Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this conversation, members of the rock band @wednesday-band reflect on growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the everyday places that shaped their creative lives. Through memories of DIY venues, neighborhood landmarks and shared hometown experiences, they explore how local culture quietly informs their artistic identity. Hosted by PBS NC's James Mieczkowski.
From the podcast:
00:00 – Meet Wednesday, The Band: Karly and Xandy
08:00 – How Wednesday Writes Songs & Finds Their Sound
17:11 – Recording Music & Making Albums as a Band
29:05 – Musical Influences Behind Wednesday’s Sound
32:22 – Wednesday Explains Their Songs
Watch Wednesday perform on Shaped by Sound: youtu.be/QE2NFJDZKHQ
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.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
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In this conversation, members of the rock band @wednesday-band reflect on growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the everyday places that shaped their creative lives. Through memories of DIY venues, neighborhood landmarks and shared hometown experiences, they explore how local culture quietly informs their artistic identity. Hosted by PBS NC's James Mieczkowski.
From the podcast:
00:00 – Meet Wednesday, The Band: Karly and Xandy
08:00 – How Wednesday Writes Songs & Finds Their Sound
17:11 – Recording Music & Making Albums as a Band
29:05 – Musical Influences Behind Wednesday’s Sound
32:22 – Wednesday Explains Their Songs
Watch Wednesday perform on Shaped by Sound: youtu.be/QE2NFJDZKHQ
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.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
FOLLOW US
Official Website: pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound
Instagram: instagram.com/MyPBSNC
Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC
Email Newsletter: pbsnc.org/signup
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
