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Earth Dog Mothership Soar & Endure On “Trigger Warning” Video

Don’t worry — no faux commentary on culture wars here. The new song and video from Earth Dog Mothership brings together two vibrant genres with

Take A Relaxing Drive With John Canada For “Grateful” Video

Having a rough day? Need to unwind? Well, Gritty City’s own John Canada has you covered. Slip on some good headphones, lean back in a

Butcher Brown & Alex Isley Freely Flow On Video For “Best Friend”

For the first Mothership Monday video of 2022, Richmond's premiere R&B group Butcher Brown join back together with the smooth melodic force of singer Alex

Richmond Music Roundup: January 1 – January 8

New music from Tribe 95, The Heavy Air, BADDWORLD!, Cleophus James, Quietboi Shy.Meek, Dead Panda, Big Loud Awful Sound, Kaywan, Black Cat Crosses, Hollywood Chance,

Premiere: (Eli)zabeth Owens Powers Through With Expansive New Album, Knock Knock

Travelling through the sonic world of (Eli)zabeth Owens can be as disorienting as it is therapeutic. Soundscapes are constantly shifting, lyrics weave through symbolic and

Richmond Music Roundup: July 1 – July 10

New music from gnawing, Royalbaby, GRAYMATTER, Dust, NDEFRU, Fan Ran, Tiny Lights, Rodney Stith, Rah Scrilla, Lonely Rooms, Crustodian, Benjamin Mauch, & more!

Building A Body Of Work: Will Marsh On The New Gold Connections EP, Ammunition

2020 has taken so much from us, including a year's worth of seeing our favorite bands perform at the venues we know and love. And

Premiere: burwell Explores What’s Left Unsaid In New Song & Video, “out of place”

In a world where people are taking back their agency and proudly brandishing their own identity, there are still things left unsaid. Truths unspoken to

Premiere: Tyler Meacham Tackles Inner Demons On Intrepid Song “Nightwalking”

If there was ever a year to struggle with reality around us and seek out a better way, it's 2020. And as this crazy, chaotic

Richmond’s Own Sid Kingsley Dazzles On New Season Of The Voice

Last night, people across the world got a glimpse of what the Richmond music scene has to offer as the phenomenal...

Backxwash Wins 2020 Polaris Music Prize For Album Released On Richmond’s Grimalkin Records

This past Monday night, Canadian-based artist Backxwash won the 2020 Polaris Music Prize for her album God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him

Premiere: GABRIEL Debuts Stormy Video For Bellowing Single “What A Shame”

New to our ears today is the first single from a new act in Richmond: the four-piece hard rock group known as GABRIEL.

Bandcamp Fundraiser III: Help RVA Musicians & The Fight For Justice & Equity

Here we are, a little over a month later, still trying to make sense out of a confounding situation. Luckily, in that month...

The Show In Richmond Must Be Paused

As we continue to look for justice and reform in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, as well as countless other senseless murders and violent

Norf Raises The MC Alarm In Video For “Emergency”

Local MC Norf has returned with his latest single and video for the infectious track "Emergency," a rebounding rap track with an earworm of a

Watch Loony YSF & Kingno YSF Jaw & Berate In “Big Rat” Video

"I'm back and they mad," proclaims recently released turncoat 6ix9ine. Ahe's right. The hate across the country for the rapper runs deep, especially in Richmond...

Danny Kensy Releases Florid Lyric Video For “Neon Glow”

March 31st saw the release of the swinging track "Neon Glow," the latest single by country artist Danny Kensy, which finds the local singer detailing

Saint Sinclair Colorfully Flows In “Veterans” Video

This past March, local rapper Saint Sinclair released his self-titled debut album, Sinclair, a nine-track affair showing off his cagey rap style through hooks and

Sid Kingsley Shows Off Richmond’s Rustic Charm In “The Auld Triangle” Video

It's sometimes easy to forget how idyllic Richmond can be. Just a short drive out of the city puts you smackdab in the middle of

Dumb Waiter Explore Isolation & Rage In “WNDW” Video

This Friday, the jazzy hard rock group Dumb Waiter will put out their latest record, Tsk, a record that moves their freeform avant-garde sound forward

Big No Rhymes & Sparks Over Takeout In “Food Talk” Video

What do you do when you get takeout with some friends? Probably something close to what Big No does on the new video for "Food

Rico Bando Looks Upward On Video For “Man On The Moon”

Back in January, Rico Bando released "Man On The Moon," a trembling single built on a glissading string melody and pensive observations.

Watch Rex The Ruler Stride Freely On “Back Again” Video

The Almighty Money Gang are back again -- in presence and title -- with a new video for the opening track...

Mikrowaves Honor Mother’s Day With Winning Video For “U Da Mom”

How did you celebrate Mother's Day? Social distance picnic? Afternoon Facetime call? Early morning present drop? Well, local band Mikrowaves had us all beat...

Watch Leach’s Caffeinated Freak-Out On “Bean” Video

Some people react very gradually to caffeine, letting it slowly build their energy level back up to 100. Others get an instant kick, a jolt

Emma Garell Embodies The Siren In “Mother May I” Video

The mythological siren has a long history in rock music, from Tim Buckley's iconic elegy "Siren Song" up to Angel & Airwaves more piercing song

Sincerely, Iris Releases Quarantined Video For “Revenge Blues”

The Richmond music scene has been adapting remarkably well to social distancing guidelines and quarantines over the last several weeks, with virtual happy hours and

Premiere: David Shultz Offers Vital Comfort With “Still Here” Video

Grief is hard to escape these days, but there’s hope in art that faces down fate with bravery and heart. You won’t find a more

Bandcamp Fundraiser II: Support Richmond Musicians Impacted By The Pandemic

Here we are, a little over a month later, still trying to make sense out of a confounding situation. Luckily, in that month...

Angelica Garcia Confounds Again On Dazzling Video For “Lucifer Waiting”

Back in January, Angelica Garcia made a powerful visual statement on her video for “Guadalupe,” the lead single to her latest album Cha Cha Palace.
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