Estrangers - Speakers in Code

Phuzzphest 2013

When compiling a list of the top music destinations in the South East, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is probably not one of the first to come to mind. Despite being within spitting distance of some of the South’s hippest music spots, Winston-Salem has never established its own identity as an honest-to-god “scene.” Phillip Pledger, of Winston-Salem based … Read more

Jam of the Day | Estrangers – Love’s Pure Light

Estrangers, led by vocalist/guitarist Phillip Pledger, are the sickest thing to come out of Winston Salem since…. Well…. Just about ever. I don’t mean to knock Winston, Estrangers are just that awesome. Their unique blend of indie-pop, surf and lo-fi noise first charmed me as I was researching for Phuzzphest, a local music phestival (hah) … Read more