Hearts & Plugs

Interview: Hearts & Plugs’ Wet, Hot, Flamingoran Summer

Last weekend The Royal American played host to The Third Annual Summer Shindig with a premium lineup from the Holy City’s sweetheart record label, Hearts & Plugs. Charleston Grit caught up with founder Dan McCurry and label-mate Grace Joyner to talk highlights of the label’s history and of the past year.

Hearts & Plugs Releases Summer Essentials, Anticipates Summer Shindig

Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig promises smooth grooves for the masses.

Grace Joyner Offers No Apologies With Maybe Sometimes—In C

If this is any indication of Joyner’s future direction, then Charleston music fans will be fortunate onlookers.

Slow Runner Brings New Monsters Out To Play Today

Slow Runner Brings New Monsters Out To Play Today An Interview with Michael Flynn

Street {Hair} Style

Hair and makeup stylist Bailey Bial shares some of her favorite local looks from Hearts & Plugs' Summer Shindig event at Palmetto Brewery

Grit Picks for your Weekend, July 17-19

A roundup of events this weekend, July 17-19

H+P Redux Residency Week Five: Grace Joyner + Hermit's Victory Album Release

Indie darling Grace Joyner and ethereal bedroom-pop artist Hermit's Victory closed out the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency on April 15 as the final show of the five-part series. Although the residency has come to an end, the series has undeniably catapulted the Charleston music scene and has brought recognition to these 10 deserving artists. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

H+P Redux Residency Week Four: SUSTO + Johnny Delaware

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

H+P Redux Residency Week Three: Run Dan Run + Infinitikiss Album Release

Music veterans Run Dan Run and Infinitikiss played an April Fool's show at the Redux Contemporary Art Center, celebrating the official album release of Mr. Jenkins' "Greatest Hits." This show marks the third in the residency, which showcases local bands each Wednesday for period of five weeks straight. It's no joke that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

H+P Redux Residency Week Two: Elim Bolt + ET Anderson

Indie rockers Elim Bolt and ET Anderson headlined the sophomore show of the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency, a five-show series showcasing 10 bands from the local music scene on Wednesdays. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

H+P Redux Residency Week One: Michael Flynn + The Lovely Few

Indie label Hearts & Plugs has partnered with Redux Contemporary Art Center to present Redux Residency, a five-show series showcasing 10 bands from the South Carolina music scene on Wednesday nights. Columbia-based trio The Lovely Few and solo artist Michael Flynn (of Slow Runner) kicked off the first week with a dreamy set. It just goes to show you that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Weekend Picks 1/9–1/11

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Michael Flynn's "Face"

After a decade as one half of the Charleston electronic-rock band Slow Runner, Michael Flynn sets out on his own with a solo offering.

The Rowdy Christmas Jam That Had Charleston Dancing in the Aisles...

Kevin Hanley and friends from Cord & Pedal Records pulled out all the stops for another spirited holiday program, this time at the Charleston Music Hall—Shovels & Rope, Rachel Kate Gillon, and more!

Why Is No One Talking About... Brave Baby?

Lead singer Keon Masters wolfs down a sandwich at Kudu, talks public nipple piercings and tap-dancing vans, and gives a quick Danish lesson. Plus, the upcoming block party they're playing

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