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Summer’s sensory richness often comes with a torrent of obligations. People to see, outdoor events to attend, vacations to plan, mid-year goals to chase; all
Richmond’s music scene has thrived for decades thanks to a steady influx of young talent, new generations that cut their teeth before the last has
Inspiration surrounds us all. It may not always be the creative spark we need, but in any setting–light or dark, crowded or isolated–there are muses
This past February, sublime singer-songwriter Caroline Vain introduced herself to listeners everywhere with a stunning debut record that distills heartbreak, longing, and self-examination across four
In the lead-up to the Fourth of July, the concept of what it means to be American hangs heavily over our nation. We eagerly await
How do we reconcile with something once its meaning shifts? Difficult in any circumstance, this dilemma becomes especially hazardous when the shift feels uninvited. A
Grief never follows a uniform path. Though this certainty reflects the unique bonds we share, its true nature lies in the disorienting experience of loss:
Growing older brings a clarity that’s both liberating and gutting. You learn how to live with less, how to endure heartbreaks with more grace, and,
Sometimes the end can't come fast enough. False promises stack up, communication falls apart, and bitterness settles in so deeply that you start to question
Growing older sadly means growing apart. Apart from who you once were, apart from who you hoped to become, and, perhaps most painfully, apart from
War is all around us, even if it feels like it’s happening a world away. As the Earth reels from one bombardment and braces for
Over soggy sediment and beneath a muggy sky, people began filing into the back of Get Tight Lounge on Friday, June 13, for a show
The cyclical nature of the world is excruciating. Even as we continue to frame events in terms of “pre-” and “post-COVID,” we overlook the deeper
“Home is where the heart is,” or so the saying goes. But what happens when the heart yearns for somewhere else? Life moves us in
It’s rare these days to meet someone who doesn’t feel like they’re barely keeping their head above water, trapped between the longing for a meaningful
Since December, the ongoing Anyfolk music series has created a special space for both musicians and fans. For audiences, it’s a chance to experience some
The toughest obstacle to overcome is always the one staring back at you in the mirror. Your mind, body, heart, and soul all come with
Of all the emotions to romanticize, disorientation ranks among the lowest. It’s a state of lingering anxiety, either emotionally unraveling or simply adrift in the
“I’m not a saint, and I have no say,” Evan Solomon lets out, across a misty and grey backdrop. Tension is caught in a flash
For as long as there has been Christianity, there has been carnage associated with it. While the beginning was marked by victimization, the religion quickly
During the 2010s, Good Day RVA were a crucial part of the musical ecosystem here in Richmond. Launched in 2012 by Chris Damon, Evan Hoffman,
For as long as there has been Christianity, there has been carnage associated with it. While the beginning was marked by victimization, the religion quickly
Emotion, by its nature, is overwhelming. Various stimuli trigger a cascade of chemicals in your body, some acting as defense mechanisms, others as rewards. The
Direction is what we need right now. Sure, guidance can help. Assistance? Probably. But above all, we need a clear, collective path forward… one we
There’s plenty of dark, entrancing imagery to extract from the music of experimental metal trio Pyramid Mass. Suffocating pressure that mimics the panicked horror of
Dreams can betray us. Blinding us from a clear path forward, distracting from our goals, or distorting reality just to seek what we truly desire.
Some songs act as emotional anchors, telling their own stories in a way that revives long-buried memories, their subtle, evocative lyricism unearthing moments you thought
Listeners often approach a new album from a familiar artist with a quiet, unspoken expectation: growth. Whether or not they realize it, what they truly
Heartbreak isn’t just unbearable–it’s chaotic, borderline sinister. We’ve all heard the familiar adage: “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved
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