his deeply personal and emotionally resonant music. Now based in Los Angeles, Bales gained widespread recognition... Read More

SHAKEDOWN CITI
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Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023.  When the band’s members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked – and... Read More

Let’s get ready to rrrrrumble.  GrrrlBands is bringing their Soundtrack Showcase to Kings!  Our showcase features five themed bands (this season: Grease, Guardians of the Galaxy, Stranger Things, Empire Records, and Donnie Darko). Each band has... Read More

JMSN
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Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, JMSN (pronounced jay-muh-sin) has emerged on the international stage as one of the music industry’s most sought-after performers and producers.

JMSN has built a reputation for... Read More

WESTERMAN
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Westerman is a London-born, Athens-based artist and songwriter signed to Partisan Records. Known for his thoughtful lyrics and genre-fluid sound, he has earned critical acclaim across two... Read More

KXLLSWXTCH
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Since first recording music as a 15-year-old, Jonathan began sharing songs online in 2017. By 2019, he was making waves from his Orange County home and catching widespread attention. A producer named Flexatelli... Read More

MOONDOGGY
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Moondoggy is a true indie rock band: they write, record, and release music on their own.  I think that DIY element lends itself to a garage/punk aesthetic that you can hear in the tunes; it’s got a relaxed, “we’re gonna... Read More

LALA LALA
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Lillie West has always made her music in response to an itchiness to always be moving, but as she developed a burgeoning desire to settle, she found the surprise realization that steadiness can beget creativity. That... Read More

BOYS GO TO JUPITER
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Boys Go To Jupiter is most definitely a band. But it feels like something else. A friend you can just talk to for hours. A story that hooks you from the very first word. Or three Brooklyn... Read More

RUM.GOLD
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Since his arrival on the scene in 2018, rum.gold has been illuminating the alt r&b world with his angelic voice and distinct singing style. A skilled songwriter, lyricist, and vocalist, rum carefully crafts each... Read More

BARNS COURTNEY
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Barns Courtney has lived through more industry upheaval than most artists survive — A&Rs disappearing, catalogs sold off, years stuck in dead-end contracts — yet he’s still standing. Signed at 19, reduced to... Read More

A bangin’ indie double-header.  Did you catch The Belair Lip Bombs at Hopscotch?  Catch ’em again (or don’t make the same mistake twice) with fellow Aussies dust.  Lip Bombs bring the garage-y indie pop, and dust is Australian post-punk (with a saxophone). ... Read More

COUCH DOG
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WE MAKE MUSIC FOR DANCING, CRYING AND KISSING. Couch Dog is Maxwell Ferrer (lead vocals + guitar), Tasha Lee (bass), Pablo Acosta (lead guitar) and Liam Reece (drums). The band originally formed in San Luis Obispo, CA, and are currently... Read More

HOLY FUCK
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Canadian quartet Holy Fuck have always been happy to plow a distinctly lone furrow. Never ones to chase the limelight or hop on any genre-wagon that happens to be passing by, they’ve played by their own rules... Read More

Y’all… icymi last time… this is gonna go nuts.  The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis on sax.  Improved jazz/punk featuring the rhythm section of Fugazi.  You heard that right.  Keep an eye out for lineup updates.

THE MESSTHETICS &... Read More

SOLYA
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West Texas based multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Solya made her debut in February 2023 at the age of 16 with her 3-track EP “Fever Dream” which was produced entirely from her bedroom.... Read More

Get ready to experience an unforgettable night with EMM at “THE DUMB TOUR!” From powerhouse vocals to electrifying performances, EMM is bringing her unique sound and energy to town. She will be performing the new album, BLACK DIAMOND + all your favorites from EMM’s catalog. Don’t... Read More