Richmond has its own way of ringing in the New Year. A little backward glance, a little chaos, and just enough polish to feel intentional. You can lean into loud live shows, dress up for something splashy, or keep it simple with a solid drink and good company. However...
I was tasked with covering the First Friday in April. It was a big day. Not only was it the 18th birthday of Gallery 5, it was also Good Friday. I languished at home for a while, deliberating whether I wanted to go out on a cold and rainy night when the weather had been so nice recently. My dog rearranged himself on the couch, circling my will to...
As the sun sets over the Richmond Arts District, the air becomes charged with anticipation for the upcoming First Fridays event. For those who have yet to experience the magic or simply haven't attended in a while, this is the beating heart of our local culture—a place where artistic talent mingles with eclectic shops and diverse culinary...
Lucrecia Dalt is a Colombian-born vocalist, musician, and composer who across multiple albums has experimented with genres as varied as electronica, spoken word, field recordings, and film scores. Her acclaimed 2022 album ¡Ay!, which revisits the Latin American musical forms of her childhood through a sci-fi lens, featured on year-end best music...
Last night, Virginia Beach was absolutely LIT. Even though severe weather and tornado sightings cut the festival short, the vibes were unstoppable at Elevation 27 for the Clipse Family Afterparty. Pusha T and No Malice straight-up dominated the stage, while Gabe Niles set the tone flawlessly, wrapping up the festival with the ultimate energy and...
Navigating the blurred lines between alternative and indie rock can be a tricky endeavor, and it's no wonder why; these genres are deeply interconnected. Born in the late 20th century, alternative rock emerged as a catch-all term for the myriad of evolving rock styles with a punk-rock edge that defied classification. Indie, on the other hand,...
As the eagerly-awaited Something In The Water Festival triumphantly returns to Virginia Beach this weekend, attendees can look forward to a smorgasbord of high-energy music, interactive activities, and culinary delights. From April 28th to April 30th, the Oceanfront, stretching from 4th to 15th streets, will morph into a vibrant paradise for...
As the weather begins to warm up, a lot of people choose to slow dead outside and enjoy the Spring sunshine. With Summer and festival season just around the corner, it's time to start finding some bands that embody that vibe of sitting on a beach and drinking your favorite chilled beverage in the hot sunshine. Now although easy listeners are...
This April, Richmond's music scene is positively buzzing with a torrent of fresh releases from its vibrant local bands. In this week's SOUND CHECK, we're delving into Butcher Brown's low-key collaboration with a renowned Virginia artist, Rikki Rakki's latest single that's making waves among fans, and a Nashville prodigy who appears to be veering...
For those readers who mainline local music, if you thought last week was tough deciding whose new music you were going out to see, then you are in for a rough time this weekend. On this week's SOUND CHECK two local bands are once again duking it out for a Richmond date to show off their new music, going up against a New York based pop-star on the...
