Brunswick – Five Years (Papa Hotel Records) The stunning debut from jazz outfit Brunswick gracefully explores the conceits found in the popular big band sound before throwing them for a […]
Since its inception three years ago, Spooky Cool has defied musical logic to discover its own definition of a pop song. You might find moments that remind you of Paul […]
Piranha Rama is a musical amalgamation of spaghetti Westerns, lucid psychedelic rock and ’60s action-adventure romps. The group operates on the same killer wavelength that drew it together and that […]
Young Scum started out as an online songwriting outlet for vocalist and guitarist Chris Smith. Years later when Smith decided to start his own band, the name stuck. “We all […]
Bad Magic – “Harsh Surrender” The songwriting of Julie Karr has long been known for its honest narratives, telling reveals and resonating soul. Bad Magic takes everything up a notch […]
April 9 at the National
Meet-up seeks to help diversify the local music scene.
Angelica Garcia caught her first lucky break at 17. The confident, blues-rock singer was performing with her high-school band at the House of Blues when a representative from Warner Brothers […]
Mitch Kordella talks about the future of do-it-yourself spaces in Richmond.
1. “Zona,” Young Scum Zona (Citrus City Records) This blissful dream-pop jaunt is an endless joy as Young Scum beautifully weaves enchanting songs that channel the spirit of Sarah Records. […]
In 2014, Richmond’s White Laces had returned from a first nationwide tour, opening for the War on Drugs. Members were also close to releasing a second full-length, “Trance.” But the […]
When it comes to the waiting game, the members of Avers are pros. The local psych-garage rock collective has been eager to share its long-anticipated follow-up to “Empty Light” since […]
