Ladies and gents, can you feel it? That sizzle in the air, the pulse in the wind? That's not just the summer heat, that’s the electrifying buzz of music in Richmond! Bid adieu to the Canadian forest fire haze and say hello to the sizzling fiesta of beats that is about...
Indie/Alt Delight with Snail Mail, The Reds, Pinks, & Purples, The Milestones & White Beast: This Week’s Sound Check
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...
David Bazan Struggles With Faith, Family, and Loneliness In Strange Negotiations
Brandon Vedder's documentary about Pedro The Lion frontman David Bazan gives an intimate look into the difficulties of being a solo musician on the road in Trump's America. To paraphrase James Baldwin, David Bazan loves Christianity more than any other religion in...
Illiterate Light’s Unique Journey To Musical Bliss
New EP Sweet Beast finds Virginia duo Illiterate Light becoming their best selves as they work to conquer the music world beyond their home state. Illiterate Light, the duo of guitarist/vocalist Jeff Gorman and drummer/back-up vocalist Jake Cochran, released...
The Sweet Sounds of Deau Eyes
Local film collective RVA Track continues to show us how much musical talent there is right here in our town with its monthly live music video series. From McKinley Dixon to Saw Black to Kenneka Cook, the crew over there does a great job of capturing different bands...
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