Headwaters Down is the winner of this year's Virginia Environmental Film Contest and a highlight of the RVA Environmental Film Festival 2022, which kicks off tonight. Kieran Cleary delves into the story behind the film to better understand what can be learned from a...
Purposeful Dissonance: Opin’s Media & Memory
On their latest album, Opin trades in a traditional lineup for a fresh approach, in which every member can play every instrument. After their 2017 debut album and an EP the following year, Opin is back with an experimental, electronic sound journey perfectly...
RVA Track Drops New Video For Saw Black’s ‘Into the Air’
Americana/folk artist Saw Black has been building up the anticipation of his forthcoming release of his sophomore album, Water Tower, with several track releases and videos. The local singer/songwriter released "Melted" back in March, a song tackling addiction, which...
Saw Black Tackles Addiction in Latest Track, ’Melted’
Local songwriter Saw Black is due to drop his new album, Water Tower this spring, and recently the Americana artist gave us a taste of what we can expect with his latest single, “Melted.” In this single, the co-owner of Richmond’s Crystal Pistol Records, whose real...
Dance Around Your Room To New Album From Charlottesville’s Big Air; See Them Saturday At Emilio’s
If you've been keeping up with the VA scene over the past couple years, you're probably aware of Charlottesville indie-psych quartet The Fire Tapes, who sadly split up last year. However, Fire Tapes bassist Rob Dobson hasn't let the demise of his previous band slow...
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