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Fifty-five days into 2025. Thirty-seven reported mass shootings. All in the name of an enshrined right, drafted in response to a threat that its fiercest
You might find it hard to tear yourself away from the dense, dreamy world created by (Eli)zabeth Owens on Growing Pain. This five-song EP, designed
Breaking free from the weight of the past is never easy. While the future pushes forward, the past continues to weigh heavily, laden with unkept
Rather obvious on its face, All Quiet, by the noisy, sludgy screamo powerhouse Terror Cell, is an album focused on the victims of trauma and
I recently came across a video circulating on social media that featured a rabbi, of all people, talking about addiction. He framed the conversation in
When did manliness become a casual commodity? When did traits like brawn, stubbornness, and stoicism transform into virtues to aspire to? History, by and large,
Reigniting your spark can often begin with the courage to dream big. For singer-songwriter and climate activist Vienna Teng, that’s exactly what led her to
Trip-hop has always felt intrinsically connected to the cosmos. Its atmospheric beats and gossamer-like textures blend into an esoteric soundscape, where veiled meanings linger behind
The notion of repressing one’s thoughts has become so commonplace that it’s practically a trope in both print and visual media. You know the story—the
“I don’t know man, I just work here” It’s not just the ubiquity of this phrase in today’s culture–it’s that it feels justified. In many
Why is life so stressful? Where does all the pressure come from? It's not like we’re short on time, right? Just break down an average
Fear of rain, we cast away, For live music calls today. Deau Eyes conducts the heartfelt strings, Cleopheus James, the groove they brings. Mikrowaves’ horns
Strap in, everyone. This new record from Richmond upstarts MISC. is a certified behemoth for those bold enough to dare its heavy melodic dissidence. Call
Diving into the world of lures is initially an easy commitment. The opening track immediately draws listeners into a captivating blend of droning ambiance and
Streaming with vitality, the music of Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. flows like a spirited river, surging forth from his remarkable talent and sparkling with his
Having spent roughly half of the last ten Valentine’s Days single, I started making an annual playlist a few years back to send to friends
Pay attention, local music fans. GIRLSPIT has officially arrived. After bursting onto the scene this past summer with their debut performances at Bandito’s and Crescent
DuctTape Jesus has been one of my best friends for a long time. I’m admittedly biased in this review because of that, but I became
DuctTape Jesus has been one of my best friends for a long time. I’m admittedly biased in this review because of that, but I became
The sound of Hotspit has always been a compelling force. It's cerebral, yet deeply emotional, pulling back the layers of fractured existences and imperfect connections
Tracking the rise of Rikki Rakki over the last few years has been… astonishing. Born a few months before the initial COVID lockdown, the band
Grappling with self-doubt in today’s age is such a tricky balancing act. In some ways, it can be healthy, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. Other
The intersection of punk rock and garage rock has always been rowdy and resolute, a haven for musicians who embrace and embody the bold grittiness
For over three years now, Hourglass Sessions have been making their mark on Richmond’s vibrant music scene with incredible videos featuring a bevy of musical
One of the forebearers of RVA’s screamo scene, Ostraca are back almost exactly five years after the release of the dark and intense Enemy (2018).
After her sensational debut single this past May, rine is back with a new single that zeroes in on the hesitancy behind emotional intimacy that
In a lot of ways, Dorthia Cottrell’s Death Folk Country is exactly what it says on the tin: country-folk music about death (or, that evokes
Familiar and fascinating. Intimate and inquisitive. The new self-titled EP by Carter Burton’s We Never project is a terse collection of pulsating rock songs that
There’s always a book you can’t put down, a show you can’t stop watching, or a record you can’t put down. There’s an allure to
I have recently written elsewhere about how I found the world changed after sleeping for more than two decades. I had a lot of weird
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