Was giving DJ Harrison’s new album a listen preparing the interview. I’m sitting with the tracks, getting a feel for the album’s pulse, when “Seek God” comes on. Fly Anakin steps into the beat with that effortless Richmond control that comes from years of sharpening...
FEATURED SHOW Saturday, October 29, 7 PM Spooky Cool, Deli Kings, Opin, Colpa Mia @ The Camel - $7 (order tickets HERE) Halloween is only a few days away, and there can be no better time for spooky things. In this case, though, we're not talking about scary monsters and creepy costumes -- we're talking about Spooky Cool, the Richmond-based indie...
Veteran Virginia rapper Pusha T has been known as King Push for a while now, and he's been proving exactly why he came by such a royal sobriquet in recent months as he returned to the spotlight with his latest solo album, It's Almost Dry. Having started out as one half of the legendary hip hop duo Clipse, along with his brother No Malice, Pusha...
Formed in 2001, Senses Fail have been a staple of the emo scene for over two decades. The group hails from the emo mecca of the world, New Jersey (home to similar aughts royalty Saves The Day, Midtown, My Chemical Romance, and Thursday), and have a penchant for making your head turn with poppier songs that have darker themes, while their...
CRIMINOLOGIST: I would like…if I may…to take you on a strange journey. ROCKY HORROR AUDIENCE ASKING: How strange was it? ROCKY HORROR AUDIENCE ANSWERING: So strange they made a movie about it. Hello Richmond. What are you doing the night BEFORE Halloween? My recommendation? Yes, And! Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cover to Cover at...
Hello reader! I’m very excited to tell you that this week I got to speak with the legendary Brian Posehn. I grew up seeing him make guest appearances on such sitcoms as Friends, Seinfeld, and Just Shoot Me. Posehn’s career has been non-stop, with credentials that speak for themselves, from his work on Mr. Show and as a voice actor for video games...
FEATURED SHOW Friday, October 21, 9:30 PM Worn In Red, Doll Baby, Dark Waters @ Fuzzy Cactus - $10 It's been a long damn time, y'all. Worn In Red might not be a name everyone in the Richmond scene recognizes these days, but a decade ago, they were one of the best bands Central Virginia had to offer. Between 2006 and 2012, they released two...
Music has been a crucial element of Zach Benson’s life ever since he was a child, but he’s come a long way from his early days playing drums in middle-school cover bands. These days, the Virginia native and Richmond resident is a prolific indie-pop musician with a long list of releases, the most recent being his 2022 EP, And Miles To Go Before I...
There is a band in Richmond named Drook. They used to be named She. They recorded an e.p. called Life In Estates that's out now. They make me feel old. They make me ask myself too many questions. Is the fact they are chasing their dream and sacrificing stability what makes me like them so much, or is it the fact that I did something similar when...
Only 20 years old, rising Richmond R&B singer Moneá has learned a lot since the release of her debut EP, 777, released early in 2022. With her new single, "My Eyes Are Open," she shares her spiritual journey in hopes of inspiring others to look within themselves. On 777, the dreamy Aquarius opened her heart with songs like “Universe,” in...
