A conversation with Høly River and Richmond artist Sarah Aha on the making of “Day is Born” Shortly after the year 2026 began and 5 years in the making Høly River released their new album Day is Born. I was able to sit at Earthfolk, a central point in community...
I am typically against the idea of a video interview, but the world we have found ourselves in for the last two and a half years has made many in-person averse, so we adapt accordingly. And so, for this interview, I sat at my desk with Hourglass Sessions co-founder and audio engineer Dillon Douglasson by my side while we phoned Tyler Meacham on...
Kidz At Play has found a strong base among young adults here in Richmond. Considering themselves not a band or a crew but a creative house, Kidz At Play was first organized in 2018 by group members Smyth Knight and Erthtone. The original pair has since grown into a group of 11, consisting of nine creatives and two managers: SMYTH, Erthtone,...
Hello reader! This week is a real special one. I got to talk with local singer/song writer, sound engineer, producer, guitar player, and one of my best friends, Russell Lacy. He’s got his debut album pressed and ready to roll, as well as a brand-new music video to accompany it. Lacy and I go way back to the days of Emilio’s open mic nights, have...
Hear RVA is an ambitious new platform on the Richmond scene. Their stated goal, according to their website, is connecting "Richmond artists to the communities and resources they need to launch, promote, and expand their musical career." But to do that, you have to meet the artists and community members where they're at. To that end, Hear RVA will...
No stranger to Richmond, the beautifully talented singer Lucy Dacus put on the most beautiful and dreamy show last Thursday night on Brown's Island. The stormy skies of the afternoon cleared up to a gorgeous magenta sunset in time for Samia to open the show, followed by Courtney Barnett. The evening was closed out wonderfully by Lucy Dacus. ...
FEATURED SHOWSaturday, August 6, 3:30 PMOver the James 2022, feat. Avail, Quicksand, Cave-In, Ceremony, Screaming Females, Terminal Bliss @ Brown's Island - $35 (order tickets )If you've been reading my music-related writing on this site for a while, you know by now I like to throw curveballs. I don't want the fact that I'm a known emo kid with a...
DJ DX was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but due to a health complication his mother developed, he and his family moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Looking for anything to do in the sparsely populated Delmarva Peninsula, DJ DX began playing basketball, playing frequently enough that he became quite the skilled player. After seven years of...
Between musical goals and professional ambition, Richmond band The Mitras are truly attempting to do it all. From regularly releasing singles to grad school, nursing, fan festivities, and being the actual three best friends that anybody could have, they are getting a lot done. Best of all, it seems the harder they work, the luckier they get. The...
FEATURED SHOWFriday, July 29, 7 PMFUMES: The Return of Richmond Gas, feat. NDEFRU, Fan Ran, Noah-O, Johnny Ciggs, Vintage A, PT, Nu-Ski, Rah Scrilla, Skweeks, Starr Nyce, Music by Elliott @ Charged Up Flagship Store - $10 in advance, $15 at the doorMy background is in punk rock. When my people open up a retail space, it tends to be a record store...
