On This Day In
Richmond Music
Richmond Music
October 13th
Piercing punk rockers Doll Baby release Hell Block on Egghunt Records in 2017, a bold record that intertwines classic alternative vibes with modern-day noise, creating a stirring sonic experience that captivates from start to finish.
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Post rockers Night Idea release Riverless in 2017 on @citruscityy and Gigantic Noise, a spellbinding album that intricately fuses experimental pop, prog rock, and widescreen post-punk.
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Exuberant rock artisans Paint On It (formerly The Billy Bacci Band) release their self-titled album in 2020, a dynamic showcase of technical prowess and crafty precision that shines through infectious melodies and indelible hooks.
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Hip-hop virtuoso Bradford Thomas releases Bradventure III in 2020, a mesmerizing beat tape that perfectly encapsulates the prolific producer’s melodic wonder and creative ingenuity.
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Vapory shoegaze force Always Other releases Far From Everyone You Know in 2023, a lush reverie of hazy emotions flowing through a blend of searing and soothing tones.
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Richmond ambient icon VonnBoyd releases Desperation in 2021, a penetrating instrumental suite in five parts that creates a sonic landscape of contemplation and introspection.
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Surfy garage rockers The Milkstains release Hot Sauce Cemetery in 2011, a grainy and vivacious album that captures the striking essence of their energetic and lo-fi sound.
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Intergalatic music troupe League Of Space Pirates release their debut record, Hypertrophy, in 2010, a four-track EP that navigates electrorock soundscapes brimming with daring rebellion & exhilarating freedom.
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D-beat miscreants Buzzard Dust release their self-titled record on Forcefield Records in 2017, delivering a relentless and incisive critique of capitalist ambitions, athletic escapism, & pharmaceutical excess.
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Folk-punk troubadour Madison Turner releases UGGGHHHHH! in 2015, a bold four-track release that encapsulates her raw, unfiltered emotions through swift strumming and reflective lyrics.
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October 12th
Musical gurus Butcher Brown release Camden Sessions in 2018, a dazzling showcase of their virtuosity that blends turbulent funk and ingenious jazz into an immersive sonic experience.
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Roaring underground quartet Nudibranch release Bioluminescence via Blue Turk Records in 2021, a previously unreleased album from 1996 that showcases the band’s searing mix of nascent noise rock, hardcore, & math rock.
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Rambunctious rockers Sports Bar release Stranger In My Head in 2018, a perfect blend of anthemic tunes and reflective lyrics, tailor-made for a night of profound partying.
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Venturous hip-hop artist LIL UGLY MANE releases Volcanic Bird Enemy And The Voiced Concern in 2021, an elusive record that utilizes surreal psychedelic to showcase a sharp ear for structured musical vagrancy.
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Punk band The Alex Jonestown Massacre release Fear Of A Flat Planet in 2018, a lively drive that mixes melodic defiance with jangly aspiration in order to bring nuance to raw intensity.
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Folk absurdist Kevin Knight releases With Hat in 2018, a transformative album that marks the full realization of his vibrant sonic vision.
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Richmond sonic visionary Tennishu releases Dream Music in 2017, a melodic montage of hypnotic soundscapes, forceful bars, and visceral melodies that invite contemplation and introspection.
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Indie multi-instrumentalist Trout Baseline releases New Location in 2023, a dynamic kaleidoscope of melodic expression that spirals out into striking pop, rock, and electronic patterns.
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Prudent emo duo The Slow-Goers release their third record, EVERHOME, in 2019, a poignant and crawling journey into emotional turmoil, showcasing the band’s distinctive “snail rock” sound.
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Early alt rock quartet Amphetamine Library release their self-titled album in 2014, featuring a collection of songs crafted during their mid-’80s heyday, reflecting their enduring curiosity and steadfast belief in rock’s vast potential
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October 11th
Spacebomb Records releases All Together Now: 15 Years of The Richmond Folk Festival Live in 2019, a lavish compilation featuring live performances that traverse the rich history of the famed local festival.
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Thrash specialists Municipal Waste release their fourth EP, The Last Rager, in 2019, a brief but impactful offering that maintains the crossover mainstay’s consistent metal prowess.
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Electronic artist Gardener releases Heavy Everything in 2016, a four-song suite that further explores his loop construction with textural curiosity and droning wonder.
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Experimental hip-hop artist 38KEA releases Black Helicopters in 2017, a distorted hip-hop offering that focuses as much on slanting tones and curved layering as it does on visceral beats and potent sampling.
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Folk-punk songsters Pedals On Our Pirate Ships release Come Back Home in 2018, an energetic four-track release that leans heavily into vibrant pop punk with infectious melodies and compelling hooks.
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Bedroom recording artificer Chard Murla releases Square One in 2020, a lush tapestry of songwriting cleverly disguised within a lo-fi pastiche that will surprise and excite.
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Resonant rhapsodist Pew releases Echo Town in 2021, a collection of plush psych-folk songs that soar with dreamlike melodies and introspective lyricism.
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Snippy crossover miscreants Anti-Capitulate release their self-titled album in 2019, a hardcore record that brings plenty of metal and punk to win over listeners with their unflinching allegiance to their musical identity.
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Americana trio James Justin & Co. release Places in 2012, a heartfelt expression of roots passion that extends past the arboreal horizon into the yearning sky.
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October 10th
Slick producer Just Plain Ant / @antthesymbol releases SeeWhatEyeSee in 2010, a melodic wonderland of sound that covers piercing soul, misty trip hop, and vibing hip-hop all swirling around an overflowing sonic mind.
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Math rock auditors Midair release Faceache in 2012, a vibrant exploration of creative instrumentation & complex structures, showcasing their prowess in blending intricate melodies with dynamic soundscapes.
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Death metal magi @eradicantrva release Hideous Symmetry in 2021 on @death.eternal, a fomenting record that unleashes a torrent of brutal riffs, relentless percussion, and guttural vocals.
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Prolific post-hardcore purveyor Apostles Of Eris releases Standard Guitar Music in 2018, a grave three-song release defined by its raw intensity, intricate guitar work, and unrelenting emotional depth.
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@gallery5arts and @stereoimagerva releases Live From G5 vol. 1 in 2015, a nine-track compilation of performances at the Jackson Ward mainstay from Richmond mainstays Clair Morgan, Snowy Owls, Young Scum, and more.
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Passionate folk performer @fartbeef releases Quite Frankly in 2023, an introspective album that highlights his distinctive fingerpicking technique while delving into the intricate emotions of a significant entry in his audible diary.
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Boom bap duo Rare Formz release The Album in 2015, a soaring hip-hop assemblage of rhythmic beats, sharp lyricism, and soulful samples that pays homage to the golden era of the genre.
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Deathcore agitators Captive Eyes release The Devil You Don’t in 2014, a relentless assault of an album that leaves a lasting impact with its sheer brutality and uncompromising intensity.
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Metal brutes @iochroma_music release The Hideous Triumphs Of Form And Function in 2020, a searing collection of jagged riffs and blast-barrel rhythms which catapult the listener into a turbulent realm of sonic aggression.
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Lo-fi rocker @joe.howl_ releases Myth in 2014, a grainy and vivid four-track record that explores a distinct musical landscape full of haunting melodies and hazy instrumentation.
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October 9th
Skilled duo Holy River (fka Lobo Marino) releases Fields in 2013, a concept album capturing moments and spaces over a two-year period with patient field recordings and empyrean guidance.
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RVA Music Scene and Indoor Suns Productions release Volume One in 2017, a fourteen-track compilation born from a close-knit musical community fueled by its collective passion.
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Electronic purveyor Dust~ releases Overdue in 2020, a two-part musical statement featuring Radio Blitz and Spirit Drummer that blends Afrobeat, hip-hop, and digital tinkering into a powerful narrative of progress and resistance.
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Richmond music pillar DJ Harrison releases Tape Machine Fiend Pt.1: Rarities, Throwbacks And Mishaps in 2013, a ten-track collection of unreleased jams and instrumentals chosen at random from a thirty-four track reserve.
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Quiet Year Records releases the Loud?, Secret Plot, Ostraca (fka Kilgore Trout), and Girl Scouts split in 2013, a four-song offering of the local label’s varied and piercing sound.
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Human Jerky and Oozing Meat release their split tape on Chaotic Noise Productions in 2017, an ear-splitting goregrind release that captures the length machinations of two awry musicians.
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Vibrant producer Profound79 releases Raw convo. in 2016, a lively beat tape that flows with agile finesse while unfolding with careful attention, allowing each groove to fully embrace its captivating charm.
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Breezy lo-fi MC DooF releases F∆¥C∑ EP in 2012, a five-track offering that displays a tight yet relaxed flow through dusty and gusty beats.
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Underground hip-hop collective Astral Trap releases The Hood Witch Doctor in 2018, a fusion of trap, tread, and horrorcore that intimidates with gumption and excites with talent.
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Bedroom pop artist Cat Be Damned releases 2015 in 2016, a wistful collection of melodic impressions that fills the lo-fi space with hi-fi emotion.
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October 8th
Post-rock artisans Shy, Low release their fifth album, Snake Behind The Sun, in 2021, a soaring record that encapsulates their mastery in the delicate art of stark contrasts and broad dynamics.
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Cherub Records releases CH040: 20 Years Of Cherub Records in 2021, a thirty-track overview of their illustrious discography that covers punk rock and shoegaze up to experimental electronica and improvisational avant-garde.
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Versatile singer-songwriter Anousheh releases her second album, The Trouble I Find, in 2012, an emotive record that shifts away from her earlier electronic sound to delve into a richer indie-pop landscape.
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Resolute metal brutes ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE release Purifying Blade in 2021, an eleven-track record that serves as a relentless and unyielding sonic onslaught.
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Hip-hop virtuoso ohbliv releases Lewse Joints V in 2016, an intricately crafted beat tape consisting of eighteen tracks, showcasing the producer’s unparalleled talent and unwavering consistency.
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Potent pop punk pack XED OUT releases Give Me The Night in 2021, a roaming survey of the elements that make rebellious rock songs resonate deeply in our minds and hearts for a lifetime.
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Devotional troupe Uptick Artists Collective release Vol 1 in 2015, showcasing six unique and passionate performers as they express themselves freely in the spirit of communal joy.
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Love Roses & Brainbuster release their split record on Tired & Pissed Records in 2017, a brisk collection of six songs that showcase each band’s speedy melodic hardcore style that excites and energizes.
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Astricted no wave project Strategy Of Tension releases 30-31b in 2022, an expressive cacophony of technical skill and emotional strife.
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Vibrant garage quartet The Yahmis release Nothing Makes Sense Anymore in 2020, a tight four-song EP that their energetic and elastic sound.
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October 7th
The first-ever Richmond Folk Festival is held in 2005, commemorating the profound cultural tapestry of America by highlighting the communal arts, which in turn helped established Richmond as an artistic destination.
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Towering post-metalcore group Terror Cell release their debut album, Caustic Light, on Fisher King Records in 2022, a bold album that blends chaotic and atmospheric music into a formidable sonic tapestry.
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Sharpened shoegaze sleuths Twin Drugs releases In Now Less Than Ever in 2022, a soaring record characterized by a gritty dream-pop sound executed with technical precision and emotional resonance.
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Mutant Academy & Scheme Team member Big Kahuna OG releases Weapon OX in 2018, a bustling hip-hop record that offers ten fetching tracks that showcase melodic versatility, lyrical poise, and the elusive “it” factor.
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Hermetic producer Swelthy releases The Pothos Tape in 2022, a bountiful beat tape that thrives in the midst of adversity, transforming the artist’s personal trials and tribulations into a resilient and resonant sonic journey.
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Cosmic folk gazer Christian Luke Brady releases It Is As It Should Be in 2023, a melodic distillation of the wonders of paternal guidance, a never-ending journey that matches the spacious jams on this touching record.
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Alt-hip-hop artisan Billy Capricorn releases Goat Emoji in 2016, a collection of idyllic-named beats that embody their idyllic settings with impish charm, wide-eyed wonder, and cagey skill.
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Awry soundscaper Brandon Hurtado releases Skeleton In My Head in 2020, an experimental ambient track that spotlights the menacing and disquieting timbres of introspective sound.
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Immersive lo-fi psych-rocker Jordan Asfari releases his self-titled record in 2019 on Anti-Everything, an experimental record which showcases a kaleidoscope of sonic textures, blending intricate melodies with raw, unfiltered instrumentation.
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October 6th
Musical gurus Butcher Brown releases Solar Music in 2023, an extraordinary blend of vibrant jazz and inventive electro-funk, delivered with striking precision that earned them the 2024 Newlin Music Prize!
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Metal icons GWAR releases their first EP, The Road Behind, in 1992, a unique entry in their brutal discography led by a travel-weary classic in their catalog that showcases a different & intriguing side of the band.
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Ingenious songwriter Pete Curry releases Advice On Love in 2015, a lo-fi exploration of heartfelt pop-rock and errant punk rock, delivered with soul-affirming DIY charm.
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The Producer Lounge releases Vol. 1: Shades Of Summer in 2022, a compilation of fetching beats from seven prime producers working to push their melodic vision in an collaborative environment.
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Digital experimenter Brown Piss releases Maggot Shack on Chaotic Noise Productions in 2015, a rabid shriek of musical defiance stretched across eight tracks that showcase a frenzied, yet nuanced musical mind.
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Garage rompers Psychic Idols release Face On Backwards in 2018, a rollicking lo-fi stroll through fuzzy and bouncy psych rock that captivates with infectious energy and a raw, unapologetic sonic attitude.
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Degloved and Oozing Meat release their split record in 2023, a harsh quarter hour of squirming rhythms and festering distortions that proudly lives up to the gorenoise subgenre.
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Melodic hard rock band 59H2O releases Gaslit in 2018, a piercing album that melds razor-sharp guitar riffs, potent vocals, and introspective lyrics, delivering an anthemic sonic journey through emotional depths.
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Gloomy post-punk artist Aural Exile releases Attrition in 2010, a shadowy expression that displays versatile nuance across darkwave and hardcore soundscapes.
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Sly performer Kaskazini releases Hydrangea in 2016, a hypnotic electro-pop album that seeks meaning and inspiration through its Swahili melodic mantras, all crafted with clever production.
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October 5th
Doom titans Windhand release their fourth album, Eternal Return, in 2018, an imposing record that sees the bold quartet delving even deeper into the metal abyss.
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Dynamic freak folk act Wolf//Goat releases In Watermelon Sugar in 2012, a thrilling musical experience with bold musicianship & moving melodies stretched over eleven exhalating tracks.
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Chiptune visionary an0va releases Ego Depletion in 2013, a lush album that adds an extra bit of transcendent charm and creative artistry to the 8-bit frame.
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Bombastic MC Rocstagis releases I’m Different in 2022, a vibrant boom bap record full of dynamic bars and bustling samples.
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Lush dreamscaper 秋 releases 哀悼 in 2022, a dense seven-track album that mixes drone, ambient, darkwave, and even jazz for a mesmerizing and intricate sonic journey.
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Atmospheric rocker Adam Law releases Resonance in 2014, an instrumental fusion record that gives classical grace to hard rock force with virtuosic guitar work and evocative compositions.
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Punk roarers Frame release Mild Plague in 2019, a brisk five-track sprint through raw intensity, relentless energy, and unfiltered discontent.
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Noise artist Pain Generator releases An Open Vein / Bottomed Out in 2020, a thirty-minute tumultuous album divided into two unsettling movements that resonate with distorted coherence.
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Post-hardcore quartet Dark Waters release Dreams In Bottle Rockets in 2021, a frenzied outpouring of emotional intensity that ignites with fierce musical fury.
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October 4th
Local hip-hop icon Noah-O & producer extraordinaire Fan Ran release Dirty Rice: Deux in 2019 on Gritty City Records, a bountiful hip-hop serving that follows-up on their memorable 2017 record with refined rhymes, bold beats, and full flows.
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Metalcore six-piece Listless release their self-titled debut record in 2018, a briery record with detonating rhythms, piercing riffs, and howling vocals.
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Black metal outfit Voarm release their self-titled debut album in 2019, a thundering barrage of pulsating percussion, gnarled guitars, and mephitic melodies.
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Twee rioters Atta Girl release their demo tape in 2015, a three-song garage offering that showcases their insolent sweetness in lo-fi glory.
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Hearty folk musician Tristan Dougherty releases his demo tape in 2021, a sweeping display of contemplative finger-style artistry and lyrics that exude comfort and clarity.
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Experimental voyager Miranda releases With Emily ~ in 2015, a rich tapestry of bold soundscapes, each unique in their vision and execution, but tethered by nuanced melodic skill.
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Ambient composer Steve Ashby releases To Look Up Is To Breathe in 2019, a droning instrumental suite broken into seven gripping movements that tremble with musical ambition.
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Ambitious band The Rival Cycle releases Remainder in 2019, a standout album that thrives in expansive progressive structures while also delivering intense post-hardcore anthems.
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Buoyant rockers Billy Neptune releases Summer Nights in 2019, a rollicking three-song record that charms with lively personality and excites with fetching expertise.
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Cinematic synth composer blvcklvng releases Hallostep Vol. III in 2019, a dubstep album that honors cinematic horror classics while maintaining a vibrant pulse of electronic energy.
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October 3rd
Forceful pop punkers Kept At Bay releases Adjust in 2014, a rollicking six-track with galloping electric riffs and powerful choruses directed by a lively percussive quake.
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Progressive underground act JAK3 releases r4ver in 2019, a genuinely experimental album that defies genre boundaries, never lingering long enough in one style to be labeled as anything but striking.
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Lush lo-fi rock band Coy Pond releases Living In Hindsight in 2020 through Rosewood Recordings, a dreamy five-song record that outstretches its modest recording with melodic charm and musical wonder.
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Sharp singer-songwriter Brandon Davis (WifiPassword) releases Soft Words In Quiet Rooms in 2012, an eight-track acoustic offering that showcases his melodic and narrative prowess through emotive songwriting.
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Ambient observer bleeech releases Infinite Never in 2019, a five-track progression through wide-eared dissection that’s recreated in enveloping soundscapes.
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Irresistible rock group Warren Hixson releases Hawaiian Underwear in 2013, an overflowing record that captivates with melodic personality, sharp musicianship, and vast vision.
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Darkwave artist nosuchname releases Hail Disarmer in 2018, a five-track excursion through shadowy pop songwriting that infectiously pulsates and ominously exhilarates.
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Enterprising rock project Six Foot Silver release Wounded Animal in 2020, an intrepid eleven-track journey through several rock styles that meld into a cohesive and engaging sound.
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Hardcore producer Sofia Lakis releases Ravers Say/Weapons Grade in 2022, a dual-sided electronic release that highlights an intriguing techno sound infused with industrial dance elements and house music ambitions.
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DF Triste releases Emotional Haemophilia in 2023, a delicate yet forceful record that shifts garage rock through shades of folk, pop, and punk with resolute wonder.
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October 2nd
Mutant Academy members Big Kahuna OG & Foisey release Flee Tape in 2020, a mesmeric hip-hop record that sees the duo share production duties in order to further amplify the enveloping beats and slicing bars.
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Exquisite multi-instrumentalist left.hnd releases Ad Mausoleum on SubFlora in 2020, a record that masterfully blends intricate melodies, lavish soundscapes, and emotive lyricism.
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Half Past Dead release their self-titled debut record in 2018, a high octane mix of rock, metal and punk that blend into a madcap melodic melee.
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Avant-garde lounge quipster Chino Amobi release What A Wonderful World in 2020, a smokey six-track record that moves through swirling instrumentals with sardonic commentary.
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Crackerjack pop-punkers ShotClock release Side A in 2020, a flawless representation of the melodic fusion of bright pop and fiery punk which energizes listeners with infectious hooks and vibrant energy.
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Brassy jazz phenom Bryan Hooten releases Isolation in 2020, a reflective journey into the solace of solitude, using freeform progressions to help navigate through turbulent times.
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VUDMURK (aka LIL UGLY MANE) release Obedient Form in 2021, a six track “demo” tape seamless mixed to provide immersive insight into an eclectic and challenging sonic world.
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The Spacebomb House Band release X: Kernel Eternal in 2020, the final entry into their bountiful Library Music series that sums up the accumulated expertise and creativity of this instrumental collective.
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Exploratory heavy rock band Asylum213 released Not Homeless / Just Hopeless in 2021, an ambitious album that navigates through metal, alternative, post-rock, shoegaze, screamo, and beyond, showcasing melodic skill and lyrical depth.
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Experimental outfit Daggering releases Bad Moon Rising on Chaotic Noise Productions in 2015, a record containing four sprawling noise movements that were recorded at beloved Richmond venue Strange Matter.
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October 1st
Slick maestro Ant The Symbol releases Ant Hasn’t Heard Of You, Either in 2021, a thoughtful and emotionally charged hip-hop album that was nominated for the inaugural Newlin Music Prize.
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Illa Styles & Vers release IllaVeRs in 2021, a bombastic hip-hop record teeming with smooth jams, clever rhymes, and impressive artistry that was nominated for the inaugural Newlin Music Prize.
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Volume I & II of the Nightmare On Grace Street: A Virginia Halloween compilations are released in 2014 & 2015, featuring an all-star line-up of local talent including No BS! Brass, Clair Morgan, Lightfields, BlackLiq, Diamond Center, Hot Dolphin, White Laces, Sports Bar, and more!
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Punk luminaries Inquisition release their third album, The Broken Songs, in 1993, a bold entry into their defiant underground catalog that features irresistible songwriting and impressive musicianship.
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Richmond institution No BS! Brass release their self-titled record in 2010, a remarkable collection of tracks that thrives on playful creativity and celebrates the spirit of joyful collaboration.
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Insightful songwriter Sincerely, Iris releases I’m Not The Same in 2019, an album that navigates a Jekyll and Hyde approach, balancing his homespun blues approach with richly introspective folk melodies.
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Post-punk pop stylists Positive No releases their debut record, Via Florum, in 2013, a sublime five-song EP that deftly intertwines sugary melodies with angular garage jams.
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Experimental improvisational ensemble The Colloquial Orchestra release Alive In Richmond on Cherub Records in 2016, a dynamic collection of live performances from 2009 to 2014 that showcases the collaborative and versatile Richmond music scene.
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Indie rock forerunners The Silent Type release their debut self-titled record in 2000, a touching record that blends folk melody and slowcore ambience for an intriguing musical experience.
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