For Charlotte alt rock outfit Late Night Special, music is all about breaking rules, lifting spirits, and connecting with audiences who crave something real.
Founding member Fred Lee IV delivers a Red Hot-Kings of Leon flare behind the mic, while bassist Isti Némethy, lead guitarist Tius Ragan-Johnson, and sax/synth auxiliary Rhiannon Dewey bring it on home for fans of The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billy Joel, and The Band.
Late Night Special found remarkable success in 2021 with its indie rock anthem, “Don’t Leave Me Lonely,” and has become known for its exploratory songwriting style. The group has broken its own barriers with each release, as heard in the funky dance cut “If You Groove,” bouncy surf pop-inflected “Disco,” ethereal dreamscape EP World Remains the Same, and the recently released feel-good rock ballad “Summer Nights.”
In 2024, LNS plans to focus on exploring new songwriting territory, adding new flavor to live shows, and conquering markets beyond Charlotte as a staple in the nationally-touring Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival.