Podcast: Indie Fest artists Katie Basden and Newspaper Taxis

Carolina Indie Fest returns to Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford on May 10 and 11, and the Friends of the Rant podcast is back to interview the performers. This week, we talk with Nashville-based Durham native Katie Basden, who melds a diverse array of influences into a soulful take on southern Americana, and Raleigh’s Newspaper Taxis, a rock act who bring to mind a mix of British Invasion hooks, post punk energy, and power pop vibes.

Friends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers the Southern Brothas and Jo Gore – The Rant

Carolina Indie Fest is less than a week out, and we have interviews with two of the performers for Spring 2026 – the Southern Brothas out of Durham and Raleigh's Jo Gore. Carolina Indie Fest is set for Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at Hugger Mugger Brewing, 229 Wicker St. in downtown Sanford. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.carolinaindiefest.net.