Alicen Hackney

Alicen Hackney is a music journalism student at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. Her passion is sharing and exploring music and it's cultural ties, and she is always looking for new artists and styles.

stories by Alicen Hackney

Illiterate Light Hit The Big Time

Illiterate Light Hit The Big Time

Earlier this month, Harrisonburg duo Illiterate Light released their debut album on Atlantic Records. But success hasn't made them forget their Virginia roots. Since we last spoke with Illiterate Light in February, they have been reaching milestones and creating...

Richmond’s Heart Beats to the Sound of Telltale

Richmond’s Heart Beats to the Sound of Telltale

With their latest album, Telltale embraces early 20-something life with a timeless pop punk sound.  Pop punk is alive and well in Richmond. Its heart beats to the sound of Telltale’s timeless message, for those who face the challenges their many pop punk brethren...

Get Bit by the Beat with Piranha Rama

Get Bit by the Beat with Piranha Rama

This extensive ensemble explores a variety of genres and blends them into a sound that has captured the hearts of music fans near and far. There’s no such thing as too much, too many, or too different for Piranha Rama. The local 12-piece ensemble of individually...

Getting Stupid And Making Loud Noises

Getting Stupid And Making Loud Noises

For Richmond punk rockers Cement Shoes, letting things get out of control is a big part of the fun. There is absolutely no limit to the experiences local hardcore punk band Cement Shoes are offering with their music and concerts. Too, the Shoes' most recent release,...