Editor’s Note: This piece was written by a student at Randolph-Macon College as part of a feature writing course. Thank you to the students and to Professor Seth Clabough, Ph.D., for organizing the project. The storage unit smelled of sweat and wood. The garage door...
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...
In this candid conversation, McKinley Dixon opens up about his growth as an artist, the impact of the pandemic on his creative process, and his move from Richmond to Chicago. Known for his introspective lyrics and genre-blending sound, Dixon shares how he's learned to condense his songs while maintaining their emotional depth. A proud Richmonder,...
This is Taylor from Beggars; I'm talking to Joey from Terror Cell. Does the name Terror Cell come from anything? It’s just a cool name. Gotta have a cool name. Tell me about how you guys came together. How'd you all meet? What's the dynamic of the band? Terror Cell originated as an offshoot from a band that three-quarters of us were in...
Hello reader! So, this week I had a blast chatting with local singer/songwriter, Jordan Tarrant. Not only does he have a fantastic band and a smooth, rich voice, but he's also part of the Virginia Moonwalker family! Jordan's been cookin' up some fresh tunes at the Moonwalker studio and is about to drop "Round The Hill," a one-time single, on...
