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A subtle byproduct of the past decade’s streaming wars and content overload is the romanticization of our own lives. We cast ourselves as the characters
Fulfillment rarely comes without an undercurrent of tension. You have to start somewhere and when the next step isn’t obvious, a phase of confusion and
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
Countless great outlets, organizations, and individuals cover the music scene in Richmond, so many that it might be hard to keep up to date on
With the discovery of the atom in the late 1800s came a feeling of universality, as its structure appeared to mirror the vastness of the
Local guitar hero REIN has been one of the hardest working individuals in Richmond’s music scene for years, releasing rousing singles like “Getcha Back” and
As the 50th anniversary of the genre described, hip-hop is universal, and viral sensation URFAVGRANNIE is living proof of that. More than just embodying the
Can we retire platitudes like “I’m good, you?” or “I’m doing okay” when someone asks how things are going? Instead, why not try something more
Permanence is such a curious word. Never changing. Indefinite. But does anything in reality truly exist this way? Just recently, a bridge that can trace
Richmond offers a wealth of inspiring vantage points, whether it’s a hill that gives you a sweeping view of the city or an art collection
Traptize Ky has long been a consistent force in Richmond’s underground hip-hop scene, and as his name gains wider recognition, he’s finding deeper inspiration within
Sometimes, the best response is the simplest one. No over-explaining, just a confident word that echoes well beyond its brevity: “Yep!” That’s the energy driving
FEATURED SHOW Sunday, March 30, 7 PM Staff Picks March 2025 residency, feat. Oh Devil!, with Velvet Ruin, New Lions @ The Camel – $12
Every joy in life has its naysayers. People who come out of the woodwork to extol the benefits of not doing something. Whether it’s skipping
Everything is never enough for some people, an aching realization that fuels “Expensive Taste,” the new song from Richmond musician Keymari, recently featured in the
Staying tapped into your surroundings is key: boots on the ground, eyes on the street. That way, when someone hits you with the dreaded “Where
It’s not that youth is wasted on the young, but that with each passing year, we come to recognize the ease it grants us. Learning
Confidence is a slippery force. Without it, progress falters. Every project, goal, or dream becomes mired in self-doubt and hesitation. Yet in excess, confidence can
The Newlin Music Prize announced this morning that Drook has won the 2025 award for the album The Pure Joy Of Jumping. Released this past
Countless great outlets, organizations, and individuals cover the music scene in Richmond, so many that it might be hard to keep up to date on
Gaze into your own desire. Confront it not just with full attention, but with a piercing sense of scrutiny. Let it twist around you, fraying
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
FEATURED SHOW Friday, March 21, 7 PM Pyramid Mass, Plaguefever, Eradicant, Thumpr @ Gallery 5 – $10 (order tickets HERE) In the three decades I’ve
The world places such heavy emphasis on meaning. Figure out where you’re headed, professionally and personally. Read between the lines, extract every detail and emotion
Balancing impulse and obsession is always tricky. Your inner voice screams one thing while your lips demurely say another, careful not to betray the delirium
It’s easy to look commanding on a big stage, bathed in lights with a roaring crowd at your feet. Even in the studio, projecting a
Whether you’re prowling or embracing, twilight offers plenty of chances to unleash your wild side, something Richmond MC WhoaKeelo fully leans into on his new
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
Did you really think the Hourglass team moving to New York City would stop them from spotlighting Central Virginia talent? Think again. For their first
While slick performances packed with bravado in eye-catching locations have their place, it’s refreshing to see Booth The Streets switch gears from time to time,
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