Superchunk

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 McCaughan and guitarist Jim Wilbur discuss why they chose Chapel Hill, how Merge Records came to be and what it’s like to see their music connect with new audiences.

Shaped by Sound

This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Watch Thursdays, 9:30 PM on PBS NC and the free PBS app.