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Perceptive and nimble, the songwriting of Keely Burn has always had an impressive reach, from her crafty debut EP Lightning Eyes to the impassioned album Not My Masterpiece. Whether armed with [...]

Despite a legendary band name, a turtle is not something that typically embodies the spirit of rock & roll, but that’s not stopping Paint On It on their brisk and bouncy new single, “Be The [...]

In 2018, I launched The Auricular as a dedicated platform for showcasing the vibrant and diverse music scene here in Richmond, VA. The intention behind its creation was to bring attention not [...]

Last month, alt-rock heavyweight Gnawing released their sophomore album, Modern Survival Techniques, a fuzzy and buzzy record that sharply tackles what being a musician means in the modern world, [...]

Break-ups of any kind are turbulent. Romantic or platonic, they leave a void behind, a space that was once filled with love, companionship, and shared experiences. Dealing with that bitter chasm [...]

In the push for a more open and free society, we exert so much energy trying to combat the hatred in the world that we often forget about something that can be just as destructive: indifference. [...]

Indie alt-pop duo Tiara & Andrew are looking to make a big splash in 2023. Currently, the pair is close to finalizing their second album, the follow-up to their acclaimed record Roller Skates [...]

Right at the end of 2022, Gritty City Records dropped Youngblood, a collaborative record between charismatic MC Johnny Ciggs and the crafty beatmaker Profound79. With nine tracks featuring sharp [...]

Presence is key for modern hip-hop artists. Production values matter as well, but really, the crucial aspect for making or breaking is just presenting a poised, almost imposing voice in [...]

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 all of them. We’ll try and collect some great [...]