Sierra Ferrell took over Brown’s Island earlier this week, transforming Richmond’s riverfront into fantasy. Surrounded by oversized mushrooms, flowers, and a stage dressed like an Appalachian fever dream, Ferrell delivered a set that moved easily from honky-tonk stomp...
From collaborations in Richmond, to signing joint record deals, rising DC hip hop artist Chaz French is the next artist to watch. He first came on to the scene with his mixtape Happy Belated in 2014 and has been gaining popularity ever since with collaborations with local artists like RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire, to bigger names like Wale. Most...
From collaborations in Richmond, to signing joint record deals, rising DC hip hop artist Chaz French is the next artist to watch. He first came on to the scene with his mixtape Happy Belated in 2014 and has been gaining popularity ever since with collaborations with smaller local artists like RVA rapper Dr. Millionaire, to bigger names like Wale....
For about five years, Orlando Joel has been professionally producing and songwriting for local artists, and more recently, he’s decided to share his own voice. Taking a step into personal expression with a new project IAMSON, Joel takes on heavy subjects like navigating identity, spirituality, and right from wrong. The RVA artist had the...
For about five years, Orlando Joel has been professionally producing and songwriting for local artists, and more recently, he’s decided to share his own voice. Taking a step into personal expression with a new project IAMSON, Joel takes on heavy subjects like navigating identity, spirituality, and right from wrong. The RVA artist had the...
Lately, there’s been a surge of new and up and coming hip hop artists and rappers that seem to be pushing the boundaries on what most people think hip hop is or should be. The 2016 XXL Freshman Class comes to mind. You can never quite tell if the reception is negative, ironic, or that the music is on the whole generally well received. But by the...
Lately, there’s been a surge of new and up and coming hip hop artists and rappers that seem to be pushing the boundaries on what most people think hip hop is or should be. The 2016 XXL Freshman Class comes to mind. You can never quite tell if the reception is negative, ironic, or that the music is on the whole generally well received. But by the...
"It's been a... a real crazy journey." That's acclaimed singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia summarizing the events of the last several years of her life, a tumultuous yet rewarding time that included multiple cross-country moves, periods of isolation and discovery, and, ultimately, landing a coveted slot on Warner Brothers Records who released her...
"It's been a... a real crazy journey." That's acclaimed singer-songwriter Angelica Garcia summarizing the events of the last several years of her life, a tumultuous yet rewarding time that included multiple cross-country moves, periods of isolation and discovery, and, ultimately, landing a coveted slot on Warner Brothers Records who released her...
Lazers, sparkling lights, and smoke take over in Opin's new video for "Get Home," which the RVA band premiered on The Grey Estates this week. It's catchy and light, and the beat and lyrics perfectly complement the dreamy, trance-like visuals. "Get Home" was directed by Craig Zirpolo & Joey Wharton and is a track off of their latest...